SHOFCO Overview
SHOFCO combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban slums by linking tuition free schools for girls to holistic social services for all. The SHOFCO model elevates girls while connecting community transformation to women’s empowerment. Our ecosystem of services enables everyone to reach their full potential. Our holistic services change communities today: we improve health, provide economic opportunity, work to end gender-based violence and create sanitation systems that offer dignity. Tomorrow, our girls will become next-generation leaders, disrupting the systems that hold poverty in place.
Job Overview
SHOFCO is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Economic Empowerment Partnerships Consultant who will play a pivotal role in strategizing the right partnerships for SHOFCO for increased youth employment and earnings opportunities, and developing and landing these partnerships. The consultant will work closely with SHOFCO’s Leadership and Sustainable Livelihoods team to enhance the organization’s engagement with the business sector and facilitate livelihood opportunities for youth.
Location –Nairobi, Kenya (with potential for extension)
Department–Programs
Rank – Consultant
Reports – Chief Strategy Officer
Direct Reports – N/A
Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
Livelihoods Partnership strategy:
- Identify the top sectors and kinds of employer / private sector partners for SHOFCO to pursue (i.e., strategic focus) given our goals.
Partnership Development:
- Identify and engage potential private sector employers, skilling partners, and other relevant stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate discussions, negotiations, and agreements with potential partners, ensuring alignment with SHOFCO’s program goals and objectives.
Program Support and Implementation:
- Advise on integration of partnerships into the overall program, as well as how to manage the partnerships for success.
Capacity Building:
- Enhance SHOFCO’s internal capacity for sustainable B2B engagements and partnerships management through mentorship of relevant staff.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Provide regular reports on partnership activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Deliverables:
- Strategic prioritization of sectors and partners for SHOFCO’s Economic Empowerment program, including a pipeline of potential partners.
- Signed agreements or MOUs with key partners, outlining the terms of collaboration.
- A capacity-building plan for SHOFCO staff on B2B engagement and partnerships management.
- Monthly progress reports detailing activities, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
- Relevant experience building youth livelihoods partnerships at scale (putting 1000s / 10,000s of youth to work).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong network within the Kenyan economic landscape, particularly key private sector networks.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Functional Skills
- Creative
- Innovative
- Business Leadership
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Presentation skills
- Networking
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
- Collaborative
- Team leadership & governance
- Inspirational
- Persuasive
- Self-Driven
- Enterprising
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of professional experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the scope of work.
- Quality of previous work and references.
- Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter, CV and proposed approach to the consultancy to [email protected] with a clear subject line “Economic Empowerment Partnerships Consultant”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 18th March 2024.
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