Leadership Transformation Coach, NEXGEN Graduate Fellowship Programme

Position Summary

Leadership Coach will inspire and mentor youth fellows to develop self-awareness,  leadership skills, and cross-sector competencies through personalized coaching and experiential learning. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Design & Facilitate Leadership Development Sessions 

• Develop and deliver dynamic, engaging, and culturally relevant leadership sessions—both  online and offline—aligned with the fellows’ development needs. 
• Use experiential learning methods to help fellows understand leadership concepts such as  team building, empathy, conflict resolution, inclusive leadership, and community  mobilization. 
• Adapt content and facilitation style based on group dynamics, learning styles, and feedback. 

2. Individual and Group Coaching 

• Provide one-on-one coaching to fellows to support their personal and leadership  development journeys. 
• Facilitate small group coaching circles to create peer support environments that build trust,  empathy, and shared learning. 
• Guide fellows in setting personal goals, tracking their progress, and celebrating milestones.

3. Fellow Reflection & Goal-Setting Support 

• Encourage self-reflection and critical thinking through structured tools, journaling, and  guided dialogue. 
• Support fellows in creating action plans and leadership projects that align with their values  and community priorities. 
• Monitor fellows’ development through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and growth  assessments. 

4. Documentation of Transformational Stories 

• Collect, document, and analyze stories of change, challenges, and breakthroughs  experienced by fellows during the program. 
• Contribute to case studies and impact reports by highlighting fellow journeys, achievements,  and lessons learned. 
• Ensure ethical storytelling practices, with consent and dignity maintained at all times.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building 

• Maintain meaningful and consistent engagement with fellows throughout the program  lifecycle. 
• Liaise with partners, mentors, and community leaders to identify growth opportunities and  ensure alignment with program goals. 
• Represent the program at events and contribute to building a supportive ecosystem for youth  leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Science, Development Studies, Social Work,  Education, or related fields. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, or youth leadership facilitation.
• Experience with virtual coaching platforms and digital tools is preferred. 

Skills & Competencies

• High emotional intelligence and active listening skills. 
• Facilitation skills with a focus on experiential and personalized learning. 
• Ability to adapt coaching approaches to diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to foster  inclusive and respectful dialogue.

JAAGO is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

JAAGO is also committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity and well-being of children, young people and other vulnerable groups. All applicants must share this commitment, will be required to adhere to JAAGO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if appointed, and may be subject to pre-employment reference and background checks and mandatory safeguarding training.