Consultant – Higher Education Access for Refugee Youth (Kenya)

About the role

The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is seeking a consultant to lead the “University Now” initiative in Nairobi. The role will support refugee‑led organisations (RLOs) in expanding access to higher education for displaced young people across Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach models that connect refugee and displaced youth with higher‑education opportunities.
• Lead a cohort of urban‑based RLOs, providing technical assistance and capacity‑building.
• Coordinate with the Mastercard Foundation, DREEM project partners, and higher‑education institutions.
• Prepare progress reports for the DREEM Higher Education Inclusion Manager and monitor project impact.
• Contribute to scaling the “University Now” model to additional Kenyan urban centres.

Required profile

• Experience working on higher‑education inclusion or refugee‑focused programmes in Kenya.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with RLOs and manage multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Understanding of Kenyan higher‑education landscape and scholarship pathways.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Required skills

• None specified in the posting.

What we offer

• Two‑year consultancy contract based in Nairobi.
• Opportunity to influence higher‑education access for vulnerable youth.
• Collaboration with international development partners and leading NGOs.