To support these efforts, Generation Kenya seeks two SMO Mentorship Assistants to coordinate and track the pilot’s activities on the ground.

Mentor Recruitment & Engagement


Support the identification and onboarding of suitable mentors
Maintain a mentor database and communication schedule


Mentor-Mentee Pairing & Relationship Management


Use established criteria to match mentors and mentees
Monitor the quality and consistency of mentor-mentee interactions
Resolve issues such as mismatches or disengagement in real time


Mentor Meet-Up Coordination


Organize and facilitate group mentor-mentee meetups aligned with the pilot strategy.
Provide logistical and facilitation support for physical mentorship sessions.


Data Collection & Tracking (Mentorship Impact Study)


Track mentorship frequency, session topics, feedback, and mentee progress
Support the administration of surveys and structured feedback tools
Work closely with the M&E team to ensure data integrity and timely reporting


Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Reporting


Serve as a real-time point of contact for mentors and mentees
Identify and address emerging mentorship challenges
Document lessons learned, insights, and feedback to support strategy refinement


Required Qualifications and Experience:


Alumni of Generation Kenya’s SMO program with workplace experience
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Proven leadership abilities and the ability to coordinate people and activities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Passion for mentorship and helping fellow youth succeed
Reliable, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable with basic reporting and data collection
Fluent in Kiswahili and English; local language proficiency is a plus
Availability to travel within the coastal region for mentorship activities


Core Competencies:


Youth-centered approach and commitment to equity and inclusion
Organizational and planning skills
Comfort with mentorship tools, simple data entry, and reporting
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with mentors and factory partners