Associate, Shamiri Academy

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorous social science research with deep contextual knowledge of the education and mental healthcare space in SSA and beyond. Since 2018, we've deployed 400 interventions to more than 1600 youths in 10 schools in Kenya. Rigorous gold-standard field experiments show our model works: our intervention reduces depression and anxiety and improves peer relationships and academic performance. In a region where half the population is 19 or younger, our potential for impact is immense. In 2021, we are delivering our in-person group-based intervention, Project Thrive!, to 5,000 students across 25 schools, and delivering our digital intervention, Thrive! Online, to 100,000 Kenyan youths.
Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

 

Strategic & Program Execution

 

Collaborate with the Academy team on strategic planning, design and execution of Shamiri’s training roadmap.

 

Oversee the rollout, and coordination of training courses (masterclasses, workshops, certificate programs and Diploma).

 

Support the onboarding of internal teams, partners, and learners into Shamiri’s learning ecosystem.

 

Training Materials Oversight & Quality Assurance

 

Oversee the development, refinement, and updating of training materials, ensuring they meet pedagogical standards and are contextually appropriate.

 

Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of content and delivery methods.

 

LMS Administration (Talent LMS)

 

Manage and update the Talent LMS, including uploading content, revising modules, managing user accounts, and administering assessments.

 

Troubleshoot LMS issues to ensure smooth user experiences.

 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

 

Track participant progress, attendance, engagement, and completion rates.

 

Analyze feedback and training metrics to generate actionable insights and comprehensive reports.

 

Implement QA processes to ensure training effectiveness and consistency.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

 

Serve as the primary liaison between Shamiri Academy and partner organizations, field teams, and learners.

 

Coordinate with hub coordinators, fellows, supervisors, and external partners to facilitate training rollout and follow-up.

 

Government & Regulatory Engagement

 

Act as the key liaison with government bodies such as TVET CDACC, TVETA, and other relevant institutions during the accreditation and rollout of programs.

 

Proactively coordinate communication, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support the alignment of Shamiri’s programs with national education and training standards.

 

Logistics & Documentation

 

Maintain an organized repository of training materials, session recordings, and reports.

 

Support scheduling and resource management for training-related activities.

 

Professional Growth & Institutional Learning

 

Stay up-to-date with evolving trends in mental health education, digital learning, and youth development.

 

Participate in relevant workshops, mentorship programs, and capacity-building initiatives.

 

Key Success Factors

 

Strategic Insight: Ability to align training efforts with Shamiri Academy’s broader mission and scaling goals.

 

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using Learning Management Systems (particularly Talent LMS) and digital training tools.

 

Analytical Thinking: Capable of evaluating training outcomes and driving evidence-based improvements.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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