Job title:  Intervention team leader (1 position)

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About Koinonia Community
Koinonia Community is a faith-based organization committed to empowering vulnerable individuals and fostering sustainable transformation within our communities. Our mission is to create opportunities for personal growth, social development, and holistic well-being.

1.Position Purpose

The Intervention Team Leader is responsible for the operational coordination of the team tasked with supporting extremely vulnerable women in identifying and pursuing sustainable pathways to economic and social autonomy. The position ensures the quality of interventions, harmonizes the contribution of the different team roles, and develops an effective network of companies, training institutions and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate job placements, vocational training and socio-economic support.

2. Main Responsibilities

Team Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the Economic Empowerment Officers, Job Officer, Education Officer and Project Admin.
• Define operational plans, weekly/monthly objectives, and shared intervention strategies.
• Facilitate team meetings, case reviews and integrated planning sessions.
• Ensure a holistic and consistent approach in the assessment and development of individual plans for project participants.

Management of Participants’ Pathways

• Ensure the team identifies and develops personalized pathways for economic empowerment, job placement or vocational training.
• Oversee initial socio-economic assessments and follow-up processes.

External Networking and Referral Pathways

• Map and strengthen relationships with vocational training institutions (TVETs, vocational centers, universities, short courses).
• Identify companies and enterprises as potential partners for internships, apprenticeships or employment opportunities.
• Monitor the quality of training and employment pathways implemented with external partners.

Administrative Management and Reporting

• Collaborate with the Project Accountant to monitor team-related expenditures and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Ensure accurate collection and updating of quantitative and qualitative data related to team activities.
• Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly) and contribute to overall project reporting.
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

1. Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

1. Professional Training & Certification

Demonstrated training or certification in Economic Empowerment, Livelihoods Programming, Project Management.

1. Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in economic empowerment, livelihoods, employment facilitation, social protection, or community development programs, preferably within an NGO or faith-based organization.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience working with extremely vulnerable populations, particularly women, youth, or marginalized communities.
• Practical experience engaging with TVET institutions, vocational training centres, employers, and private sector partners for skills development and job placement.

1. Technical & Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of case management approaches, individualized development planning, and socio-economic assessments.
• Solid understanding of Kenya’s TVET landscape, labour market dynamics, and employment pathways.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships and referral networks.
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and basic budget monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.

1. Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Commitment to gender-sensitive, rights-based, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.

Terms of Employment:

• I year Renewable Contract
• Probation period for the first 3 Months