Mentor – Vocational Training Program

Background
Farah Social Foundation is implementing a vocational training (VT) program targeting youth aged 15–25 years. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive business kits to support entrepreneurship or self-employment. To ensure their sustained success, mentors will provide follow-up guidance, support, and monitoring after the training.

Objective of the Assignment
The mentor will provide coaching, guidance, and employability support to VT participants, ensuring they are able to implement the skills learned, utilize business kits effectively, and transition into employment or self-employment.

Scope of Work
The mentor will be responsible for:

Providing 6 individual mentorship sessions to each of the 75 VT participants.

Supporting participants in using their business kits effectively.

Monitoring participants’ progress in applying vocational skills.

Assessing participants’ employability, business readiness, and performance 6 months after training completion.

Reporting key progress, challenges, and recommendations to the Project Manager.

Providing guidance on problem-solving, business planning, and professional growth.

Mentorship Structure

Target group: 75 VT graduates

Number of sessions: 6 per individual

Session format: In-person or virtual, as agreed with the project team

Duration: Flexible, spread over 6 months post-training

Focus areas: Business implementation, employability, skill application, problem-solving, and professional guidance

Deliverables
The mentor is expected to deliver:

Mentorship session plans and schedules.

Attendance and progress records for each participant.

Mid-term progress report summarizing participant engagement, challenges, and solutions.

Final report on participants’ employability, business performance, and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience
The mentor must have:

Experience in vocational training, business coaching, or entrepreneurship support.

Strong knowledge of small business development and youth employability.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to guide youth from diverse and vulnerable backgrounds.

Experience in monitoring, evaluation, or impact assessment is an asset.

Payment Terms

Payment will be based on actual mentorship sessions delivered.

Payments will be released upon submission and approval of deliverables, including reports and attendance sheets.

Ethical, Safety & Safeguarding Requirements
The mentor must comply with Farah Social Foundation’s Code of Conduct, PSEA, and safeguarding policies at all times.