Programme Coordinator

Programme Coordinator
Location: Kenya 
Salary: $12,000 to $17,720 p.a. full-time equivalent. Salary is paid in USD
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Kenya

The role

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is strengthening its operations in Kenya. Working closely with the Programme Manager, Kenya, the Programme Coordinator  will be responsible for supporting computing education partnerships and programmes in schools and community settings, such as  the Computing Curriculum, educator professional development, Code Clubs and Experience AI,  ensuring our work is effectively planned, organised and executed.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail orientated and capable of managing projects, business processes and communications with key stakeholders. Previous involvement with Code Clubs and/or experience of working with government education or NGO partnerships would be a significant advantage. 

You don’t need to be an expert in computing, or digital making, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn. 

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Desk-based research to support the identification of mission-aligned potential partners in Kenya based on set criteria
• Support the grant management process and partner selection, due diligence and contracting including document checks and payment processing
• Provide end-to-end support for assigned partners, supporting them to meet their partnership deliverables and outcomes and overcome challenges
• Build the Kenya partner, educator and Code Club community including recommending ways we can better support the community  collaborating cross functionally to implement improvements
• Coordinate partner and project activities and launches including organising training, timeline management and responding to  queries
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver training and resources that enhance the engagement of partners
• Coordinate the Kenya salesforce and project management boards reporting partner progress and risks, supporting clubs verification and safeguarding checks and recommending process improvements
• Organise the logistics of marketing and events material and support partners to provide content for social media and newsletters
• Represent the Foundation’s work in Kenya 

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional project management skills, including event organisation
• Highly organised with a track record of collaboration across organisations, attention to detail and effective administration
• Good data and analytical skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do
• Experience in coordinating education programmes or partnerships, with computing education experience preferred
• Willingness to travel within Kenya and internationally occasionally with overnight stays when necessary
• A commitment to the Foundation's mission and values, including on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with onward grant management preferred

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, which we contractually pay in US dollars, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues. 

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in Kenya receive 21 days of paid annual leave, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year. 
• Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution. 
• Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees and their legal spouse and up to 3 dependents through CIC insurance. This includes cover for dental and vision.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Life assurance and WIBA/GPA. We provide life assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your family. 
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees. 

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. 

We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. 

Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries. 

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 24th April 2026, 5pm EAT
Phone screen: Week commencing 27th April 2026
First-round interview: Week commencing 4th May 2026
Second-round interview: Week commencing 11th May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.