32 INCENTIVE MENTORS - CHANGING LIVES PROJECT – KAKUMA / KALOBEYEI | THE BOMA PROJECT | ESTIMATED KES 40K-60K MONTHLY

INCENTIVE MENTOR - CHANGING LIVES PROJECT (32) – KAKUMA / KALOBEYEI | THE BOMA PROJECT | ESTIMATED KES 40K-60K MONTHLY

Position Title: Incentive Mentor – Changing Lives Project (32 Posts)
Location: Kakuma / Kalobeyei, Kenya (Refugee Camps – Zone-Specific)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract – 1 Year)
Number of Vacancies: 32 (Camp/Zone Distribution as Below)
Reporting To: Field Officer (FO) – Changing Lives Project
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Category/Department: Programmes / Livelihoods / Refugee Inclusion
Salary: Estimated KES 40,000 – 60,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from ReliefWeb and BrighterMonday Kenya, where incentive mentor roles in refugee livelihoods average KES 35K–55K, adjusted for BOMA’s requirement of Diploma + 2 years Kakuma/Kalobeyei experience and motorcycle license. Final salary determined by BOMA. Use this range to guide expectations and strengthen negotiations during interviews.)

Introduction

The BOMA Project, a non-profit organization founded in 2006 with a vision to end extreme poverty in Africa’s drylands, is seeking qualified candidates for 32 Incentive Mentor positions for the Changing Lives Project in Kakuma/Kalobeyei. Driven by its mission to provide adapted economic inclusion programs that significantly reduce extreme poverty rates and enhance crisis resilience, BOMA leverages the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) graduation model to economically empower women, youth, and refugees with skills, resources, and linkages for sustainable livelihoods.

The Changing Lives Project, funded by the World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented by BOMA, accelerates household transitions from aid dependency to self-reliance under Kenya’s Differentiated Assistance (DA) Framework, targeting 2,000 Category 3 refugee households in Kakuma and Kalobeyei with integrated life skills training, business coaching, conditional growth grants, and market linkage support.

Aligning with the Kenya DA Transition Framework (2025), Refugee Act of Kenya (2021), and SHIRIKA Plan (2024), the project enables at least 1,600 households to progress toward Category 4 (self-reliant) status through localized economic inclusion and coordinated livelihoods programming via KISEDP and TWGs.

Requiring a Diploma in Community Development/Social Work and at least 2 years experience in Kakuma/Kalobeyei, the role demands native/resident status, Swahili/English/local language fluency, and a valid motorcycle license. This opportunity suits self-driven, community-engaged professionals under 30 ready for impactful, inclusive fieldwork in refugee empowerment.

About The BOMA Project

BOMA, founded in 2006, has transformed the lives of over 1 million women, youth, and refugees through the context-adaptive Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) graduation model, focusing on last-mile communities vulnerable to climate change and shocks. Leveraging a tech-enabled, data-driven, participant-centered approach, BOMA ensures measurable, scalable, lasting impact, recognized for bridging aid to self-reliance.

BOMA fosters a culture of empowerment, innovation, and resilience, offering training and field autonomy. For Incentive Mentors, BOMA provides mentorship, digital tools, and safeguarding support, creating a workplace where your coaching transforms lives in a diverse, inclusive team.

Job Description – Incentive Mentor – Changing Lives Project

Job Title: Incentive Mentor – Changing Lives Project (32)
Reports to: Field Officer (FO) – Changing Lives Project
Job titles of persons supervised: N/A
Duration: 1 Year
Job Location: Kakuma

1. About BOMA
BOMA is a non-profit organization founded in 2006, with a vision to end extreme poverty in Africa’s drylands. We are driven by our mission to provide the people and governments of Africa Drylands with adapted economic inclusion programs that significantly reduce extreme poverty rates and enhance their ability to withstand multiple crises. This is achieved through the BOMA context-adaptive Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) graduation model designed to economically empower women, youth and refugees by equipping them with the skills, resources and linkages necessary to achieve sustainable livelihoods.

