Job Openings at Education Development Center

The Eldoret Capacity Strengthening Officer plays a key role in supporting the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by providing technical assistance and capacity building to grantee youth organizations within the region engaged in reading remediation and family-centered educational activities. By enhancing these organizations' structural and functional capabilities, the officer ensures they are not only equipped to deliver on immediate project goals but are also positioned for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The role requires a dynamic approach to fostering organizational resilience, enabling community-led solutions, and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative and scalable interventions. This officer's efforts will directly contribute to the KPLP’s broader objectives of building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education systems within Eldoret.

This is a full-time position based in Eldoret, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position reports to the Regional Education Advisor and works closely with the Grants and Partnerships Manager and Family and Community Participation Advisor.

Qualifications

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop/update the KPLP Youth Led Organizations (YLO) Organization Development/Technical Capacity Strengthening strategy.
• Identify, develop and obtain YLO input in the capacity building materials to address needs and context of each YLO.
• Collaborate with regional and national team members to develop and implement training programs and workshops with grantee YLO focused on both organizational and technical capacity strengthening.
• Mentor YLOs to participate and present in cross-partner regional and national learning workshops including arranging logistics, travel and budget management for the workshops.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among grantee organizations and other stakeholders, networking, advocacy and effective communication with stakeholders that can support the YLOs sustainability efforts.
• Tailor development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities to needs and context of each grantee organization.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the progress of grantee organizations and provide on-site support and guidance.
• Develop a monitoring and reporting system including templates for use in checking progress of implementation of the approved capacity building plans on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with the Regional Education Advisor and other team members a timely and effective implementation of project activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of capacity-building activities and outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, management or business, community development, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
• Proven experience in organizational and technical capacity building and technical assistance within the education, youth development, or related sector, preferably with community-based or youth organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs and workshops.
• Knowledge of the local education landscape and challenges in the designated region.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

go to method of application »

The Eldoret Capacity Strengthening Officer plays a key role in supporting the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by providing technical assistance and capacity building to grantee youth organizations within the region engaged in reading remediation and family-centered educational activities. By enhancing these organizations' structural and functional capabilities, the officer ensures they are not only equipped to deliver on immediate project goals but are also positioned for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The role requires a dynamic approach to fostering organizational resilience, enabling community-led solutions, and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative and scalable interventions. This officer's efforts will directly contribute to the KPLP’s broader objectives of building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education systems within Eldoret.

This is a full-time position based in Garissa, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position reports to the Regional Education Advisor and works closely with the Grants and Partnerships Manager and Family and Community Participation Advisor.

Qualifications

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop/update the KPLP Youth Led Organizations (YLO) Organization Development/Technical Capacity Strengthening strategy.
• Identify, develop and obtain YLO input in the capacity building materials to address needs and context of each YLO.
• Collaborate with regional and national team members to develop and implement training programs and workshops with grantee YLO focused on both organizational and technical capacity strengthening.
• Mentor YLOs to participate and present in cross-partner regional and national learning workshops including arranging logistics, travel and budget management for the workshops.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among grantee organizations and other stakeholders, networking, advocacy and effective communication with stakeholders that can support the YLOs sustainability efforts.
• Tailor development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities to needs and context of each grantee organization.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the progress of grantee organizations and provide on-site support and guidance.
• Develop a monitoring and reporting system including templates for use in checking progress of implementation of the approved capacity building plans on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with the Regional Education Advisor and other team members a timely and effective implementation of project activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of capacity-building activities and outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, management or business, community development, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
• Proven experience in organizational and technical capacity building and technical assistance within the education, youth development, or related sector, preferably with community-based or youth organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs and workshops.
• Knowledge of the local education landscape and challenges in the designated region.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

go to method of application »

The Eldoret Capacity Strengthening Officer plays a key role in supporting the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by providing technical assistance and capacity building to grantee youth organizations within the region engaged in reading remediation and family-centered educational activities. By enhancing these organizations' structural and functional capabilities, the officer ensures they are not only equipped to deliver on immediate project goals but are also positioned for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The role requires a dynamic approach to fostering organizational resilience, enabling community-led solutions, and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative and scalable interventions. This officer's efforts will directly contribute to the KPLP’s broader objectives of building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education systems within Eldoret.

This is a full-time position based in Nakuru, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position reports to the Regional Education Advisor and works closely with the Grants and Partnerships Manager and Family and Community Participation Advisor.

