Website EIDU
What We Do In a few years, smartphones will be ubiquitous even in the least developed regions of the world. We believe there is immense potential in harnessing them as a teaching tool – it all depends on the software. EIDU is creating an app-based learning environment that enables children aged 3-5… read more to develop cognitive abilities on their own. Starting with the early stages of mathematical thinking, we aim to cover a comprehensive set of elementary skills. Individual children, as well as groups, can learn autonomously with the app over the course of several years. Through highly engaging interactive activities, the learning experience is constantly adapted to each child's abilities, potential and receptiveness. Our goal is to use the time the child spends with the app – around 15 minutes daily – optimally for acquiring new skills. No support from parents or teachers is required. A dedicated companion app allows adults to get involved in consolidating what the children have recently learned. We need parents and grandparents Even the best app can only lead to learning success if used regularly and sufficiently. The conditions for this are different in every family: Some children have their own tablet and can choose from dozens of apps and games. Others are given the smartphone whenever they must (quickly) be kept busy. Many parents and grandparents are uncertain if and how much use of digital media is beneficial for children, and at what age and they want to keep an eye on what their children are doing on the devices. We want to test these aspects in as many families as we can in order to meet the circumstances and needs of parents. Please help us! Let us know your email address.
What you will do: Government Engagement & Relationship Management
Lead government relations, engagements, and negotiations at the county level in Kenya, as well as with relevant national government departments.
Map out, reach out to, and engage key government stakeholders to support EIDU’s expansion to new counties and to strengthen national-level relationships.
Build and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with senior county officials, county education boards, ministries, and technical officers.
Support and represent EIDU during multistakeholder forums, workshops, and county or national education events.
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
Coordinate all communication between EIDU and government officials to ensure clarity and consistency.
Plan and execute stakeholder sessions, government workshops, and public events with county and national government stakeholders.
Help establish short- and long-term goals, policies, and operating procedures for the government relations function.
Policy Influence & Budget Integration
Influence the inclusion of digital learning in county planning and budgeting processes (CIDPs, ADPs, education sector plans).
Provide advisory support to management on county budgeting cycles, timelines, and relevant policy shifts.
Operational Support & Cross-functional Collaboration
Support procurement processes, ensuring compliance with county and national frameworks.
Coordinate government engagement activities with country operations teams to ensure effective program delivery across counties.
Manage calendars, meeting logistics, and cross-functional communication as needed.
Conduct county-level or regional research and contribute to reports that support strategic decision-making.
Monitoring, Reporting & Database Management
Create and maintain a dynamic database of key influencers, decision-makers, and stakeholders within Kenya’s education ecosystem.
Monitor engagement plans and ensure follow-through on government commitments and action points.
Support the Government Relations & Corporate Affairs Manager to coordinate activities across counties when needed.
General
Perform additional tasks as required to support the Government Relations team and Kenya country operations.
What you should bring:
The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change for children across the world.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in government relations, government program delivery, stakeholder engagement, account management, or a similar field.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, political science, sociology, community development, international relations, or another relevant field.
Strong knowledge of Kenya’s county government structures, education governance, and public administration.
Experience working with or within the Ministry of Education (national or county level) is a strong advantage.
Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder relationships and ensuring high-quality program delivery.
Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills, with proven ability to support negotiations and prepare clear, high-quality briefs and insights.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong report-writing proficiency.
Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills. High proficiency with calendars, document management tools, spreadsheets, and analytical tools.
Comfortable working in an agile and hybrid startup environment, embracing change with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering inclusive and respectful communication in both local and global settings.
Willingness to travel across the country.
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