Scholarship Coordinator

SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR Shining Hope For Communities | Nairobi | Full-Time ABOUT THE ROLE Shining Hope For Communities is actively recruiting a passionate, community-focused professional to strengthen Kenya's scholarship program and ensure that vulnerable girls across the country receive the comprehensive support needed to access, maintain, and excel in their education. As a Scholarship Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind SHOFCO's scholarship initiatives, operating across one of ten target counties as the essential on-ground presence that connects students, families, schools, and the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to implement and oversee the scholarship program while strategically driving re-enrollment through targeted outreach initiatives. You will serve as the critical liaison between SHOFCO, educational institutions, scholarship recipients, and their families, cultivating genuine relationships that enable meaningful, sustained support for program participants. Working within SHOFCO's Urban Network (SUN) framework, you will ensure that all scholar identification and support mechanisms remain firmly rooted in grassroots community engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Build and manage strong relationships with scholarship recipients, families, and school partners to ensure comprehensive support systems are in place and functioning effectively. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the scholarship program within your assigned county. Develop and execute re-enrollment strategies that encourage continued educational participation. Serve as the primary point of contact and problem solver for scholars and families navigating educational challenges. Monitor scholar progress and intervene proactively when barriers to attendance or performance emerge. REPORTING LINE Scholarship Officer