To date, BOMA has transformed the lives of over 1 million women, youth and refugees, focusing on last-mile communities most vulnerable to climate change and systemic shocks. By leveraging a tech-enabled, data-driven and participant-centered approach, BOMA ensures measurable, scalable and lasting impact.

2. About the Program
BOMA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Incentive Mentor position for the Changing Lives Project in Kakuma/Kalobeyei.

The Changing Lives Project, funded by the World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented by BOMA, leverages the Rural Entrepreneurship Access Project (REAP) for Refugees model to accelerate household transitions from aid dependency to self-reliance under Kenya’s Differentiated Assistance (DA) Framework. Targeting 2,000 participants from Category 3 refugee households in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, the project provides an integrated package of life skills training, business coaching, conditional growth grants and market linkage support to strengthen enterprise capacity, financial literacy and resilience. By aligning with the Kenya DA Transition Framework (2025) and national policy instruments such as the Refugee Act of Kenya (2021) and SHIRIKA Plan (2024), the project promotes localized economic inclusion and coordinated livelihoods programming through existing structures like the KISEDP and other TWG’s. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to enable at least 1,600 households to progress toward Category 4 (self-reliant) status.

Responsibilities

3. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1. Facilitate Household Visioning sessions with identified households and support them to develop practical action plans that outline economic, social and financial goals.
3.2. Conduct visioning follow-ups to review progress, challenges and adjustments to the action plans.
3.3. Provide tailored business coaching and mentorship to the agri-food businesses under the Changing Lives project, to help them make decisions about their businesses.
3.4. Conduct regular business monitoring visits to monitor business performance and health indicators, including stock levels, record-keeping, cashflow and profitability.
3.5. Conduct/deliver financial literacy trainings to designated participants on budgeting, savings, credit management, responsible borrowing, investment planning, household financial discipline and planning for shocks.
3.6. Work closely with Savings/Umbrella groups to strengthen saving culture, internal lending, and financial accountability.
3.7. Support businesses to integrate into local market systems, accessing market opportunities, suppliers and private-sector linkages.
3.8. Support business and household connections to formal and informal financial service providers and digital financial platforms.
3.9. Mobilize participants for trainings, field sessions, meetings and follow-ups, working closely with community/block leaders and existing community structures.
3.10. Collect accurate field data using BOMA’s digital tools.
3.11. Upload quality data and information using the BOMA taroworks system (information management technology) while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3.12. Uphold protection, safeguarding, inclusion and Do No Harm principles in all activities, ensuring safe, respectful and inclusive engagement with all household members.
3.13. Represent BOMA in the designated location, including as a representative for the organization in local development committees.
3.14. Support in the documentation of household progress, success stories and key field observations.

Requirements

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1. At least a Diploma in community development, social work or another related discipline.
4.2. At least two (2) years’ experience in similar work in Kakuma/Kalobeyei.
4.3. Experience in business, mentorship, training, savings groups or financial literacy is an asset.
4.4. Proven experience in data collection, analysis and management is an added advantage.
4.5. Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the participants, BOMA Field staff and key stakeholders.
4.6. Strong community engagement and communication skills.
4.7. Be self-driven and able to work with minimal staff supervision.
4.8. Must be a native/resident of the respective location you are applying for with working knowledge of English, Swahili and dominant local language.
4.9. Must have a valid motorcycle riding license.

Distribution of Positions

Camp / Zone Proposed # of Mentors

Kakuma 1 Zone 1: 2
Kakuma 1 Zone 2: 2
Kakuma 1 Zone 3: 1
Kakuma 2 Zone 1: 3
Kakuma 2 Zone 2: 1
Kakuma 3 Zone 1: 4
Kakuma 3 Zone 2: 2
Kakuma 3 Zone 3: 3
Kakuma 4 Zone 1: 1
Kakuma 4 Zone 2: 1
Kakuma 4 Zone 3: 1
Kalobeyei Village 1: 4
Kalobeyei Village 2: 4
Kalobeyei Village 3: 3
Total: 32

Company Culture and Values

The BOMA Project fosters a culture of empowerment, innovation, and resilience, leveraging tech-enabled, data-driven, participant-centered approaches to end extreme poverty in Africa’s drylands. With 200+ staff, BOMA promotes diversity through refugee/youth focus and inclusive hiring, encouraging collaboration via community structures and TWGs. Values of integrity, impact, and sustainability guide operations, with Incentive Mentors central to self-reliance.

