Vacancy: Program Coordinator
Location: Nairobi (Hybrid)
Reports To: Team Leader
Gross Salary: 30,000-45,000KES depending on experience
Contract period: 12 months (Renewable)
About Tuendelee Foundation
Tuendelee Foundation empowers young people through education, mentorship, and career development. Our programs bring together mentors, scholars, institutions, and alumni to build opportunities for growth and long-term impact.
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join our team and further our mission and vision through the programs department. See more details on responsibilities, what is required and how to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Program Planning & Coordination
- Design, implement, and monitor scholarship, mentorship, and alumni programs, including leading the recruitment process for scholars and mentors.
- Develop annual and quarterly program work plans, calendars, and activity schedules.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of program activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison for mentors, scholars, alumni, and partner institutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, ensuring active participation in programs.
- Organize mentorship sessions, networking events, and alumni activities that foster long-term engagement.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Track program indicators, outcomes, and success stories to demonstrate impact.
- Prepare timely reports for management, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Identify gaps and recommend improvements to enhance the quality of scholarship, mentorship, internship and community conversations initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Support
- Supervise and mentor interns, volunteers, and program support staff.
- Provide clear direction, guidance, and feedback to ensure program delivery meets expectations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Resource & Event Management
- Support in mobilizing resources and partnerships to sustain and scale programs.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, training sessions, and community events.
- Ensure prudent use of program funds and resources, and participate in program budgeting and accounting for the same.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Work, Project Management, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in program coordination/management, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth-focused, education, or social work/community development programs.
- Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with mentors, scholars, alumni, and partner institutions.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) is an added advantage.
How to Apply ? Interested candidates are invited to apply through the link here. Please complete all required questions and upload your cover letter and CV for consideration. We will review all applications carefully and reach out to applicants regarding the next steps in the selection process. Successful candidates should expect at least two interviews as part of the recruitment process.