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Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and New York, USA. Founded in 2004 by Kennedy Odede, who grew up in Kibera slum, SHOFCO is dedicated to combating urban poverty and promoting gender equity. The organization delivers impactful programs in education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and community advocacy, transforming the lives of marginalized communities in Kenya’s urban slums.
Scholarship Coordinator at Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO) | Apply Now
Mombasa, Kenya
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Full Time
Deadline:
9 Jul 2025
Job Title
Scholarship Coordinator at Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO)
Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO)
Job Description
The Scholarship Coordinator will play a key role in managing relationships with students, families, schools, local organizations, and government institutions. They will support scholar welfare, mentorship, school holiday programs, and case management. The role involves ensuring data accuracy, coordinating home and school visits, and identifying students in need of additional support. The Coordinator will also help improve the efficiency and impact of SHOFCO’s scholarship initiatives by providing insights and feedback into program design and implementation.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Build strong partnerships with public schools, local organizations, and community stakeholders
Coordinate onboarding and continued support of scholarship recipients
Support mentorship and school holiday programming logistics
Liaise with families to strengthen their role in student learning and well-being
Provide case management and identify at-risk students
Conduct home and school visits to monitor scholar progress
Maintain an up-to-date and accurate scholarship database
Collect and organize recruitment data from various sources
Ensure timely submission of documents by scholarship recipients
Escalate psychosocial support cases and partner with SUN Committees for community accountability
Contribute to process improvement, innovation, and program evaluations
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Education:
Minimum of a Diploma in Education, Social Work, or a related field
Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage
Certification in counseling is required
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in educational programs or community-based youth support initiatives
Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Psycho-social counseling ability
Data management and analysis proficiency
Capacity for partnership development and community networking
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional
Adaptability to fast-paced and dynamic environments
Proactive, results-driven, and dedicated to community impact
