Mentors & Mentor Supervisors at State Department for Social Protection & Senior Citizen Affairs

The State Department for Social Protection and Seenior Citizen Affairs is currently seeking to undertake recruitment exercise to onboard two hundred and eighty (280) mentors and nineteen (19) mentor supervisors to be done in various locations within sixteen (16) Sub-Counties in ten (10) Counties.

The Government of Kenya, through the Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP II), is implementing the Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) to help households in extreme poverty build lasting livelihoods. To support delivery in selected Sub-Counties, the Government is recruiting Mentors and Mentor Supervisors who will work directly with participant households and communities. The program aims to ensure that selected participant households:

• are linked with programs and services that enable them to graduate from extreme poverty;
• establish sustainable livelihoods that support them in the face of socio-economic shocks;
• build the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed to navigate the market;
• develop strong social connections; and
• become active members of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).

Mentors will provide regular coaching and support to participant households, while Mentor Supervisors will lead, train and coordinate Mentors within their Sub-County and ensure the delivery of program outputs. We invite committed, community-oriented individuals who are passionate about reducing poverty to apply and contribute to the Government's drive for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Position: Mentor

Duration: Fifteen (15) Months (Not Renewable)
Number of Available Positions: Two hundred and eighty (280)

Role: To provide guidance, psychosocial support, and skill-building mentorship to assigned mentees, empowering them to achieve personal, academic, or professional development goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain regular contact with assigned mentees.
• Offer one-on-one or group mentorship sessions.
• Support mentees in goal setting, life skills, and decision-making.
• Refer participants to relevant services when needed (e.g., counseling, health).
• Document mentorship sessions and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in training and peer learning forums.
• Report regularly to the mentor supervisor on progress and challenges

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations and poverty graduation programmes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, reliability, and commitment
• Must be a positive role model with a clean ethical record

Competencies and Skills

• Confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect
• Commitment to gender equality and social inclusion

Locations

COUNTY	SUB COUNTY	LOCATIONS	MENTORS
Baringo	Kolowa	Loiwat, Barpello and Ngoroni	28
Turkana	Turkana North	Ngisiger, Yapakuno, Kaeris and Kataboi	28
Kisumu	Kisumu West	Central Kisumu	14
	Nyando	Onjiko	14
Migori	Nyatike	West Kadem, Amoyo Central and Aneko	14
	Kuria East	Nyabasi West, Nyabasi North and Masongaleni	14
Makueni	Kibwezi	Masongaleni	14
	Mbooni West	Utangwa, Itetani and Kyuu	14
Murang'a	Murang'a East	Gikandu	14
	Murang'a South	Kimathi (Saba Saba)	14
Taita Taveta	Taveta	Jipe, Njukini and Timbila	14
	Mwatate	Mwatate, Kishamba and Rong'e Juu	14
Marsabit	Saku (M. Central)	Jirime and Hula Hula	14
	North Horr	Malabot and North Horr	14
Wajir	Wajir East	Maalim Salat, Jogbaro and Arbaqeramso	28
Tana River	Tana North	Buwa, Chewele, Hirimani, Hosingo, Mbalambala and Sala	28
			280

EIP Position: Mentor Supervisor

Duration: Fifteen (15) Months (Not Renewable)
Number of Available Positions: Nineteen (19)

Role: To provide oversight, technical support, and quality assurance in the implementation of mentorship activities, and to guide and evaluate mentors in delivering effective support

Areas of Recruitment (Locations):

• Baringo - Kolowa Sub County,
• Kisumu - Kisumu West and Nyando Sub Counties,
• Makueni    Kibwezi and Mbooni West Sub Counties,
• Marsabit - Saku (Marsabit Central) and North Horr Sub Counties,
• Migori - Nyatike and Kuria East Sub Counties,
• Murang'a - Murang'a East and Murang'a South Sub Counties,
• Taita Taveta - Mwatate and Taveta Sub Counties,
• Tana River    - Tana North Sub County,
• Turkana - Turkana North Sub County
• Wajir - Wajir East Sub County

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and support mentors in their roles.
• Supervise and monitor mentor-mentee interactions for quality and consistency.
• Collect and review reports submitted by mentors.
• Facilitate monthly supervision meetings and peer-sharing sessions.
• Ensure mentors adhere to ethical, child protection, and inclusion policies.
• Liaise with program staff for referral pathways, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide feedback to improve mentorship strategies and tools.
• Provide guidance, support, and motivation to mentees
• Build trusting relationships with mentees based on respect and confidentiality
• Facilitate mentorship sessions and activities
• Document progress and participate in regular reviews and trainings

Competencies and Skills

• Confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect
• Commitment to gender equality and social inclusion
• Leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Report writing and data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, or related discipline.
• At least 1 year experience in mentorship, youth programs or community work and poverty graduation programmes. Knowledge of safeguarding, GESI, and M&E.
• Experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations

Deadline: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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