Country Operations Lead – Kenya

COUNTRY OPERATIONS LEAD – KENYA About the role: Liberating Education Organization seeks an experienced Country Operations Lead to serve as the backbone of our expanding education centre network across Kenya. In this pivotal position, you will orchestrate day-to-day operations across multiple centres while driving strategic growth and development. You'll partner closely with our Centre Managers to ensure smooth operations, track student enrolment and progress through our platform, and maintain the highest standards of educational delivery. This is a role that balances hands-on coordination with strategic thinking, requiring you to work autonomously in Kenya while maintaining strong communication with our headquarters team in Germany. Key responsibilities: Centre operations and coordination Lead and manage our network of Centre Managers across Kenya, conducting regular weekly operational reviews to assess performance, student progress, course delivery and priority initiatives. Monitor enrolment, attendance and student advancement data to ensure our platform maintains accurate, current information. Proactively identify operational bottlenecks and collaborate with Centre Managers to develop and implement effective solutions. Make regular centre visits to understand local contexts, provide direct support to management teams and verify that strategies are being executed effectively on the ground. New centre development Plan and execute the launch of new education centres throughout Kenya, working to establish sustainable local operating models and business approaches. Partner with Centre Managers to customize strategies that address the unique needs and realities of each location, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. Growth and partnerships Contribute to the long-term expansion of our centre network, including exploring and coordinating potential centre development in new countries. Identify and cultivate grant funding opportunities and build relationships with international institutions that can support our mission. Take an active role in strategic initiatives designed to strengthen operations and enable sustainable scaling. What we're looking for: A minimum of five years of professional experience, preferably in consulting, project management or within international organisations. Demonstrated excellence in organisation and coordination, with proven ability to manage multiple centres, competing priorities and diverse stakeholders while working independently. A logical, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and structured approaches to operational challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with particular strength in communicating reliably with international teams. Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and work effectively with minimal day-to-day supervision. Willingness and capability to travel regularly to centres throughout Kenya. Previous experience navigating different cultural and organisational environments is highly valued. What you'll bring to the role: We seek someone who merges operational excellence with initiative and resourcefulness. You take responsibility seriously, build strong relationships with both local and international partners, and have the drive to identify needs and ensure they're addressed. Beyond managing daily operations, you'll actively shape the development and expansion of our centre network, contributing to the organisation's future success. To apply: Submit your CV and cover letter to ms@liberatingeducation.org