Education Foundation Coordinator
Job summary
Our client, K.I.C.E Foundation, is a mission-driven foundation committed to transforming lives through educational sponsorship, mentorship, and holistic support for bright but financially challenged students in Kikuyu Constituency. The foundation believes in the power of education as a gateway to opportunity and aims to empower youth by removing ba
Job descriptions & requirements
1. Program Coordination
- Manage the end-to-end sponsorship cycle,
including application outreach, eligibility vetting, school placement,
onboarding, and continuous monitoring of student progress
- Ensure timely payment of school fees and
coordinate the disbursement of other educational and welfare support services.
- Provide academic follow-up and coordinate with
schools to identify early warning signs of academic or behavioral challenges
among sponsored students.
- Offer emotional and psychosocial support
mechanisms either directly or through referrals to relevant professionals.
2. Mentorship Program Management
- Design and execute structured mentorship
programs that promote personal growth, academic performance, and leadership
among beneficiaries.
- Recruit, vet, and onboard suitable mentors
with a passion for youth development.
- Train mentors and facilitate ongoing
engagement and communication between mentors and mentees.
- Track participation, monitor outcomes, and
adjust mentorship activities based on impact and feedback.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative
relationships with key stakeholders, including school administrators, community
leaders, parents, donors, and corporate sponsors.
- Serve as the main point of contact for all
program stakeholders, providing regular updates, reports, and insights.
- Organize and facilitate events such as
sponsorship drives, career talks, leadership forums, and community service
activities aimed at enhancing student exposure and development.
- Represent the foundation professionally in
meetings and public forums.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Track academic performance, class attendance,
personal development, and behavioral trends for all sponsored students using
defined tools and indicators.
- Develop and maintain detailed records and
dashboards to monitor student progress and program effectiveness.
- Identify and intervene in cases of student
disengagement, poor performance, or welfare concerns.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for internal and
external audiences, including trustees and funding partners.
5. Operational Excellence
- Ensure full adherence to the foundation’s
policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate records in both physical and
digital formats, ensuring data privacy and confidentiality.
- Proactively identify areas for process
improvement and recommend solutions that increase program efficiency and
impact.
- Coordinate logistics for program activities,
including transportation, event planning, supplies, and communication.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Project Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of post-graduation experience in teaching, mentorship, student affairs, or program coordination
- Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder programs with measurable outcomes
- Experience working with vulnerable or adolescent populations (preferred)
- Public school experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated passion and success in developing people and building capacity
- Strong planning, coordination, and organizational abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
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