Vacancy title:
Mentor

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Education]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 17 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection was established following the reorganization of Government in May, 2016. The Ministry has two State Departments; Labour and Social Protection. The two State Departments have existed in various forms since independence in 1963. They were under the then Ministry of East African Community, Labour and Social Service, prior to the reorganization of Government in 2016.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following: A cover letter stating the position applied for (Mentor or Mentor Supervisor), detailed CV with three referees, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Certificate of good conduct or equivalent

The subject line of your application should be clearly marked: Mentor Supervisor -(Sub County Name).Mentor -(Sub County and Location Name) Applications must be received by 17th November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates who come from and are currently residing in the respective location they have applied. Previous experience working as a Mentor Supervisor will be an added advantage.

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