Placement & Career Services Officer - Nairobi

Job summary

To facilitate student career development through internships, job placements, mentorship, and partnerships with industry stakeholders, ensuring every continuing student and or graduate is career-ready and aligned with the institution's mission.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Career Development, HR, Education, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in student placement, career services, counseling, or related higher education functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide students on available internship and employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.
• Maintain and update the internship and placement database and prepare periodic reports on student placement outcomes.
• Coordinate career events, forums, mentorship sessions, and pre-internship orientations.
• Identify, refer, and facilitate eligible students for internships and job placements.
• Provide career counseling, including resume writing, interview skills, and workplace professionalism training.
• Develop and publish internship handbooks, career guidelines, and informational materials.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, government agencies, and corporate organizations to expand placement opportunities.
• Monitor and support students during internships to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Collect and analyze employer and graduate feedback to improve placement services.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure students are well-prepared and placed in relevant externship and job opportunities.

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