Career Success Coach (Somali Speaking)

Location: Remote and open to candidates anywhere; reliable availability during East Africa Time (EAT) program hours is required.

Company

hirify.global provides AI and data workforce development programs for professionals, enterprises, governments, and international development organizations.

What you will do

• Hold scheduled 1:1 coaching sessions and provide additional support during office hours.
• Coach learners on remote job searches, online freelance and gig platforms, employer expectations, and interview preparation, including mock interviews in English.
• Coordinate with Teaching Assistants and the operations team through weekly updates and bi-weekly team syncs.
• Respond to learner messages within 24 hours, record coaching notes, and update monthly job-search and placement status.
• Provide feedback on resume drafts, LinkedIn profiles, final resumes, and relevant freelance-platform profiles.

Requirements

• Professional working proficiency in both Somali and English, spoken and written, with executive-ready communication skills.
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in career development or coaching, recruitment, professional counseling, or job-seeker-focused program management.
• Experience guiding adult learners or job seekers and building trusting relationships.
• Experience delivering career coaching fully remotely.
• Familiarity with remote and international hiring, online job platforms, and freelance platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, solve problems proactively, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Comfort with Google Workspace, Zoom, Pumble, Slack, and new tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in data, technology, or AI-related recruiting or careers.
• Arabic proficiency and familiarity with Maay and standard Somali.
• Familiarity with the Somali labor market and barriers such as connectivity, online payments, and documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time contract program opportunity within the Expert Network.
• Fully virtual training-to-jobs program supporting young people in Somalia.
• Program dates, weekly hours, and cohort size will be shared with shortlisted candidates before commitment.
• Work supports mission-driven learner outcomes and remote employment opportunities worldwide.

Hiring process

• Provide general availability during EAT hours when applying.
• Program dates, weekly hours, and cohort size will be confirmed before any commitment.