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. more

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

About the role:
The Intern will work closely with the Social Media Manager and Multimedia Content Producer on the production of content for various communications channels to support internal and external initiatives. In particular the intern will call on their strong graphic design skills to produce visual content that meets user needs through their understanding of visual hierarchies, page... layout techniques, interactive designs.
Roles and responsibilities:

Assist in production of engaging content for internal and external communication materials, such as newsletters, press releases, blog posts and social media content.
Create visually appealing graphics and videos using various design and video editing tools
Collaborate with the communication team to develop and execute communication strategies to promote our brand effectively.
Manage the day-to-day handling of social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Manage social media communities by responding to social media posts and direct messages.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative ideas to enhance communication efforts
Conduct research on industry trends, best practices and competitors to support communication strategies
Assist the Social Media Manager with the tracking and analyzing of social media metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improving performance
Schedule and publish social media posts in alignment with content calendars and campaign schedules

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for an an enthusiastic team player with a passion for graphic design that is ready to engage in different aspects of communications from design to writing. Ideal candidates should have strong graphic design skills and would benefit from having spent time managing social media channels on behalf of organizations or individuals previously.
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

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Head of Sales on effective sales strategies and client acquisition
Maintain and manage a pipeline of institutional prospects through CRM systems
Establish and sustain relationships with key institutional stakeholders
Develop client proposals and presentations in collaboration with the sales team
Provide regular sales updates in meetings
Utilize... sales data to inform marketing strategies
Conduct market research to keep abreast of industry trends and competition

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
Minimum of two years' experience in business development or sales in a startup environment
Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office
Excellent communication, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Passion for delivering high-quality products and driving customer success
High degree of professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information more

Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Sales in institutional sales efforts across various tiers of enterprises and universities.
Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and understand customer needs.
Participate in developing sales strategies and setting sales targets.
Prepare sales reports and provide feedback to senior management about what is and is not... working.
Work closely with other departments, including marketing and product development, to develop and implement business development strategies.
Represent the company at networking events and sales meetings.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field.
Strong interest in a career in sales and business development.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Experience in sales, marketing, or a related field is a plus. more

About the role:
The Director of Communications will work closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff, leading our Communications team to deliver a high-level communication strategy. This strategic role is crucial to our expanding organization, responsible for conveying our essential work to the public, driving engagement, breaking stigma, and ultimately enhancing our impact in the mental health... space.
Roles and responsibilities:
Strategic communication:

Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and goals.
Craft compelling messages that effectively convey the importance of mental health awareness, destigmatization, and access to mental health services.
Collaborate with key stakeholders including the executive team, program staff, and volunteers to ensure consistent and impactful messaging across various communication channels.
Manage crisis communications and guide the communication team during emergencies or public relations issues.

Media relations:

Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, national, and international media outlets, journalists, and influencers to promote the organization's initiatives and campaigns.
Prepare press releases, media kits, and other materials to communicate organizational news, events, and achievements.
Serve as the organization's spokesperson and manage media inquiries.
Organize and manage press conferences, interviews, and other media events.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Represent the organization at events, meetings, conferences, and forums to raise awareness about our work and engage stakeholders.
Communicate our mission succinctly and effectively with various stakeholders, including donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
Work closely with the fundraising team to develop and execute communication strategies that align with fundraising goals.

Content creation:

Oversee the creation of engaging and informative content, including articles, blog posts, videos, infographics, newsletters, and social media posts, to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health issues.
Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely delivery of messages across multiple channels.
Supervise the creation of annual reports and other major publications.

Digital and social media:

Lead the organization's presence on digital platforms, including the website, social media, and email marketing, to drive engagement and reach a wider audience.
Monitor social media trends, respond to comments, and proactively engage with followers.
Coordinate with the IT department to regularly update the website, ensuring it effectively communicates the organization's mission, values, and work.
Oversee the design and implementation of email marketing campaigns, and ensure they adhere to best practices.

Advocacy and partnerships:

Collaborate with Engage team to promote policy changes that enhance mental health support systems and services.
Identify and establish partnerships with relevant organizations, influencers, and institutions to amplify the organization's impact.
Develop strategic communication plans for partnerships and collaborations.

Internal communication:

Foster effective communication within the organization by ensuring that staff members are informed about key initiatives, updates, and developments.
Provide guidance to team members to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with the organization's communication goals.

