Roles and responsibilities

Support for Special Projects

Shamiri Academy:


Provide administrative and logistical support for the development of internal and external training programs.
Assist with a range of tasks in the lead up to launch and during course delivery, including support with content revision and tracking participant engagement.
Support communication with facilitators,... trainers, and partner organizations.


Willingness to Pay Activities:


Assist in coordinating logistics for WTP activities with parents in schools.
Participate in data collection during activities and support follow-up efforts.
Consolidate and organize data for analysis and reporting.


Shamiri Workbook:


Support research and content organization for workbook development.
Assist in coordinating meetings with contributors and gathering feedback.
Support with discrete portions of writing and copy-editing


Systems & Process Optimization


Assist in managing and improving the use of Systems, including Notion and Linear to support organizational workflows.
Help document best practices and create user guides for internal tools.
Participate in process mapping and analysis to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
Support the implementation of streamlined workflows across different teams.
Contribute to knowledge management efforts, ensuring important processes are well-documented and accessible.


Administrative & General Support


Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
Coordinate communication across different teams and ensure follow-ups are completed.
Provide general administrative support to the Associate Director as needed.


Qualifications & Skills


Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with great attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Interest in youth mental health, operations, or project management.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Notion, and Linear (or similar productivity tools).
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. more

Roles and responsibilities: 


Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Coalition objectives. 
Manage membership applications to the Coalition with a robust and rigorous process to evaluate applications ensuring timely responses to applicants.
Collaborate with Workstream Leads to identify goals and KPIs to mark out clear deliverables.... Coordinate towards ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
Organize and lead regular Coalition meetings, providing space for Workstream Leads to give updates to members and giving insights on general Coalition operational updates.
Build community among Coalition members by organizing convenings at key global events including the Skoll World Forum.
Oversee external communications for the Coalition through quarterly newsletter updates and social media channels.
Provide regular updates and reports to the Coalition’s Governance Committee ensuring transparency and accountability. 
Play a coordinating role in the development and monitoring of the Coalition's budget and each of the Workstreams budgets as required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and donors to support Coalition growth and sustainability.
Play a coordinating role in the development of fundraising proposals and annual funder updates with the Coalition Founders.


Who we're looking for: 


Demonstrable experience in project management, preferably in the nonprofit, public health, or social impact sector.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
Ability to work independently in a minimal hierarchy environment, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
Passion for mental health advocacy and a deep commitment to improving access to care. more

The Associate, People & Culture supports the development of Shamiri’s growing team by fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth. Through effective people operations and talent management, the role contributes to a motivated and high-performing workforce that is aligned with Shamiri’s vision.  
This role involves leading recruitment and onboarding efforts,... managing employee engagement strategies, and overseeing performance management systems. The Associate will work closely with leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and professional development. 
By ensuring operational efficiency and strengthening organizational culture, this role helps create a solid foundation for Shamiri’s continued growth and success in delivering evidence-based interventions that empower youth to thrive. 


Roles and responsibilities: 

People Operations and Talent Development 


Assisting various teams with end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring decisions. 
Improve and execute a seamless onboarding process integrating new hires into Shamiri’s culture and mission. 
Track recruitment effectiveness using metrics such as time-to-hire and candidate quality to optimize processes. 
Support the development and implementation of performance management systems and professional development plans for staff. 
Contribute to initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. 
Oversight of leave and payroll systems:  
Onboard all employees onto the WinguBox platform. 
Provide personalized training sessions for employees on how to effectively use WinguBox for leave application and viewing their pay slips.
Act as the point of contact for troubleshooting and technical support regarding the platform.
Share P9 forms with all employees once the calendar year is over. 


Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement 


Collaborate with the Director to promote a transparent, collaborative, and inclusive workplace environment. 
Design and implement strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. 
Plan and facilitate team-building activities, workshops, and events to foster a positive organizational culture. 
Act as a liaison between employees and leadership to ensure effective communication and feedback mechanisms. 
Act as a culture ambassador, ensuring that Shamiri’s values of resilience, hope, and community are embedded in all HR initiatives. 


