Job Description
NGO Jobs. Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP) Jobs
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Fashion Lab, including maker space, co-working space, photo studio and showroom.
- Ensure timely execution of the lab work plan and achievement of results.
- Manage the administrative and legal aspects of the lab, in coordination with the project accountant, ensuring compliance with AICS, CISP and KikoRomeo regulations.
- Help develop budgets and track expenses to ensure effective resource utilization in coordination with the Project Accountant.
- Create an enabling environment with staff, partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to ensure the program has lasting impact.
- Support the project’s communication, visibility, and advocacy efforts.
- Input in the practical lab training programs to ensure they meet the needs of the target recipients.
- Help develop the Fashion Lab residency, coordinating the details of the in-lab activities.
- Sell membership to fashion professionals.
- Host stylists and buyers, introducing them to designer collections in the showroom, taking orders and coordinating rentals.
- Facilitate community conversations to facilitate their buy-in to the Fashion Lab.
- Develop local and international networks to fashion professionals, and maker spaces.
- Ensure the machinery and assets of the Centre are used and kept in good condition.
- Organize the machinery and photographic usage schedule.
- Ensure safety of the lab users and assets.
- Staff Management
- Manage a team of Lab Tailoring technicians, Receptionist(s) and out-sourced cleaning company.
- Coordinate with the Project Accountant and Project Logistician as well as the KikoRomeo fashion expert, visiting education consultants, trainers and monitoring & evaluation expert.
- Report to the KikoRomeo Project Manager.
Key Deliverables
- Well-functioning Fashion Lab
- Users’ rates card
- Monthly Reports to the Project Manager
- Quarterly and monthly budgets for the Fashion Lab (by end of year 1)
- Fashion industry events including the Lab launch
- Engaging and active website and social media.
Requirements:
Education:
A university degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, Fashion and Textile Studies or related fields.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a managerial position, ideally in a co-working space or similar.
- Proven expertise in budget design and management.
- Experience managing Human Resources (HR).
- Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of current ethical fashion and sustainability concerns.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
How to Apply
The interested applicants with the required skills are invited to submit their application to kikoromeonairobi@gmail.com and cc kenya@cisp-ngo.org not later than Sunday 16th November 2025 by 23.59 (EAT) with the E-Mail subject line as job title. Late applications will not be reviewed.
Applications must include ALL of the following in order to be assessed:
Cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position including your availability and salary expectation.
CV including 2 referees (maximum 2 pages)
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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