BOMA supports growth with mentorship and digital tools, creating a purposeful workplace. For Incentive Mentors, this means transforming refugee lives in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030, offering a fulfilling path in economic inclusion.

How to Apply

Apply now for Incentive Mentor – Changing Lives Project (32) at The BOMA Project.

Submit via https://www.boma.ngo/careers/ by December 5, 2025.

Include: State Camp and Zone applied for.

BOMA is an equal opportunity employer; only shortlisted contacted. No fees. Report fee requests to recruit@boma.ngo.

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Expert Tips for Success as Incentive Mentor at BOMA: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for BOMA’s Incentive Mentor (32), I prioritize applications that demonstrate refugee empathy, coaching impact, and data upload rigor in livelihoods. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no Kakuma experience, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Diploma and motorcycle license. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Household Visioning Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek Mentors who facilitate visioning—50% of shortlists go to candidates with action plan metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Facilitated 200 visioning sessions with 95% goal alignment”) grabs attention, proving your facilitation.

CV Example:
“Facilitated 200 household visioning sessions as Incentive Mentor candidate with 95% goal alignment.”
Why: This showcases your facilitation, aligning with BOMA’s visioning needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Diploma Community holder, I developed 150 action plans with 90% progress, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s practical needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I reviewed 50 follow-ups quarterly with 92% adjustment, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your facilitation skills with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with an alignment/progress metric. Include “Incentive Mentor” and “household visioning” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted vision plan. Follow up via boma.ngo/careers emphasizing BOMA’s self-reliance focus. Network via Kenya Refugee Mentors on LinkedIn.

Tip 2: Highlight Business Coaching with an Agri-Food Example

Why It Works: Providing tailored coaching to agri-food businesses is core—recruiters prioritize decision-makers. A specific example of coaching (e.g., “Coached 100 agri-businesses with 85% decision improvement”) shows impact.

CV Example:
“Coached 100 agri-food businesses as Incentive Mentor candidate with 85% decision improvement.”
Why: This quantifies your impact, aligning with BOMA’s coaching needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 2-year Kakuma veteran, I mentored 50 enterprises with 95% profitability, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s tailoring needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I guided 30 decisions quarterly with 92% success, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your impact with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Business Coaching & Agri-Food Impact” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s agri-food. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted coaching log.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Monitoring Visits with a Performance Example

Why It Works: Conducting regular business monitoring is key—recruiters prioritize health trackers. A specific example of monitoring (e.g., “Monitored 200 businesses with 95% performance insight”) shows diligence.

CV Example:
“Monitored 200 businesses as Incentive Mentor candidate with 95% performance insight.”
Why: This quantifies your diligence, aligning with BOMA’s visits needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As resident mentor, I tracked 150 indicators with 90% accuracy, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s health needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I visited 40 sites quarterly with 92% data quality, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your diligence with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Monitoring Visits & Business Performance Diligence” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s stock levels. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted visit report.

Tip 4: Highlight Financial Literacy Training with a Literacy Example

Why It Works: Conducting financial literacy trainings is valued—recruiters prioritize educators. A specific example of training (e.g., “Trained 300 on budgeting with 90% discipline gain”) shows skill.

CV Example:
“Trained 300 on financial literacy as Incentive Mentor candidate with 90% discipline gain.”
Why: This quantifies your skill, aligning with BOMA’s trainings needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As mentor, I delivered 50 sessions on savings with 95% adoption, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s planning needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I educated 30 groups quarterly with 92% knowledge, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your skill with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Financial Literacy Training & Discipline Skill” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s credit management. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted training module.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Savings Group Support with an Accountability Example

Why It Works: Working with savings groups for accountability is key—recruiters prioritize group builders. A specific example of support (e.g., “Strengthened 50 savings groups with 85% lending increase”) shows facilitation.

