Senior Executive, Guthrie Foundation (Education)

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Job Description:

Education Programme Management

• •Plan, coordinate and implement education-focused programmes and projects aligned with the Foundation's strategic priorities, including scholarship, digital literacy, STEM, TVET, lifelong learning, educational assistance and research grant initiatives.
• •Conduct needs assessments and identify opportunities to develop new educational programmes that address emerging community and workforce development needs.
• •Monitor programme implementation, evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements to enhance programme effectiveness and beneficiary impact.

Scholarship & Bursary Management

• •Manage the end-to-end administration of scholarship and bursary programmes, including application management, evaluation, selection, offer administration, onboarding, renewals, deferments, academic monitoring, suspension, graduation and alumni engagement.
• •Maintain accurate records and databases of scholars, monitor academic performance and ensure compliance with scholarship terms and programme requirements.
• •Coordinate scholar engagements, development activities and alumni-related initiatives to strengthen long-term beneficiary relationships.
• •Coordinate the administration of education and research grants, including proposal solicitation, assessment, award management, milestone monitoring and reporting.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• •Establish and maintain effective relationships with universities, schools, TVET institutions, government agencies, NGOs, industry partners and community organisations to support programme implementation and collaboration.
• •Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of programme objectives, governance requirements and communication efforts.
• •Support the management of external service providers, programme partners and consultants where applicable.

Monitoring, Reporting & Governance

• •Develop programme KPIs and monitor performance against established targets and outcomes.
• •Prepare reports, dashboards, programme updates, impact assessments and management papers for internal and external stakeholders.
• •Support the collection, verification and reporting of programme data for sustainability, ESG and corporate responsibility disclosures.
• •Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, governance requirements, scholarship guidelines and approved operational procedures.

Financial & Administrative Management

• •Monitor programme expenditure and budget utilisation to ensure implementation within approved allocations.
• •Maintain proper programme documentation, records, agreements and audit trails.

Support procurement, vendor management and administrative requirements associated with programme delivery.

Job Requirement

• •Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Community Development or other related disciplines.
• •Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in education programme management, scholarship administration, CSR, philanthropy, foundation management or community investment.
• •Demonstrated experience managing managing scholarship, education or youth development programmes.
• •Experience coordinating multiple programmes and managing detailed tracking systems.
• •Experience working with educational institutions, government agencies, non-profit organisations or community-based organisation is an advantage.
• •Knowledge of programme governance, impact measurement and budget monitoring.
• •Able to work independently with minimal supervision and quickly adapt to evolving programme requirements.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.