Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support:

• Researching and assessing the existing mentorship structures for SMO graduates, focusing on addressing the existing gaps and the young people’s challenges.
• Gather feedback from graduates, mentors, and stakeholders (factories, supervisors in EPZs) to understand the current mentorship system and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct research to identify the specific areas where young people in the program require mentorship, such as career development, workplace challenges, social support, and skill enhancement.
• Design tailored mentorship interventions to fill the identified gaps, ensuring the program aligns with the specific needs of SMO graduates.
• Recommend strategies for improving mentor training and development, ensuring mentors are equipped to address the diverse challenges faced by young people.

Stakeholder Consultations:

• Engage with graduates, mentors, and EPZ employers to gather insights on areas of mentorship need and to identify practical solutions that fit into their work schedules.
• Collaborate closely with the Generation Kenya team to ensure program goals align and discuss findings and insights for potential mentorship structures.

Mentorship Model and Needs Assessment:

• Support the development of a flexible, practical mentorship model based on consultation findings.
• Focus on designing mentorship models that fit within the time constraints of SMO graduates, potentially including in-person group mentoring or peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Reporting and Recommendations:

• Prepare reports summarizing findings and proposing mentorship models, including recommendations on areas of mentorship focus.
• Develop an implementation plan for the proposed mentorship model, ensuring it addresses both time constraints and the mentorship needs of the youth.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in textile technology, social sciences, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the textile and apparel industry, especially with Export Processing Zones (EPZs) or similar sectors.
• Ability to conduct research, consultations, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organizations.