Disability Inclusive Youth Counselor

TechnoServe is a global nonprofit that leverages markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth. For over 50 years, it has supported smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs to lift themselves out of poverty. In Kenya, TechnoServe is implementing the 3-year BlueBiz Program, which equips youth in the Blue Economy with enterprise development, financial literacy, and soft skills. The program addresses barriers such as limited skills, finance, technology, and market access while strengthening local leadership. BlueBiz operates across Kenya’s five coastal counties—Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu—working with local partners, CBOs, the private sector, and government to create economic opportunities for youth and build sustainable, inclusive business models.
Role Overview: Disability Inclusive Youth Counselor (DIYC)

1. The DIYC is a youth leader with lived experience of disability who promotes practical, community-led disability inclusion within the Blue Economy. As a local resident actively engaged in livelihoods such as fisheries, ecotourism, or seaweed farming, the DIYC provides firsthand insights to make BlueBiz activities more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
2. The DIYC supports inclusive program design, outreach, training, and implementation, acting as a bridge between youth with disabilities, OPDs, partners, and community leaders. Through mentorship and advocacy, the role promotes meaningful participation, inclusive practices, and youth leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate disability inclusion across BlueBiz activities and partner engagements
• Promote participation of youth with disabilities in Blue Economy value chains
• Engage OPDs, community leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen inclusion
• Conduct awareness sessions and co-facilitate inclusion-focused trainings
• Mentor youth with disabilities and serve as a role model
• Track inclusion progress, gather feedback, and support accessible materials and accommodations

Required Qualifications

• Young adult with lived experience of disability
• Experience in the Blue Economy or related sectors
• Experience working with youth, PWDs, or marginalized communities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community knowledge
• Resident of Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, or Mombasa County

Success Milestones

• 30 Days: Complete onboarding and assess current inclusion practices
• 90 Days: Deliver at least one awareness session and submit recommendations
• 6 Months: Co-lead 3 trainings and support 5 inclusive interventions
• 1 Year: Establish a mentorship network and improve PWD participation
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to Apply