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To support these efforts, Generation Kenya seeks two SMO Mentorship Assistants to coordinate and track the pilot’s activities on the ground.

Mentor Recruitment & Engagement

Support the identification and onboarding of suitable mentors

Maintain a mentor database and communication schedule

Mentor-Mentee Pairing & Relationship Management

Use established criteria to match mentors and mentees

Monitor the quality and consistency of mentor-mentee interactions

Resolve issues such as mismatches or disengagement in real time

Mentor Meet-Up Coordination

Organize and facilitate group mentor-mentee meetups aligned with the pilot strategy.

Provide logistical and facilitation support for physical mentorship sessions.

Data Collection & Tracking (Mentorship Impact Study)

Track mentorship frequency, session topics, feedback, and mentee progress

Support the administration of surveys and structured feedback tools

Work closely with the M&E team to ensure data integrity and timely reporting

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Reporting

Serve as a real-time point of contact for mentors and mentees

Identify and address emerging mentorship challenges

Document lessons learned, insights, and feedback to support strategy refinement

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Alumni of Generation Kenya’s SMO program with workplace experience

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Proven leadership abilities and the ability to coordinate people and activities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Passion for mentorship and helping fellow youth succeed

Reliable, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Comfortable with basic reporting and data collection

Fluent in Kiswahili and English; local language proficiency is a plus

Availability to travel within the coastal region for mentorship activities

Core Competencies:

Youth-centered approach and commitment to equity and inclusion

Organizational and planning skills

Comfort with mentorship tools, simple data entry, and reporting

Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with mentors and factory partners