Education and Livelihoods Assistant

• Diploma in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Community Development, or other related fields.
  
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in youth livelihoods, skills training, or education-related programming.
  
• Prior experience working with refugees, host communities, or vulnerable youth populations is highly desirable.
  
• Experience in ECDE training delivery, vocational education, or CBC/CBA programming is an advantage.
  
• Demonstrated ability to implement training programs and youth mentorship.
  
• Proven experience with financial inclusion or community savings groups.
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure, in multicultural teams, and in challenging settings.
  
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, databases, online collaboration tools).
  
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili required, knowledge of local languages an added advantage.
  

Youth Outreach and Enrollment

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and interviews to identify youthful teachers for participation in skills training, apprenticeship, and savings programs.
  
• Support mobilization efforts and conduct pre-enrollment information sessions for youth.
  
• Conduct recruitment drives for unemployed youth with ECDE training for placement in select schools on internships.
  

Training and Skills Development Support

• Facilitate implementation of ECDE and childcare-related vocational training (e.g., CBC/CBA-aligned pedagogy, Nurturing Care Framework, positive parenting).
  
• Support NITA and other training partners in delivering structured courses and tracking participant progress.
  
• Assist in logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, material distribution, and coordination with trainers.
  

Youth Mentorship, Certification, and Placement

• Support youth to access RPL certification, business mentorship, and internships in schools, NGOs, and the private sector.
  
• Track youth transition to employment or entrepreneurship and document key outcomes.
  
• Support in provision and distribution of startup kits and follow-up mentoring.
  

Youth Savings and Financial Inclusion

• Facilitate the training and monitoring of Youth Savings and Loan Associations (YSLAs).
  
• Support delivery of financial literacy training in coordination with technical officers.
  
• Monitor savings group performance and link youth to financial services where appropriate.
  

Monitoring, Feedback, and Learning

• Contribute to the preparation of timely and high-quality progress and end of projects narrative reports which are in accordance with the donor reporting schedule and formats.
  
• Participate in monthly BVA meetings to ensure prudent use of financial resources
  
• Conduct routine visits to ECDE centers/schools to monitor the performance of the interns
  
• Participant in the development and/or review of school assessment tools and other data collection tools
  
• Work closely with the MEAL Officer to collect and report feedback from youth and community members on service delivery.
  
• Strengthen and support the use of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFRM) and referral pathways for quality improvement.
  
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and implementation challenges for adaptive learning.
  

Coordination and Partnerships

• Work with county governments, particularly ECDE departments, NITA, and local training institutions to ensure seamless service delivery.
  
• Assist in maintaining collaborative relationships with local authorities and private sector actors involved in youth skills development.
  
• Attend and participate in field level monthly education coordination/working group meeting representing IRC
  
• Maintain open communication with LWF, FCA and County ECDE departments to enhance information sharing and data flow.
  

Reporting and Administration

• Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries, training sessions, and follow-ups.
  
• Participate in team planning and reviews to ensure timely execution of work plans.
  
• Prepare field activity reports as requested.
  
• Keep an up-to-date register of youth on internship in ECDE schools
  
• Prepare and submit timesheets for payment of monthly stipends for youth on internship in ECDE schools
  
• Participate in quarterly follow-ups and progress review meetings to address key performance issues from the reports.
  

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure adherence to IRC safety and security protocols at all times
  
• Uphold ethical practices and confidentiality in all beneficiary interactions and data handling.