Qualifications

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop/update the KPLP Youth Led Organizations (YLO) Organization Development/Technical Capacity Strengthening strategy.
• Identify, develop and obtain YLO input in the capacity building materials to address needs and context of each YLO.
• Collaborate with regional and national team members to develop and implement training programs and workshops with grantee YLO focused on both organizational and technical capacity strengthening.
• Mentor YLOs to participate and present in cross-partner regional and national learning workshops including arranging logistics, travel and budget management for the workshops.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among grantee organizations and other stakeholders, networking, advocacy and effective communication with stakeholders that can support the YLOs sustainability efforts.
• Tailor development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities to needs and context of each grantee organization.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the progress of grantee organizations and provide on-site support and guidance.
• Develop a monitoring and reporting system including templates for use in checking progress of implementation of the approved capacity building plans on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with the Regional Education Advisor and other team members a timely and effective implementation of project activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of capacity-building activities and outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, management or business, community development, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
• Proven experience in organizational and technical capacity building and technical assistance within the education, youth development, or related sector, preferably with community-based or youth organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs and workshops.
• Knowledge of the local education landscape and challenges in the designated region.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

go to method of application »

The Eldoret Capacity Strengthening Officer plays a key role in supporting the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by providing technical assistance and capacity building to grantee youth organizations within the region engaged in reading remediation and family-centered educational activities. By enhancing these organizations' structural and functional capabilities, the officer ensures they are not only equipped to deliver on immediate project goals but are also positioned for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The role requires a dynamic approach to fostering organizational resilience, enabling community-led solutions, and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative and scalable interventions. This officer's efforts will directly contribute to the KPLP’s broader objectives of building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education systems within Eldoret.

This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position reports to the Regional Education Advisor and works closely with the Grants and Partnerships Manager and Family and Community Participation Advisor.

Qualifications

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop/update the KPLP Youth Led Organizations (YLO) Organization Development/Technical Capacity Strengthening strategy.
• Identify, develop and obtain YLO input in the capacity building materials to address needs and context of each YLO.
• Collaborate with regional and national team members to develop and implement training programs and workshops with grantee YLO focused on both organizational and technical capacity strengthening.
• Mentor YLOs to participate and present in cross-partner regional and national learning workshops including arranging logistics, travel and budget management for the workshops.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among grantee organizations and other stakeholders, networking, advocacy and effective communication with stakeholders that can support the YLOs sustainability efforts.
• Tailor development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities to needs and context of each grantee organization.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the progress of grantee organizations and provide on-site support and guidance.
• Develop a monitoring and reporting system including templates for use in checking progress of implementation of the approved capacity building plans on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with the Regional Education Advisor and other team members a timely and effective implementation of project activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of capacity-building activities and outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, management or business, community development, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
• Proven experience in organizational and technical capacity building and technical assistance within the education, youth development, or related sector, preferably with community-based or youth organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs and workshops.
• Knowledge of the local education landscape and challenges in the designated region.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

go to method of application »

The Private Sector Engagement Officer (PSE Officer) will play a critical role in advancing the project's objectives of strengthening education systems to be more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient through strategic engagement with the private sector. This role involves designing and executing the private sector engagement strategy, focusing particularly on strengthening partnerships with private entities to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom and online. In collaboration with these partners, the PSE Officer will be instrumental in orienting and training of private sector partners including publishers, printers and writers on emerging student learning outcomes and related issues and opportunities, mobilizing support for early grade reading initiatives, and ensuring the provision of high-quality teaching and learning materials (TLMs), with special attention to marginalized groups. The PSE Officer will report to the Grants and Partnerships Manager. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Qualifications

The Private Sector Engagement Officer’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Partnership Development:

• Design and oversee the implementation of KPLP’s private sector engagement strategy, focusing on expanding high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for children and teachers.
• Forge and strengthen partnerships with private entities to integrate advanced technologies and methodologies that enhance student learning experiences.
• Initiate and manage partnerships that support the use and optimization of educational dashboards and resources for improved data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with the KPLP administration, finance team, and counterparts to establish and manage the Partnership Fund.
• Develop annual planning and reporting on the utilization of partnership funds, ensuring alignment with project objectives and USAID guidelines.

Stakeholder Management: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key private sector stakeholders, including corporations, industry associations, and business networks, to support KPLP’s objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for private sector partners, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events to promote partnership opportunities and share best practices.

Resource Mobilization:

• Work with private sector partners to mobilize financial, technical, and in-kind resources that contribute to the success of KPLP.
• Monitor and report on the progress of resource mobilization efforts, ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and alignment with project goals.
• Provide strategic guidance in the management of the Partnership Fund, overseeing the allocation of resources to support key initiatives, including the production, printing, and digitalization of high-quality teaching and learning materials (TLMs) for in-person and remote/virtual learning.

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate knowledge sharing among private sector partners to foster innovation and sustainability in educational practices.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, international development, business administration/management, or related field required.

Skills and Experience:

• 5 to 6 years of directly relevant experience.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing engagement strategies with private sector entities, particularly in education or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan business environment and the opportunities for private sector involvement in development and donor funded initiatives.
• Proven experience working collaboratively in multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge, negotiate and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation of projects.
• Familiarity with data analysis and the use of technology to enhance educational outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to advocate and mobilize support for educational initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan educational context, particularly challenges and opportunities in early grade learning and digital education platforms.