Community Gender Champions (CGCs) and Trainers of Trainers (ToTs).

WEL is implementing a five (5) years project called Financial Inclusion for Youth and MSMEs in Agriculture (FIYMA) in 28 Counties. This project aims to remove systemic barriers to financial inclusion and creating sustainable economic opportunities for financially disadvantaged young people in Kenya targeting young women, men, PWDs and refugees. The project will target financially disadvantaged young people and youth-owned or youth-controlled MSMEs within six priority agricultural value chains which include Dairy, Livestock and poultry, Fisheries and aquaculture, Irish potatoes, Pulses, Fruits and vegetables.

To support implementation of this project, WEL seeks to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented individuals to serve as Community Gender Champions (CGCs) and Trainers of Trainers (ToTs).

Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include:

• Support FIYMA programme assessments to identify gaps in financial inclusion of young women and men. PWDs and refugees in agricultural value chains in the targeted counties.
• Drive engagement between youth, persons with disabilities, and refugees with Cooperatives and Enterprises within agricultural value chains groups
• Support the Delivery of trainings and capacity building on safeguarding, Gender considerations and inclusive governance targeting young women and men, PWDs, Refugees, Cooperatives and Enterprises
• Promote safeguarding, and inclusive practices throughout the implementation of the FIYMA Programme.
• Link young women and men, PWDs and Refugees to capacity building and financial inclusion opportunities within the FIYMA Programme
• Monitor progress, collect data, and support learning and reporting

Who can apply?

• Young people (18–35) from the community with at least Form 4 education or relevant experience
• Experience in training, mentoring, or working with community groups
• Experience working with agricultural value chains, cooperatives, or small enterprises
• Interest in gender equality, youth empowerment, and helping the community
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Honest, respectful, and able to adapt to different situations
• Deep understanding of local language and socio cultural life of the rural communities.

Duration of the Assignment

This engagement will last for five (5) years, subject to periodic review, with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance, available funding, and mutual agreement.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a motivation letter, clearly stating your interest in the position and specifying the county you are applying for in the reference section. All documents, including any additional supporting materials, should be submitted in PDF format to recruitment@wel.or.ke.

The deadline for receiving applications is 13^th April 2026 at 17:59 PM (EAT). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted through recruitment @wel.or.ke or our official phone numbers 0711907132/0732574060.

WEL is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (for application, written test, interview, training, medical examination etc.)

WEL has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harm, abuse or exploitation of, children and vulnerable adults by its staff, associates or partners.

Safeguarding is an integral part of WEL’s organizational culture and operations. The organization is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment that upholds the dignity, rights and well-being of all individuals, particularly women, girls and marginalized groups. As part of this commitment Safeguarding checks are embedded within the recruitment process and include thoroughscreening procedures such ascommunity checks,criminal record checks and disclosure of previous convictions. These measures are intended to prevent and respond to any form of abuse and exploitation.

WEL promotes a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct and adhere to these principles