Economic Empowerment Officer

Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment Design and facilitate workshops for alumni, community members, and parents on financial literacy topics, including education planning, budgeting, savings, debt management, and gender-responsive financial practices. Support girls and young women to form and participate in community-based groups and SACCOS to promote a culture of savings and financial independence. Lead awareness initiatives on the importance of economic empowerment for girls and young women. Conduct outreach and campaigns to highlight challenges and opportunities in accessing decent work. Education Support, Scholarship Management & Student Retention Support students with college and scholarship applications to ensure high acceptance and transition rates. Organize and facilitate parents’ meetings to strengthen parental engagement in tertiary education. Track and monitor scholarship placements, academic performance, retention, and compliance requirements for all supported tertiary students. Serve as the primary contact person for tertiary students, providing continuous guidance, follow-up, and coordination throughout their academic journey. Alumni Engagement & Network Development Develop and manage the alumni network, fostering a strong culture of giving back through mentorship, volunteering, speaking engagements, and application review support. Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive alumni database for tracking engagement and outcomes. Mentorship, Training & Capacity Building Design and implement mentorship programs for gap-year and tertiary students, including structured feedback mechanisms. Develop tools to support experiential learning during internships and gather feedback from supervisors. Deliver training on employability and entrepreneurship skills, including CV writing, interview preparation, digital literacy, and leadership. Train young women on business development, including market research, planning, operations, and scaling. Facilitate access to relevant certifications, training, and professional development opportunities for alumnae Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Establish and maintain partnerships with TVET institutions, private sector actors, and community organizations. Collaborate with incubators, development partners, and financial institutions to support business development initiatives. Engage community leaders and stakeholders in advancing economic empowerment initiatives. Support advocacy efforts aimed at improving policies and opportunities for young women’s employment and entrepreneurship. Career Development & Job Placement Support alumni in securing internships, attachments, and job placement opportunities. Organize career fairs, networking events, and job placement initiatives. Identify and link young women to business opportunities, including tenders and contracts. Facilitate access to government funding, grants, and financing opportunities. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Conduct regular eva