Performance Management & Professional Development  


Develop and implement a performance management system, including goal-setting frameworks, feedback mechanisms, and structured performance reviews. 
Coordinate professional development opportunities, such as training programs, workshops, and mentorship initiatives. 
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development plans, ensuring alignment with both individual and organizational goals. 


 Employee Records Management, Compliance and Policies 


Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, updating policies as needed. 
Working with the Operations team to maintain accurate employee records. Including the following responsibilities: 
Gather, verify, and securely store all employee contracts. 
Maintain up-to-date records of staff personal details including next-of-kin details. 
Implement a robust filing system (digital and physical) for easy retrieval and confidentiality compliance. 
Conduct periodic audits of HR processes to ensure compliance with best practices and legal standards. 
Develop HR metrics and dashboards to track employee satisfaction, turnover rates and recruitment effectiveness.  
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership to support workforce planning and decision-making.  
Partner with leadership on succession planning and organizational growth strategies.  


Medical Insurance Management 


Conduct thorough research to identify and recommend a suitable medical insurance provider that aligns with the organization’s needs and budget.  
Coordinating the onboarding of all employees to the selected medical insurance scheme, ensuring a smooth transition and clear communication.  
Act as a primary liaison between the medical insurance provider and the organization.  
Assist employees with claim submissions, inquiries and issue resolution related to insurance.  
Schedule and facilitate periodic reviews with the insurance provider to assess performance and make necessary adjustments.  
Employee wellness and benefits education:  
Organize workshops or Q&A sessions to educate employees on the scope of their medical benefits, claim processes and preventive healthcare practices. 
Continuously seek feedback from employees regarding the insurance provider’s services to address gaps and ensure satisfaction. 


Qualifications and Experience 


Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. 
2+ years of experience in human resource, employee management, recruitment, program support roles or organizational culture roles. 
Strong understanding of labour laws and best practices in people management.  
Demonstrated experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across teams and with diverse stakeholders. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools. 
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail are highly coveted for this role. 
Data-driven mindset. more

Roles and responsibilities:

Assist to obtain necessary regulatory approvals not limited to ethical approval, research permits, and signed county commissioner/governor letters
Support the submission of clinical trial pre-registration and protocol paper, where appropriate
Support the development of research materials such as questionnaires and study protocols
Assist with quantitative and/or... qualitative data collection, including but not limited to focus group assessments
Conduct training on various topics including data collection and fidelity rating
Collaborate with other teams to schedule and coordinate research activities; this includes mapping out participant’s locations and facilitating logistics
Oversee and/or assist with questionnaire design, printing, and scanning
Assist data entry, cleaning, storage, and analysis
Supporting the writing and publishing of manuscripts
Contribute to achieving key performance indicators such as low rates of participant attrition
Assist in organizing and/or presenting research findings to external stakeholders such as in meetings and research conferences
Respond to emails and other communication relating to research projects
Participate in virtual and in-person staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Monitor the progress of each research project and report to the Research Manager
Perform other duties as required

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic team player with strong skills in data entry, cleaning, and analysis with a passion for mental health. Ideal candidates should have experience with leading research activities strategies, have comprehensive understanding of R software and would benefit from having strong scientific writing skills.
Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment. more

About the role:

The Intern will work closely with Associates and the Research Manager on organizational research projects. These projects are likely to be at different stages from the obtaining of ethical approvals for research to data collection and analysis. This will allow for the Intern to have a well-rounded experience of different aspects of research readying them to specialize in an area... they are particularly passionate about.

Roles and responsibilities:

Assist to obtain necessary regulatory approvals not limited to ethical approval, research permits, and signed county commissioner/governor letters. 
Support the submission of clinical trial pre-registration and protocol paper, where appropriate. 
Support the development of research materials such as questionnaires and study protocols. 
Assist with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, including but not limited to focus group assessments. 
Support training on various topics including data collection and fidelity rating. 
Oversee and/or assist with questionnaire design, printing, and scanning. 
Assist with data entry, cleaning, storage, and analysis. 
Supporting the writing and publishing of manuscripts. 
Contribute to achieving key performance indicators such as low rates of participant attrition. 
Assist in organizing and/or presenting research findings to external stakeholders such as in meetings and research conferences. 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for an an enthusiastic team player with a passion for mental health that is ready to engage in different aspects of research. Ideal candidates should have baseline experience with handling data and would benefit from having strong scientific writing skills. 
Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment. more

Job Description:

Clinical Supervisors will be part of our Shamiri Program—a youth-led, youth-oriented mental health care program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements:‍ 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free,... culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model that brings together youth lay-providers and expert clinicians and psychiatrists. Clinical Supervisors will supervise our Shamiri Fellows (youth lay-providers). The project will focus mainly on Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties.

