Job Officer at Koinonia Community

Position Overview

The Job Officer will support project participants—women in conditions of high vulnerability—in preparing for and accessing the labour market. The role focuses on strengthening employability skills, facilitating job placements, monitoring internships and apprenticeships, and nurturing relationships with companies engaged in the program. The Job Officer will also oversee the implementation and follow-up of the cash transfer scheme linked to employability pathways.

Support to Participants' Employability Pathways

• Conduct individual sessions with participants to identify their skills, interests, and job-readiness gaps
• Provide coaching on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace behaviors, and soft skills relevant for employment
• Support and organize employability workshops and group sessions

Job Placement and Company Engagement

• Identify job opportunities suitable for participants in coordination with local companies and private sector partners
• Maintain regular communication with employers to facilitate job matching and address mutual expectations
• Organize referral and placement processes, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
• Support the negotiation of internship and apprenticeship agreements under the supervision of the Intervention Team Leader

Monitoring of Internships and Apprenticeships

• Conduct regular follow-up visits and monitoring calls with participants and employers
• Identify early signs of challenges during on-the-job placements and intervene promptly to support resolution
• Document progress, challenges, and outcomes in line with program monitoring requirements

Cash Transfer Scheme Management

• Monitor the delivery and proper use of cash transfers linked to the employability pathway
• Ensure participants understand the purpose, conditions, and timeline of the cash transfer scheme
• Keep accurate records of disbursements and collaborate with the Project Accountant for financial compliance