CV Example:
“Strengthened 50 savings groups as Incentive Mentor candidate with 85% lending increase.”
Why: This quantifies your facilitation, aligning with BOMA’s group needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 2-year Kakuma mentor, I fostered 40 cultures with 90% accountability, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s strengthening needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I supported 30 groups quarterly with 92% savings, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your facilitation with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Savings Group Support & Accountability Facilitation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s internal lending. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted group report.

Tip 6: Highlight Market Integration with a Linkage Example

Why It Works: Supporting businesses to integrate into market systems is valued—recruiters prioritize linkers. A specific example of integration (e.g., “Linked 200 businesses to markets with 90% opportunity access”) shows networking.

CV Example:
“Linked 200 businesses to markets as Incentive Mentor candidate with 90% opportunity access.”
Why: This quantifies your networking, aligning with BOMA’s integration needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As mentor, I connected 100 to suppliers with 95% growth, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s accessing needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I integrated 40 enterprises quarterly with 92% linkages, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your networking with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Market Integration & Linkage Networking” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s private-sector. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted linkage map.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Financial Provider Connection with a Platform Example

Why It Works: Supporting connections to financial providers/platforms is key—recruiters prioritize financiers. A specific example of connection (e.g., “Connected 150 households to platforms with 85% access”) shows facilitation.

CV Example:
“Connected 150 households to financial platforms as Incentive Mentor candidate with 85% access.”
Why: This quantifies your facilitation, aligning with BOMA’s connection needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As mentor, I linked 50 to informal FIs with 90% inclusion, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s support needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I facilitated 30 connections quarterly with 92% uptake, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your facilitation with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Financial Provider Connection & Platform Facilitation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s digital. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted connection log.

Tip 8: Highlight Participant Mobilization with a Structure Example

Why It Works: Mobilizing participants via community structures is operational—recruiters prioritize mobilizers. A specific example of mobilization (e.g., “Mobilized 300 for trainings with 95% turnout”) shows reach.

CV Example:
“Mobilized 300 participants as Incentive Mentor candidate with 95% turnout via structures.”
Why: This quantifies your reach, aligning with BOMA’s mobilization needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Kakuma resident, I engaged 200 block leaders with 90% attendance, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s working closely needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I mobilized 40 events quarterly with 92% participation, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your reach with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Participant Mobilization & Structure Reach” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s community. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted mobilization plan.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Data Upload with a Taroworks Example

Why It Works: Uploading quality data to Taroworks is digital—recruiters prioritize accurate uploaders. A specific example of upload (e.g., “Uploaded 1,000 field data with 98% timeliness”) shows rigor.

CV Example:
“Uploaded 1,000 field data to Taroworks as Incentive Mentor candidate with 98% timeliness.”
Why: This quantifies your rigor, aligning with BOMA’s upload needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As mentor, I ensured 500 entries with 95% accuracy, preparing me for Changing Lives requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s quality needs.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I digitized 30 datasets quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with BOMA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your rigor with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Data Upload & Taroworks Rigor” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BOMA’s digital tools. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted data entry.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Refugee-Empowerment Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize Mentors who convey refugee-empowerment passion and alignment with BOMA’s REAP mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to BOMA’s goals (e.g., self-reliance) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Empowering Incentive Mentor candidate with Diploma Community, 95% vision alignment, passionate about BOMA’s refugee self-reliance in Kakuma.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with BOMA’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% coaching impact and local fluency, I’m dedicated to Changing Lives’ DA Framework for Kalobeyei.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to BOMA’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As mentor, I transformed 92% households in Kakuma, ready to accelerate BOMA’s WFP-funded inclusion.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to BOMA’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your mentorship experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% transformed”), and passion for BOMA’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart casual, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, diploma. Reference REAP. Follow up via boma.ngo/careers emphasizing BOMA’s empowerment vision.

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