Roles and responsibilities:

Supervising Fellows throughout their tenure (training through program wrap-up)
Completing a supervisor training program and attending and assisting with Fellow training.
Undertaking necessary continuous professional development as provided by Shamiri.
Attending all program sessions, you are assigned and always arrive on time.
Assisting with logistical aspects of program delivery, particularly in preparation for and during program delivery at schools.
Acting as a line of communication between Fellows and Shamiri staff.
Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participation and Fellows’ health, confidentiality, and safety.
Attending meetings with fellow Shamiri supervisors and relaying information promptly outside meetings as and when necessary.
Develop and submit weekly reports highlighting the following: special cases reported, challenges reported during the week, positive highlights of the week, etc.
Work with Hub Coordinators to resolve basic-level issues and disputes among fellows.
Help with orientation, onboarding, and training of the Thrive! Fellows as and when needed.
Provide clinical support to in-need students in schools during and after program implementation.
Consistently update relevant digital hub channels.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical psychology. Some past practice experience in clinical practice, wellness, psychology, or mental health work (e.g., having worked as a Fellow or a group leader) would be an added advantage.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences.
Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate interest in helping others and ensuring their confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and well-being.
Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri mission.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills; show that you are highly responsible.
Possess strong time management skills and a strong sense of punctuality.
Possess strong communication skills both with supervisors and supervisees.
Possess a strong desire to learn.
Possess some basic writing skills. more

Job Description:

Clinical Supervisors will be part of our Shamiri Program—a youth-led, youth-oriented mental health care program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements:‍ 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free,... culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model that brings together youth lay-providers and expert clinicians and psychiatrists. Clinical Supervisors will supervise our Shamiri Fellows (youth lay-providers). The project will focus mainly on Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties.

Roles and responsibilities:

Supervising Fellows throughout their tenure (training through program wrap-up)
Completing a supervisor training program and attending and assisting with Fellow training.
Undertaking necessary continuous professional development as provided by Shamiri.
Attending all program sessions, you are assigned and always arrive on time.
Assisting with logistical aspects of program delivery, particularly in preparation for and during program delivery at schools.
Acting as a line of communication between Fellows and Shamiri staff.
Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participation and Fellows’ health, confidentiality, and safety.
Attending meetings with fellow Shamiri supervisors and relaying information promptly outside meetings as and when necessary.
Develop and submit weekly reports highlighting the following: special cases reported, challenges reported during the week, positive highlights of the week, etc.
Work with Hub Coordinators to resolve basic-level issues and disputes among fellows.
Help with orientation, onboarding, and training of the Thrive! Fellows as and when needed.
Provide clinical support to in-need students in schools during and after program implementation.
Consistently update relevant digital hub channels.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical psychology. Some past practice experience in clinical practice, wellness, psychology, or mental health work (e.g., having worked as a Fellow or a group leader) would be an added advantage.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences.
Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate interest in helping others and ensuring their confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and well-being.
Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri mission.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills; show that you are highly responsible.
Possess strong time management skills and a strong sense of punctuality.
Possess strong communication skills both with supervisors and supervisees.
Possess a strong desire to learn.
Possess some basic writing skills. more

Job Description:

Clinical Supervisors will be part of our Shamiri Program—a youth-led, youth-oriented mental health care program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements:‍ 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free,... culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model that brings together youth lay-providers and expert clinicians and psychiatrists. Clinical Supervisors will supervise our Shamiri Fellows (youth lay-providers). The project will focus mainly on Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties.

