Title: Associate - Internal Consulting
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Internal Consulting
Location: Nairobi
About Food for Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations, and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritise efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 100 million meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1 million public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027. Further, we will serve another 2 million children in other African countries through technical advice to African governments and share global best practices with other African school feeding partners.
Our Values
At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:
● Build with excellence and curiosity - We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
● Be the change you seek - We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
● We do what we say; and say what we do - We embrace an ownership mentality;
● Ask why, and commit- Share openly, question respectfully, and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.
About the Internal Consulting Team
Food4Education’s Internal Consulting team is a brand-new function designed to supercharge our impact and scale. Backed by executive leadership, this team will act as an internal accelerator, helping the organization tackle its most complex and high-leverage challenges, from improving kitchen efficiency and optimizing menus to refining strategic plans and organizational structures.
This team is in its earliest days, which means there’s a unique opportunity to shape its identity, systems, and long-term value. From developing tools and setting operational standards to identifying the highest-impact projects across the organization, this team will play a central role in unlocking our next stage of growth. We're building a unit that is proactive, curious, and laser-focused on impact... and we're just getting started.
About the Role
As an Associate in Internal Consulting, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting strategic projects that help Food4Education scale with excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Consulting, you’ll work with teams across the organization to deliver high-quality analysis, tools, and process improvements.
You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a strong sense of ownership to each project - whether it’s helping to improve kitchen workflows, designing internal tracking tools, or supporting a cross-team pilot. You’ll also support the team in engaging internal stakeholders effectively, ensuring the work is collaborative, responsive, and aligned with our broader goals.
This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience who is eager to grow their strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement skills in a mission-driven environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Project Support (~60%)
- Support project delivery by conducting analysis, synthesizing research, and helping generate insights that drive decision-making.
- Assist in the creation of clear, professional deliverables (e.g., presentations, memos, dashboards) for diverse internal audiences.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of tools, templates, and systems used during project implementation.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to collect information, test ideas, and support change management efforts.
Stakeholder Management (20%)
- Build collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams involved in or impacted by internal consulting projects.
- Support the Senior Manager in organizing and facilitating meetings, interviews, and workshops with internal stakeholders.
- Collect and synthesize stakeholder input throughout the project's scoping, execution, and handover phases.
- Help ensure smooth communication between the Internal Consulting team and internal “clients,” following up on action items and sharing timely updates.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion when engaging teams across varying levels and functions.
Team Systems & Process Improvement (~10%)
- Help identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within the team and across project work.
- Support the development of internal tools (e.g., project trackers, knowledge repositories) that enhance efficiency and quality.
- Contribute to the documentation and codification of project learnings for use in future engagements.
Sector Scanning & Benchmarking (~10%)
- Conduct external research to support project work and team development—e.g., peer benchmarking, case studies, trends in nonprofit strategy and innovation.
- Assist in compiling summaries or insights that inform F4E’s position in the school feeding and social enterprise ecosystem.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in consulting, finance, operations, or similarly analytical and fast-paced roles.
- Excellent attention to detail—able to produce clear, error-free deliverables and spot opportunities for improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and manage working relationships across teams.
- A natural problem-solver with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks with efficiency and follow-through.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Strong sense of integrity and commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
We are an equal-opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.
We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles, so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
