HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS Kenya is seeking a hairdressing tutor who will teach basic skills to residents, focusing on various techniques for hairdressing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop a curriculum jointly with the Centre Manager, the MHPSS Associate on modules that suit the needs of the residents.
• Teach salon etiquette eg. Customer service and time management.
• Advise on the items required for teaching.
• Maintain extensive knowledge about current trends in haircuts and hair styling.
• Determine beneficiaries’ progress and work on an exit strategy that allows them to earn a livelihood (in case of reintegration) and to provide for themselves and their dependents/significant others.
• In liaison with other departments; assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity-building activities for beneficiaries e.g. workshops, training or information dissemination
• Prepare periodic and progress reports on the above-mentioned training services
• Attend periodic staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma/Certificate in hairdressing.
• At least 1-2 years of working experience in a salon.
• Experience in as a hairdressing trainer will be an added advantage.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team
• Ability to work with people from different cultural settings.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
• Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.