Roles and responsibilities:

Supervising Fellows throughout their tenure (training through program wrap-up)
Completing a supervisor training program and attending and assisting with Fellow training.
Undertaking necessary continuous professional development as provided by Shamiri.
Attending all program sessions, you are assigned and always arrive on time.
Assisting with logistical aspects of program delivery, particularly in preparation for and during program delivery at schools.
Acting as a line of communication between Fellows and Shamiri staff.
Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participation and Fellows’ health, confidentiality, and safety.
Attending meetings with fellow Shamiri supervisors and relaying information promptly outside meetings as and when necessary.
Develop and submit weekly reports highlighting the following: special cases reported, challenges reported during the week, positive highlights of the week, etc.
Work with Hub Coordinators to resolve basic-level issues and disputes among fellows.
Help with orientation, onboarding, and training of the Thrive! Fellows as and when needed.
Provide clinical support to in-need students in schools during and after program implementation.
Consistently update relevant digital hub channels.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical psychology. Some past practice experience in clinical practice, wellness, psychology, or mental health work (e.g., having worked as a Fellow or a group leader) would be an added advantage.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences.
Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate interest in helping others and ensuring their confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and well-being.
Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri mission.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills; show that you are highly responsible.
Possess strong time management skills and a strong sense of punctuality.
Possess strong communication skills both with supervisors and supervisees.
Possess a strong desire to learn.
Possess some basic writing skills. more

About the role:
The Intern will work closely with Associates and the Director of Insights & Innovations to ensure a constant cycle of innovating and improving our mental health solutions. This will involve contributing to the of systematizing our monitoring and evaluation systems in the pursuit of real-time insights to inform decision making about our model of working with high school youths.... Additionally, the intern will help develop insights into whether our mental health solutions are good enough, big enough, simple enough and cheap enough.
Roles and responsibilities:

Participate in the development and execution of robust monitoring and evaluation systems.
Analyze and interpret complex data sets, and translate these into actionable insights.
Work with team members and other teams to think outside the box in the construction of creative and innovative solutions to challenges that arise with our interventions.
Work closely with the team to meet the "4 Enoughs": Ensuring our solutions are good enough, cheap enough, simple enough, and big enough – leading to us know that our solutions are scalable.
Help with writing of reports on innovation activities and outcomes, contributing to data-driven decision making.
Use their strong writing skills to contribute to the development of manuscripts that speak to the insights that the organization has been able to uncover.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in our field and integrate relevant innovations into our strategies and practices.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic and creative team player with strong analytical skills and a passion for mental health..
Candidates will have excellent academic / scientific writing skills and have experience working with complex data sets to extract insights.
Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment. more

About the role:
The Associate will work closely with the Director of Insights & Innovations to ensure a constant cycle of innovating and improving our mental health solutions. This will involve systematizing our monitoring and evaluation systems in the pursuit of real-time insights to inform decision making about our model of working with high school youths. Additionally, the Associate will... contribute towards developing insights into whether our mental health solutions are good enough, big enough, simple enough and cheap enough which will be pivotal in answering questions around scalability of our approach in the months and years to come.
Roles and responsibilities:

Support the Director of Scientific Innovations in implementing the organization's innovation strategy.
Participate in the development and execution of robust monitoring and evaluation systems.
Contribute to research efforts geared towards advancing the organization's mission.
Analyze and interpret complex data sets, and translate these into actionable insights.
Work with team members and other teams to think outside the box in the construction of creative and innovative solutions to challenges that arise with our interventions.
Work closely with the team to meet the "4 Enoughs": Ensuring our solutions are good enough, cheap enough, simple enough, and big enough – leading to us know that our solutions are scalable.
Prepare detailed reports on innovation activities and outcomes, contributing to data-driven decision making.
Be able to use their strong scientific writing skills to contribute to the development of manuscripts that speak to the insights that the organization has been able to uncover.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in our field and integrate relevant innovations into our strategies and practices.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic and creative team player with strong analytical skills and a passion for mental health..
Candidates will have excellent academic / scientific writing skills and have experience working with complex data sets to extract insights.
The Associate will be expected to have project management skills to manage multiple tasks and see assigned projects from initiation to completion.
Please apply through our online application portal.
Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment. more