Role Summary
The Scholarship
Officer supports the implementation and
management of Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s scholarship programs, ensuring that
students receive the financial and mentorship support necessary for academic
success.
Responsibilities
- Monitor student
academic performance and well-being: Maintain regular communication with scholarship
beneficiaries and their schools to track progress and address challenges
affecting their education.
- Facilitate
scholarship disbursement and financial management: Ensure school fees and other financial aid are
processed on time while maintaining accurate financial records.
- Organize
mentorship and career development programs: Plan and implement mentorship sessions, career
talks, and skills-building activities to support student growth beyond
- Engage with
donors and provide regular updates: Prepare reports and updates on student progress,
program impact, and key achievements to maintain strong donor
relationships.
- Plan and
execute scholarship-related events: Organize award ceremonies, mentorship days, and
student networking forums that bring together students, alumni, and donors
- Maintain
accurate records of scholarship beneficiaries: Update and manage a database of student
performance, financial support, and mentorship participation for reporting
and
- Foster
relationships with schools, parents, and community stakeholders: Work closely with teachers, school
administrators, and parents to provide necessary support for scholarship
- Support alumni
engagement and post-graduation tracking: Track and engage past scholarship recipients,
creating connections to employment and further opportunities.
- Prepare reports
and contribute to program evaluation: Compile reports on scholarship activities,
student progress, and program effectiveness while recommending
improvements.Coordinate the selection and onboarding of
scholarship beneficiaries: Ensure a transparent and
inclusive selection process, working with community leaders and schools to
identify deserving students.
- Any other additional duties as maybe assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences,
or a related
- Specialized training in conservation education
or community engagement is an
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in
scholarship or education program
Skills:
- Detail-oriented and highly
- Strong interpersonal and mentorship
- Excellent report-writing and data management
- Ability to engage effectively with donors and
external partners
How to Apply
