Role Overview
Role Overview
The Programme Co-ordinator - Systems Change & Government will support the planning, coordination and implementation of systems-change initiatives, with a strong focus on government engagement, stakeholder management and early childhood development (ECD).
The role involves working closely with national and county government institutions, development partners and internal teams to ensure effective programme delivery and sustainable systems transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning, Coordination & Execution
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate day-to-day initiative workflows and monitor implementation against approved work plans.
Support the drafting and development of project documentation and programme modules.
Refine module content based on feedback from design coaches, donors and project stakeholders.
Support the development of organizational learning, monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Coordinate the review and updating of organizational structures and Institutional Strengthening Plans (ISP).Institutional Liaison & Coordination
Serve as the primary focal point for government-civil society technical working groups and steering committee engagements.
Facilitate approvals, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and letters of support required for programme implementation.
Coordinate government site visits, study tours and policy briefing sessions.Government & Partner Relations
Develop and maintain relationships with key national and county government stakeholders.
Engage institutions including the Ministry of Education, Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development (KICD), National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS), Council of Governors (CoG), and County Government departments.
Monitor and communicate developments relating to government priorities, leadership changes, policy opportunities and implementation challenges.Compliance, Reporting & Documentation
Prepare internal programme reports, progress updates and official government communications.
Support documentation of lessons learned, pilot evaluations and transition strategies.
Secure formal approvals and institutional sign-offs for project deliverables and reports.RequirementsEducation
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});higher in Education, Development Studies, Project Management or a related field.
Professional training in team management and stakeholder engagement is an added advantage.Experience
At least five (5) years of experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD), government relations, public policy engagement or inter-agency coordination within Kenya.
Proven experience working closely with both National and County Governments.Knowledge & Technical Skills
Strong understanding of Kenya’s ECD landscape.
Knowledge of devolution structures, public participation frameworks and county budgeting processes.
Understanding of institutional mandates across education, health, social protection and child services sectors.Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
Ability to draft professional government correspondence, official reports and MoUs.Language Requirements
Fluent written and spoken English.
Fluent written and spoken Kiswahili.
Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Government and stakeholder engagement.
Programme and project coordination.
Policy and systems thinking.
Strategic communication.
Relationship management.
Monitoring, learning and evaluation support.