WHO WE ARE

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust is a charitable organization working in the rural area of Rarieda sub-County in Siaya County, Kenya. Our vision is people believing in themselves and working together to build a vibrant and progressive community. Our mission is to empower communities and build their capacities to create positive change for children and y...

Key Responsibilities

Student Mentorship and Support

• Provide mentorship and life-skills guidance to students in the sponsorship program.
• Monitor academic progress and support students at risk of dropping out.
• Support transitions from primary to secondary school and from secondary school to further education or training.

Scholarship Program Coordination

• Support administration of the Education Sponsorship Program.
• Ensure students submit sponsor letters, academic reports, and required program updates.
• Coordinate communication between sponsors and students.

Alumni Engagement

• Maintain contact with program alumni and track their transitions into education, employment, or entrepreneurship.
• Support the development of an RTRC Alumni Network that encourages mentorship and community leadership.

Home and School Engagement

• Maintain communication with schools and families regarding student progress and welfare.
• Conduct school and home visits where necessary to support student success.

Program Data and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, academic performance, and sponsor communication.
• Support preparation of program reports and donor updates.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to track program outcomes.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support collaboration with schools, education offices, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Provide mentorship and life-skills guidance to students in the sponsorship program.
• Monitor academic progress and support students at risk of dropping out.
• Support transitions from primary to secondary school and from secondary school to further education or training.
• Support administration of the Education Sponsorship Program.
• Ensure students submit sponsor letters, academic reports, and required program updates.
• Coordinate communication between sponsors and students.
• Maintain contact with program alumni and track their transitions into education, employment, or entrepreneurship.
• Support the development of an RTRC Alumni Network that encourages mentorship and community leadership.
• Maintain communication with schools and families regarding student progress and welfare.
• Conduct school and home visits where necessary to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, academic performance, and sponsor communication.
• Support preparation of program reports and donor updates.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to track program outcomes.
• Support collaboration with schools, education offices, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Mentorship
• Life-skills guidance
• Academic monitoring
• Communication
• Record keeping
• Reporting
• Stakeholder engagement

• BA/BSc/HND