Career Success Coach, Somali Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Deliver individual coaching sessions lasting 30 minutes or less, along with on-demand support during office hours.

• Engage with learners in both English and Somali as required.

• Guide learners on remote job searches, online freelance and gig platforms, expectations for remote work, and interview preparation.

• Conduct mock interviews in English.

• Provide weekly asynchronous updates that include achievements, learner concerns, and announcements.

• Participate in bi-weekly team synchronization meetings with the Correlation One operations team.

• Respond to learner inquiries on Pumble, Slack, and email within a 24-hour timeframe.

• Document notes from coaching sessions.

• Monthly update of job-search and placement status for all cohort learners.

• Offer constructive feedback on resume drafts, LinkedIn profiles, final resumes, and relevant freelance platform profiles.

• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and the Correlation One operations team to enhance learner employment outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in both Somali and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive-level interaction.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Over 2 years of professional experience in career development or coaching, recruitment, professional counseling, or program management focused on job seekers.

• Experience in guiding adult learners or job seekers and fostering trusting relationships.

• Experienced in delivering career coaching in a fully remote environment.

• Understanding of remote and international hiring processes, including online job and freelance platforms.

• Capable of working effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Pumble, Slack, and adaptable to new tools.

• Ability to consistently meet learners during East Africa Time (EAT) program hours.

• Preferred: experience in data, technology, or AI-related recruiting or careers.

• Preferred: proficiency in Arabic and familiarity with Maay, as well as standard Somali.

• Preferred: knowledge of the Somali labor market and the practical challenges faced by young Somali job seekers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully virtual/remote work arrangement.

• Schedule and weekly hours details will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to commitment.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Accommodation support available for the job application or interview process.