Posted:4 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
CHANCEN International, a non-profit, offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAS). Established in East Africa in 2018, it covers tuition fees during studies, and graduates repay based on income, enabling funding for future students. Headquartered in Kigali but operating across four countries including Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, it has supported over 4,000 students to date. CHANCEN believes in empowering African youth responsibly, seeing education as a tool for unlocking potential and creating equal access to quality education that leads to decent employment. Our innovative financing model aims to boost economic mobility for marginalized youth, fostering participation in building strong economies and peaceful nations. We are committed to creating a safe working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our core values:Collaboration, Inclusivity, Learning, Teamwork, and Vulnerability.
Job Description
Job Summary
This role will be to support the Student Application & Monitoring team in supporting the candidates and student (also called 'Members') management processes from application to onboarding and monitoring.
The role requires strong interpersonal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite and a willingness to learn fast. It is a great opportunity to hone your skills and learn more about the education space whilst making a positive impact.
Main Responsibilities:
The Intern’s role will be to support the Student Application & Monitoring team by:
- Supporting outreach activities, including but not limited to tertiary education institution visits, Information and Pre-graduation sessions with students, among others.
- Supporting the Student Application & Monitoring Manager and the CHANCEN team in administrative activities.
- Support the Student Application & Monitoring in assessing the accuracy of the data collected from students’ applications during the onboarding process.
- Support in filing all student Members’ documents in the proper files and sharing with the Supervisor for checks.
- Working closely with the wider CHANCEN International team to ensure good collaboration.
- Prepare all materials and documents needed for any educational institution visits, education fairs, or events that CHANCEN will be taking part in.
- Support the Student Application & Monitoring team to conduct the ISA contract signing process between CHANCEN and the student applicants.
- Support the coordination and scheduling of home visits in collaboration with the program team.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of administrative or customer service experience (internships, part-time work, or volunteer experience acceptable).
- Experience working with students, young people, or in educational settings (preferred).
- Previous involvement in outreach or community engagement activities (preferred).
Technical Skills and Competencies:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication skills
- Document Management
- Administrative Excellence
- Data Accuracy
- Event Coordination
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Training, learning, and development opportunities.
- A fulfilling work environment in a supportive and entrepreneurial-driven organization with clear growth opportunities.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
