Organization Profile
RefuSHE protects, nurtures, educates, and empowers young refugee women and girls in East Africa through a unique holistic model that provides protection, shelter, education, case management, counselling, childcare, vocational training, and legal support. RefuSHE’s holistic programming meets the imminent needs of unaccompanied, separated, and orphaned refugee girls, young women, and their children.
Founded in 2008, RefuSHE is a registered non-governmental organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a 501(c)3 charitable organization with offices in Chicago, USA. It is the first and only organization dedicated to refugee girls in East Africa. Over the past fifteen years, RefuSHE has grown to become a leading institution and global thought-leader in the field of refugee protection.
The Opportunity
Position Title: Vocational Training Instructor – Hairdressing
The purpose of the Vocational Instructor Hairdressing is to train and teach students various cosmetology techniques. S/he should be able to prepare course outlines, lesson plans and provide students with both theoretical and practical cosmetology sessions. S/he should be up to date with the latest trends in the beauty industry.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
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Planning and preparing the course curriculum and lesson plans.
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Teaching students a range of cosmetology courses that include makeup techniques, skincare, nail technology, and hair; and keep updated with the new technology and techniques.
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Ensure safe handling of chemicals and other equipment during practical sessions.
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Manage stock supplies required for the courses.
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Ensure adherence to the course budgets.
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Developing written and practical assessment tests
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Review and grade students’ performance
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Oversee students’ performance during practical sessions.
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Submitting reports and course feedback to the Snr Manager-GEP
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Offering improvement suggestions during course preparations
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Spearhead financial literacy sessions to equip the learners with knowledge and skills for use while learning and upon exit.
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Keep track of tools and training materials by maintaining up-to-date stock records
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Support participants in apprenticeship placements for practicum and on-the-job learning.
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Organize learning fairs in campus and out of campus to equip learners with the current market trends.
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Initiate and facilitate mentorship sessions for participants in the beauty industry.
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Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor
Education Requirements
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Diploma in Hair Dressing & Beauty therapy or Cosmetology from a recognized Institution.
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Experience In Nail Technology will be an added advantage.
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Certification as an instructor is mandatory.
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Familiar to L’oreal curriculum with be added
Related Experience
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2-3 years of work experience as a Hairdresser or Cosmetologist
Technical and Behavioral Skills
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Highly motivated and creative individual
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Familiar with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in the Hair, beauty and cosmetology industry.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent teaching and presentation skills
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Organized and attentive to detail.
Application Procedure:
Send your cover letter and CV as one PDF document to hr@refushe.org citing the position title “VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR HAIR DRESSING” in the email subject line, by 1700hrs EAT on 26th July 2024.
We appreciate all applications received, however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Consent: By applying for this position, I hereby give my consent for RefuSHE to collect, process and store my data in accordance with the organizational privacy policy. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time by writing to the email address provided in this job advert.