Career Success Coach (Somali speaking)

Correlation One is the largest provider of AI and data workforce development programs globally, having trained over 500,000 professionals across 11 countries. As the largest training provider for Amazon Career Choice, and a growing partner to governments and international development organizations, Correlation One sits at the intersection of employer talent needs and scalable workforce training. We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and leading employers to close skills gaps in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and operations leadership. Our programs produce job-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one. About the program We are proactively hiring Career Success Coaches (CSCs) for a new, fully virtual training-to-jobs program for young people in Somalia. Learners train in Data Analytics or Data Annotation, and the program's goal is employment: remote roles and paid online work with employers worldwide. Schedule and cohort size: We are finalizing the program dates, weekly hours, and cohort size, and will share them with shortlisted candidates before any commitment is made. Coaching will take place during East Africa Time (EAT) hours, so please tell us your general availability when you apply. Your impact CSCs work alongside Teaching Assistants and the Correlation One operations team to give learners the professional development support they need to get hired. You will help learners present their skills to remote employers, navigate online hiring and freelance platforms, and prepare for interviews in English. The ideal candidate is: Passionate about mission-driven work and exceptional outcomes for learners. An empathetic, strong communicator who can advise young job seekers on reaching their career goals. A collaborative team player eager to develop new career advising and engagement approaches. Organized, with strong project management skills and a big-picture mindset. Role responsibilities The role focuses on 1:1 coaching, tracking learner progress, giving feedback, and sharing regular updates with the Correlation One team. How you spend your time across the four areas below can flex with cohort needs and the stage of the program. 1:1 coaching meetings Hold scheduled 1:1 coaching sessions (30 minutes or less each) and ad hoc support during posted office hours. Communicate clearly with learners in English and in Somali when needed. Coach learners on remote job search, online freelance and gig platforms, employer expectations for remote work, and interview preparation, including mock interviews in English. Program operations team coordination Share a weekly asynchronous update covering wins, learner flags, and announcements. Attend a bi-weekly team sync with the Correlation One operations team. Learner engagement, interaction tracking and job search progress Respond to learner messages on Pumble or Slack and by email within 24 hours. Log notes from coaching meetings. Update job search and placement status for all learners in your cohort monthly. Structured learner support deliverables Give feedback on learners' resumes and professional profiles in three waves across the program: LinkedIn profile Final resume Where relevant, the same feedback applies to learners' freelance platform profiles. Who you are (requirements) Professional working proficiency in both Somali and English , spoken and written, with executive-ready communication skills. A 4-year degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years of professional experience in career development or coaching, recruitment, professional counseling, or program management focused on job seekers. Experience guiding adult learners or job seekers and building trusting relationships with them. Experience delivering career coaching fully remotely. Familiarity with how remote and international hiring works, including online job and freelance platforms. A strong work ethic, with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. A proactive problem-solver with close attention to detail. Comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Pumble, or Slack and new tools. Preferred Experience in data, technology, or AI-related recruiting or careers. Arabic proficiency and familiarity with Maay as well as standard Somali. Familiarity with the Somali labor market and the practical barriers young Somali job seekers face, such as connectivity, online payments, and documentation. Where you are This role is remote and open to candidates anywhere, provided you can reliably meet learners during EAT program hours. Compensation The compensation for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education, and skill sets. Correlation One's Commitment Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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