Scholarship Coordinator

About the Role

Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO) is seeking a dedicated and community-centered Scholarship Coordinator to lead and manage its scholarship initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable girls in Kenya. Based in Siaya County, this full-time position reports to the Scholarship Officer and focuses on ensuring scholarship recipients receive comprehensive support for enrollment, attendance, and academic success. The coordinator will act as a grassroots liaison among schools, scholars, families, and local stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships that enhance scholar welfare under SHOFCO's Urban Network (SUN) community organizing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SUN committees and public school officials to facilitate smooth onboarding and ongoing support for scholarship beneficiaries.
• Coordinate with SUN and Gender departments to identify eligible students and implement mentorship and school holiday programs, handling logistical arrangements.
• Engage with families to empower them in supporting scholars' education and well-being.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with local organizations and government bodies assisting vulnerable girls, including adolescent mothers, to strengthen recruitment and scholar assistance.
• Deliver scholar welfare and mentoring services, maintaining active communication with parents/guardians to ensure enrollment, and escalating concerns to the Scholarship Officer when necessary.
• Identify students at risk of dropout or needing psychosocial support, onboarding new scholars and their families to program policies and expectations.
• Work closely with SUN committees to foster community involvement and accountability.
• Manage recruitment data from multiple sources, maintain an accurate scholarship database, and conduct necessary home and school visits for data collection and follow-up.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program delivery through feedback and process evaluation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in educational programs or youth-focused community organizations.
• Minimum of a Diploma-level education; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Counseling certification.
• Proficiency in psycho-social counseling techniques.
• Strong skills in data management, analysis, and communication.
• Aptitude for building partnerships and networking within communities and institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with students, staff, leaders, and officials.
• High professionalism, detail orientation, organization skills, and a proactive, results-focused approach.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• A supportive, diverse work environment dedicated to inclusive development.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

SHOFCO is an equal opportunity employer advocating for diversity and inclusion that reflect the communities served. Employment is subjected to background and reference checks to ensure safety and integrity. The organization enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on misconduct including sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse, requiring applicants to comply with these standards.

Applicants should apply by sending a detailed CV and application by August 14, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SHOFCO conducts recruitment without any fees and maintains fair hiring processes.