Shining Hope For Communities Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya

Shining Hope For Communities Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant - Kisumu Jobs in Kenya



Position Objectives and Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.

  • Market SWEP products and assist in online marketing and sales.

  • Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.

  • Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP.

  • Monitor the progress of the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.

  • Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.

  • Ensure that SWEP supplies are available and place requests.

  • Explore areas of partnerships and collaboration with other like-minded organizations

  • Assist to manage program resources by tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.

  • Submit monthly production payroll.

  • Maintain the sales ledger/ Data

  • Conduct market assessment to determine new trends and advise the department

  • Participate in exhibitions and trade fairs.

  • Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.

  • Maintain and attend to SWEP shops.

  • Create new designs.

  • Ensure product quality control and ensure that all orders are completed on time.

  • Identify, recruit and build capacity of individuals enrolled in the SWEP project.
    supervise and allocate roles to SWEP tailors.

  • Ensure program equipment (the machines and equipment) are in good condition
    and serviced regularly

  • Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.

  • Provide women with mentors, employment related skills and experiential learning to build networks and expand the circle of opportunity.

  • Gather customer feedback.

  • Ensure all the beneficiaries data is captured in google drive

  • Document all SWEP activities and success stories.

  • Organise and facilitate SWEP support groups and table banking / VSLA meetings.

  • Collect payments for SWEP merchandise.

    Academic qualification

  • Certificate in Project Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Work or any related field

    Professional Qualification

  • Qualification in any relevant field

    Other requirements (unique/job specific)

  • Entry level position

  • Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders

    Functional Skills

  • Examining information

  • Articulating information

  • Providing insights

  • Producing output

    Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

  • Upholding standards

  • Interacting with people

  • Convincing people

  • Team working

    How to Apply

    All interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shofco.org with a clear subject line

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