Development Assistant - 1 Position

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Student Support & Programme Coordination (15%)

• Manage the scholarship intake, monitoring, and follow-up.

• Conduct graduate follow-up and tracer activities.

• Prepare and teach Life Skills classes

• Coordinate Girls & Boys Clubs and other assigned student development activities.

• Assist with programme events, including Open Houses, Graduation, and other school events.

• Develop relationships with industry partners for employment opportunities for students

B. Monitoring & Information Management (10%)

• Maintain accurate student, scholarship, graduate, and programme records.

• Support data collection for reports, evaluations, and organizational monitoring.

• Track graduate outcomes and scholarship performance.

• Maintain information required for organizational reporting and decision making.

• Maintain employer and alumni information to support graduate engagement.

C. Communications & Development Support (75%)

• Collect stories, photographs, and videos from program activities.

• Maintain the content tracking system.

• Draft stories and reports for review.

• Draft and schedule social media posts.

• Support translation and documentation of programme activities.

• Prepare videos and graphics for sharing.

• Work with the Development Assistant and Development Officer to prepare communications materials.

• Set up documents for proposal writing

• Draft content for VTI-related grants

D. General Responsibilities

• Carry out other duties assigned

• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, professional development, and organizational learning activities.

• Prepare weekly reports and work plans the Friday before each work week

The above list of job duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added at any time.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Certificate in the field of Journalism, Public Relations, Social Work and Administration, or a related field,

• M&E qualification and experience is an added advantage

• At least 1 year working experience in a related field

• Experience with Social Media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, youtube. etc.)

• Agree with Christian mission, values, and objectives of Ignite Change

• Passionate about helping vulnerable groups of people

• Must be effective in written and verbal communication in English

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Computer literate: writing and reporting skills

• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, with minimal or no prompting

• Ability to work in field conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends

• Flexible to adapt to the ever-changing environment of a growing organization

• Motivated, independent learner

Self-motivated and innovative

Preferred

• Experience in content creation, documentation, social media management, or programme support

• A valid riding permit

Instructions:

Upload (as one attachment):

1. Cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Office, Ignite Change)

2. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Copy of academic documents (Certificates & Transcripts)

4. Copy of National ID

5. Three (3) referee contacts (phone and email), of which one (1) should be your pastor

6. LC1 Letter recommendation letter

7. Recommendation letter from your Church pastor

Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

For any inquiries call 0779 937 808