Male Education Specialist

BACKGROUND.

Ndoto: For Africa’s Future is a Christ-centered community development organization that works in the Obunga slum of Kisumu, Kenya. Ndoto is a Swahili word meaning “dream.” We aim to give at-risk youth a chance to dream for themselves, their community, and the kingdom of God through education, discipleship, and development. As an organization, we believe that forgotten communities can be transformed from the inside out. Our dream is to see entire communities changed, not only individual lives transformed. We encourage our students to dream not only about what job they want to have, and who they want to become, but also how they can give back to their community. We invest in people as a whole and empower them to reach their potential, so they will be equipped to become the community leaders of tomorrow. Our primary programs include the sponsorship of bright and needy students’ education, Ndoto Community Church, Ndoto Sports, and Ndoto Academy, our private Christian school.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.ndoto.org

Male Education Specialist – College Boys

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other social-related field

Location: Obunga – Kisumu

Ndoto sponsors the education of bright and needy students in the community.  These students are supported so that the financial obstacles to their development are removed and they can reach their potential. Sponsorship is a commitment to education and discipleship and students reach the organization’s high expectations. Ndoto’s investment in young people encompasses intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.ndoto.org

PURPOSE

The Education Specialist will work on Ndoto’s Education Team in the office and in the field, caring for both the day-to-day logistics of sponsored students and minding the long-term development of young men.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Advise & counsel male college students.
2. Build solid relationships with the students and their parents.
3. Help the young men to set and achieve goals.
4. Build relationships with the institutions at which they attend.
5. Organize and plan for discipleship meetings and activities.
6. Motivate students to uphold Ndoto’s vision and mission.
7. Keep the head of the education department informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes as well as making regular updates.
8. Submit the department financial budgets and narrative reports to the Accountant and Director respectively.
9. Network on behalf of the organization.
10. Pay fees for the college boys.
11. Attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should be Male.
• Should have at least Bachelor’s degree in Education or any other social related field i.e Social Work, Sociology, Community Development etc.
• Experience and skills:
  • Should have at least 3 years’ experience in a non-profit or educational organization.
  • Should have the ability to integrate Christian values into education and development.
  • Should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili, with Luo as an added benefit.
• Personal attributes:
  • Should be born again
  • Should be aligned with Ndoto’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Should be passionate about investing in, mentoring, and discipling young men.
  • Should have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Should have empathy and compassion for children from vulnerable communities.
  • Should have strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strongest applicants will be:
  • A creative self-starter with a strong results orientation and with high levels of integrity, credibility, and dependability.
  • A lifelong learner.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.

HOW TO APPLY

We invite interested candidates who meet the requirements to email their applications to apply@ndoto.org

Applications should include:

1. A one-page cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your recent relevant experience and skills meet the requirements for this position.
2. A Curriculum Vitae specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.
3. Names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers of three to four references, one of them being your current or last manager/supervisor.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected at any time. The organization expects to have a candidate hired by 31 March 2025. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualification.

Due to the high number of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.