Instant Network School (INS) Coach

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

General Background

In Ethiopia, 70% of the population is under 30 and the need is urgent. Over a quarter of young people are unemployed, and many face significant barriers to education and other opportunities, exacerbated by on-going conflict and climate-induced disasters. More than 4 million Ethiopians have been displaced, and for these communities, education is more than just learning—it’s a vital pathway to stability and resilience.

For the past 11 years, together with UNHCR, Vodafone Foundation have worked to deliver quality education for refugee and host communities. Through our Instant Network Schools program, we have leveraged innovative partnership and digital solutions to reach over 300,000 students across six countries. Now, we want to expand our impact even further to Ethiopia. In collaboration with Safaricom Ethiopia, we are proud to contribute to the youth development efforts of Amref Health Africa and extend the legacies of Kefeta project through digital empowerment.

Through this initiative, we are digitizing the Kefeta interventions by setting up digital hubs to expand access to education and life skills, while also creating pathways to employment, especially in the tech sector. By integrating technology, we are elevating an already impactful program to new heights, unlocking its potential to reach even more young people.

Position overview

This collaboration between Amref and Vodafone will help digitize 11 service delivery outlets in the next years. The role is responsible for leading the implementation and management of the INS program within the Kefeta-affiliated Youth Centers, ensuring alignment with both Amref Health Africa and Vodafone Foundation (VFF) goals. The role also supports youth empowerment through the effective use of INS infrastructure, contributing to long-term development objectives.

The Instant Network School (INS) coach will report to Digital Youth Development and Private Sector Engagement Advisor with technical supervision from the Education Curriculum and Digital Learning Advisor. S/he will work closely work with the Amref Kefeta Digitla Youth Activity Team and other Amref program leads in the regions and cities. S/he will also work closely the responsible government sector offices in each of the target cities.

Roles and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and Lead DIY Centre Operations: Oversee the setup and operation of the DIY Centre within the assigned Kefeta-affiliated Youth Centre, ensuring alignment with the program’s vision and objectives.
• Program Implementation:  Execute the DIY program according to approved timelines, budgets, and compliance with Amref Health Africa and Vodafone Foundation (VFF) guidelines, procedures, and quality standards. These includes Youth Mobilization, Provision of Market Oriented Trainings, Coaching and Mentorship, Internship and Employment Linkage, Supporting Youth Led Enterprise Establishment
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensure the DIY infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards. Proactively identify and report technical issues and coordinate timely resolutions or support requests.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between Vodafone Foundation, Amref, and the local community, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Community Engagement: Actively promote the utilization of DIY infrastructure within the Kefeta youth community and the kefeta youth coalitions facilitating access and encouraging participation in the program.
• Training & Mentorship: Lead the delivery of training, mentoring, and other capacity-building activities related to DIY, ensuring the effective transfer of skills and knowledge.
• Program Representation: Advocate for the program’s objectives, promoting a positive image of INS and ensuring strong visibility within the community and among partners.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Support: Collect, archive and retrieve program related data and submit timely report

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, ICT, Computing/Networking/Data science or related field
• Minimum 4 years working experience in program management or ICT-related field
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing training for youth
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Linux server administration (preferably Red Hat family distributions)
• Knowledge of hardware troubleshooting and maintenance
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be on Friday, 17 April 2026. 

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.