Education Foundation Coordinator

About the role

K.I.C.E Foundation, a mission-driven foundation supporting financially challenged students in Kikuyu Constituency through educational sponsorship, mentorship and holistic support, is looking for an Education Foundation Coordinator. The role suits a dynamic professional with strong program coordination experience in education or youth development, able to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sponsorship cycle: application outreach, eligibility vetting, school placement, onboarding and continuous monitoring of student progress
• Ensure timely payment of school fees and coordinate other educational and welfare support; provide academic follow-up and early warning of behavioural challenges
• Offer emotional and psychosocial support directly or through referrals
• Design and run mentorship programs, recruit and train mentors, and track outcomes
• Build relationships with schools, community leaders, parents, donors and corporate sponsors, and represent the foundation in meetings and public forums
• Organise sponsorship drives, career talks, leadership forums and community service activities
• Monitor academic performance, attendance and behaviour, keep records and dashboards, and prepare reports for trustees and funders
• Follow foundation policies, keep accurate confidential records, improve processes and coordinate logistics for activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Project Management or a related field
• At least 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 with vulnerable or adolescent populations and public school experience preferred

Required skills

• Strong planning, coordination and organisational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders