Community-Based Trainer and Mobiliser for Early Childhood Education

About the role

The Community-Based Trainer and Mobiliser (CBTM) will support the implementation and monitoring of an Early Childhood Development programme in Laikipia North Subcounty, working closely with teachers, parents, and local authorities to improve access and participation for vulnerable children.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to ECD centres to monitor enrolment, attendance, learning conditions and support teachers with record‑keeping.
• Monitor school feeding activities, verify proper use of fortified porridge, maintain stock registers and report any discrepancies.
• Engage parents, caregivers and community leaders to promote attendance, organise sensitisation meetings and foster local ownership of the programme.
• Liaise with sub‑county education offices, assist in centre selection, and facilitate orientation sessions for teachers and caregivers.
• Collect monthly data on enrolment, attendance, feeding coverage and transition to Grade 1, and submit activity reports while ensuring safeguarding compliance.

Required profile

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Development Education, Education, Community Development or a related field.
• Experience working with ECD centres, teachers or community‑based education programmes.
• Strong understanding of early childhood learning, attendance, school readiness and transition to primary school.
• Ability to travel regularly to remote centres in Laikipia North and communicate effectively in Maa, Kiswahili and English.
• Commitment to child safeguarding, accountability and inclusive education.

Required skills

• Basic data collection and reporting skills.
• Good communication skills in Maa, Kiswahili and English.