Measurement and reporting:

Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, using relevant metrics and data.
Prepare regular reports for senior leadership, highlighting successes, areas for improvement, and recommendations for future initiatives.
Keep abreast of industry trends and benchmark the organization's communication practices against those of similar organizations.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for mental health. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in communications or a related field, a proven track record of creating and implementing effective communication strategies, and exceptional written and verbal communication 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 Senior Associate will work closely with the Director of Service Delivery to develop and deliver recruitment strategies aimed at ensuring a sustainable supply of caregivers for Shamiri's three tier caregiving model. This role is crucial to our organization's expanding footprint as we look to work in more schools in more counties in Kenya.
Roles and responsibilities:

Lead... the development and implementation of recruitment strategies for both hub and partnership-based models of implementation.
Spearhead recruitment processes, from drafting calls for applications, advertising, and sourcing decisions, to application processing and documentation.
Provide leadership and coordination to the application processing teams, ensuring fair and thorough candidate evaluations.
Advocate for recruitment systems that align with the organization's upscaling strategy.
Collaborate with the Director of Service Delivery to ensure a sufficient lay-provider pool for timely replenishment.
Present recruitment-based information and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop post-recruitment reports and decks that align with organizational standards.
Collaborate with the Deliver team to develop Teacher’s engagement materials.
Assist the Director of Service Delivery in creating recruitment-related budgets, operation plans, and Gantt charts.
Liaise with partners to aid in the recruitment of schools in collaboration with the Deliver & Recruit team.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic team player with strong skills in relationship management and a passion for mental health. Ideal candidates should have experience with developing recruitment strategies, have a clear understanding of the three tiers of Shamiri's caregiving model to be able to recognize how to recruit for each tier and would benefit from being able to leverage existing relationships with secondary schools in Kenya.
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:
As the Director of Government Relations, you will work hand-in-hand with the CEO and Chief of Staff, leading our government engagement efforts. You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies aimed at establishing collaborative partnerships with governmental bodies and influencing mental health policymaking.
How you will make a difference:
Your work as the... Director of Government Relations will contribute significantly to Shamiri's mission. You will secure agreements with the Ministries of Education and Health, propelling us towards our goal of reaching every public high school in the country. You will help position Shamiri as the leading organization in Kenya's mental health space by engaging the government in our work and influencing mental health policies. Overall, your role will be instrumental in ensuring Shamiri can deliver high-quality services to more schools and touch the lives of more youths.
Roles and responsibilities:

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, ministries, agencies, and relevant committees to ensure Shamiri’s work is a priority for the national mental health agenda.
Leverage relationships to secure a Memorandum of Understanding between Shamiri and the Ministry of Education, extending our reach and impact across every public high school in Kenya.
Develop and implement comprehensive government engagement strategies to influence mental health-related policies, legislation, and regulations at the national, regional, and local levels.
Monitor and analyze proposed legislative and regulatory changes that impact mental health services, and provide timely recommendations and responses to protect and advance Shamiri's objectives.
Identify opportunities within government education and health budgets to secure financial support for Shamiri's programs.
Work with the communications team to develop campaigns and initiatives that raise public awareness about mental health issues, targeting government-orientated audiences.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment between advocacy efforts, programmatic activities, and Shamiri's overall goals.
Maintain accurate records of government interactions, policy developments, and advocacy efforts, providing regular reports to the leadership team.

Who we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in government relations, with extensive existing relationships with government officials at relevant departments, and an exceptional ability to cultivate new relationships with other government stakeholders.
The main objective is to help Shamiri sign agreements with relevant stakeholders to extend our footprint to all 47 counties of Kenya, with the ultimate ambition of working in every public school in the country
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 Senior Associate will work closely with the Research Manager to independently coordinate and execute organizational research projects from initiation to conclusion. THis will involve getting ethical approvals for research, developing protocols for data collection, cleaning and analysis, and contributing to manuscript preparation and submission. They will also be expected to... provide training, mentorship, and guidance to research interns. This role will be important for the organization to continue to be a leader in the mental health research space.
Roles and responsibilities:

Obtain regulatory approvals not limited to ethical approval, research permits, and signed county commissioner/governor letters.
Complete clinical trial pre-registration and protocol paper submission, where appropriate.
Develop research materials such as questionnaires and study protocols.
Oversee quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, including but not limited to focus group assessments.
Collaborate with other teams to schedule and coordinate research activities; this includes mapping out participant’s locations and facilitating logistics.
Coordinate questionnaire design, printing, and scanning.
Coordinate data entry, cleaning, storage, and analysis.
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.
Provide training and supervision of research interns, including completion of quarterly performance appraisals and development plans.
Lead manuscript development and submission.
Source for additional avenues for communicating our findings, contributing to the wider organizational communication and behavior change strategy.

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

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

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve growth targets
Lead and manage the sales team to drive results and achieve revenue goals
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, including partnerships with insurance companies and corporate organizations
Manage the sales pipeline and lead the sales team in generating new business leads
Collaborate... with the marketing team to develop sales materials and ensure consistent branding and messaging
Monitor and analyze market trends to inform sales strategy and identify new opportunities
Report on sales performance and provide regular updates to the executive team

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
8+ years of experience in sales, with a track record of achieving revenue targets
Strong background in insurance sales and experience selling to corporate organizations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve results
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform sales strategy
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
Hands-on, results-driven approach to sales more