The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, has announced 299 job vacancies for Mentors and Mentor Supervisors across 10 counties in Kenya.
The recruitment exercise seeks to engage 280 Mentors and 19 Mentor Supervisors to support community-based programmes targeting vulnerable populations, youth and households participating in poverty graduation initiatives.
The positions will be offered on a 15-month, non-renewable contract basis. The opportunities are distributed across 16 sub-counties in Baringo, Turkana, Kisumu, Migori, Makueni, Murang’a, Taita Taveta, Marsabit, Wajir and Tana River counties.
The State Department is responsible for coordinating social protection programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
The recruitment will support the implementation of mentorship activities, community engagement and programmes designed to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable households to improve their livelihoods.
Interested applicants must submit their applications online through the State Department’s official recruitment website by 17th November 2026.
Available Positions and Job Descriptions
1. Mentor – 280 Posts
- Position: Mentor
- Number of Vacancies: 280
- Terms of Service: Contract
- Contract Duration: 15 Months (Non-Renewable)
- Deployment: Selected locations across 10 counties
Job Description
Mentors will support community-based mentorship and poverty graduation programmes targeting vulnerable households and individuals.
The position involves working directly with programme participants to provide guidance, encouragement and practical support as they participate in initiatives intended to improve their social and economic wellbeing.
Mentors will also facilitate communication between programme participants, community stakeholders and programme implementation teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The following are general functions associated with community mentorship roles:
- Providing mentorship and guidance to programme participants.
- Supporting vulnerable households participating in poverty graduation programmes.
- Conducting community engagement and mentorship activities.
- Encouraging participants to work towards their programme goals.
- Supporting the identification of challenges affecting programme participants.
- Facilitating communication between beneficiaries and programme implementation teams.
- Monitoring participants’ progress and documenting relevant observations.
- Promoting positive behaviour, personal responsibility and community participation.
- Supporting awareness of available social protection and community support services.
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality and ethical standards when engaging vulnerable individuals.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants for the Mentor position should meet the following requirements:
- At least a mean grade of C- (Minus) in Form Four level of education.
- A Diploma in Social Work, Education, Psychology or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations and poverty graduation programmes.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated empathy, reliability and commitment.
- Must be a positive role model with a clean ethical record.
Distribution of the 280 Mentor Vacancies
The Ministry has provided the following distribution of Mentor positions across the 10 counties and 16 sub-counties.
| County | Sub-County | Locations | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baringo | Kolowa | Loiwat, Barpello and Ngoroni | 28 |
| Turkana | Turkana North | Ngisiger, Yapakuno, Kaeris and Kataboi | 28 |
| Kisumu | Kisumu West | Central Kisumu | 14 |
| Kisumu | Nyando | Onjiko | 14 |
| Migori | Nyatike | West Kadem, Amoyo Central and Aneko | 14 |
| Migori | Kuria East | Nyabasi West, Nyabasi North and Masongaleni | 14 |
| Makueni | Kibwezi | Masongaleni | 14 |
| Makueni | Mbooni West | Utangwa, Itetani and Kyuu | 14 |
| Murang’a | Murang’a East | Gikandu | 14 |
| Murang’a | Murang’a South | Kimathi (Saba Saba) | 14 |
| Taita Taveta | Taveta | Jipe, Njukini and Timbila | 14 |
| Taita Taveta | Mwatate | Mwatate, Kishamba and Rong’e Juu | 14 |
| Marsabit | Saku (M. Central) | Jirime and Hula Hula | 14 |
| Marsabit | North Horr | Malabot and North Horr | 14 |
| Wajir | Wajir East | Maalim Salat, Jogbaro and Arbaqeramso | 28 |
| Tana River | Tana North | Buwa, Chewele, Hirimani, Hosing’o, Mbalambala and Sala | 28 |
| Total | 16 Sub-Counties | 10 Counties | 280 |
2. Mentor Supervisor – 19 Posts
- Position: Mentor Supervisor
- Number of Vacancies: 19
- Terms of Service: Contract
- Contract Duration: 15 Months (Non-Renewable)
- Deployment: Same locations as the Mentors
Job Description
Mentor Supervisors will support the coordination and supervision of mentorship activities in the selected programme locations.
The position involves overseeing the implementation of mentorship programmes, providing guidance to Mentors and supporting the monitoring of programme activities.
Mentor Supervisors will also contribute to maintaining programme standards, coordinating field activities and ensuring that mentorship interventions respond appropriately to the needs of vulnerable populations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The following are general functions associated with mentorship supervision:
- Coordinating and supervising mentorship activities within assigned programme locations.
- Providing guidance and operational support to Mentors.
- Monitoring the implementation of community mentorship programmes.
- Supporting the preparation of programme progress reports.
- Reviewing mentorship activities and identifying implementation challenges.
- Facilitating communication between Mentors and programme management teams.
- Supporting adherence to safeguarding and ethical standards.
- Coordinating community engagement activities.
- Monitoring programme performance and supporting evaluation activities.
- Promoting effective service delivery to vulnerable programme participants.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants for the Mentor Supervisor position should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology or a related discipline.
- At least one year of experience in mentorship, youth programmes, community work or poverty graduation programmes.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).
- Experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations.
Deployment Locations
The 19 Mentor Supervisors will be selected from the same locations advertised for the Mentor positions.
Applicants should review the official recruitment information for the applicable deployment arrangements.
Terms of Service
Both positions will be offered on a contract basis for a period of 15 months.
The contracts are non-renewable, as indicated in the official recruitment advertisement.
The recruitment covers a total of 299 opportunities:
- Mentor: 280 Positions
- Mentor Supervisor: 19 Positions
- Total: 299 Positions
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications online through the official State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs recruitment website.
The application process involves the following steps:
- Visit the official recruitment website at www.socialprotection.go.ke.
- Access the recruitment information for Mentors and Mentor Supervisors.
- Select the position of interest.
- Review the advertised requirements and available locations.
- Complete the online application process as instructed.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear in person before the interview or recruitment panels.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 17th November 2026.
Interested candidates should ensure that their applications are submitted online before the deadline.
