Consultant, Complementary Pathways at World University Service of Canada

 The Consultant, Complementary Pathways will support the following functions:

• Coordinate planning with project stakeholders in various locations including Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps;
• Support with logistics for various project activities including convening project beneficiaries for group and individual activities;
• Support with organizing travel logistics for WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa staff members;
• Travel to Kakuma and/or Dadaab refugee camp during the WCC and SRP selection process and to provide follow-up support to the selected cohort;
• Participate in regular meetings with WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa team as and when needed;
• All other related tasks, as required.

Candidate Experience and Competencies

• University degree in a related field, such as Community Development or other social sciences;
• 2-3 years of professional experience ideally in the NGO sector, humanitarian sector, refugee sector;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts;
• Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills;
• Excellent skills in information technology, spreadsheets and PDF programs in particular;
• Fluency in oral, and written in English is essential ;
• Flexible and creative;
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
• Willingness to travel within Kenya to various locations including Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps;
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality.