Location: Field-based, Murang’a County
Reports to: Project AssociateAbout Food for Education
Hungry kids can’t learn or grow.Food4Education is an award-winning, locally rooted, and African-led solution to end classroom hunger. Building on more than a decade of learning by doing, we’re powering a new school feeding industry and sharing our blueprint to scale sustainable, nutritious, and affordable school feeding programs across Africa.
Today, we serve 600,000 kids DAILY in Kenya. But every day, we deliver more than a meal – improving nutrition and education outcomes for children while also creating jobs and opportunities for whole communities.
We are an experienced and trusted non-profit partner that operates with the excellence of a global business, reinvesting the value we create into local economies.
To learn more, please visit www.food4education.org
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 and question respectfully and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.
About the roleFood for Education (F4E) feeds over 600,000 children across Kenya every school day, and we are scaling to one million meals a day. This growth depends on strong, reliable infrastructure—and people who take ownership of keeping it running.As a Junior Facility Associate, you are responsible for coordinating maintenance, repairs, and small-scale facility projects across assigned kitchens and infrastructure. You are not the technician doing the repairs—you are the person ensuring the right work happens, at the right time, by the right people, to the right standard.This is a field-based role. You will spend 70% time on-site—inspecting facilities, coordinating vendors, supporting minor projects, and ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.You bring structure, follow-through, and clear communication. You don’t just report problems—you help drive solutions.Your MandateFacility Maintenance & Coordination - Own coordination of day-to-day maintenance and repair activities across assigned sites.
- Ensure all issues are logged, tracked, and resolved—nothing is left unreported or unattended.
- Conduct structured site inspections to assess facility condition, safety, and operational readiness.
- Coordinate vendors and contractors to deliver timely, high-quality repairs aligned with F4E standards.
Vendor & Quotation Management - Assign repair works to pre-approved vendors, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and turnaround expectations.
- Drive fast quotation turnaround:
- ≤48 hours for routine and urgent works
- Defined timelines for CAPEX works
- Track vendor performance and escalate delays, quality issues, or cost concerns.
- Maintain organized records of quotations, works completed, and vendor history.
Project Coordination Support - Support small-scale expansions, upgrades, and pilots through site data collection and coordination.
- Track timelines, flag risks early, and ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Document progress through photos, reports, and structured checklists.
- Support procurement coordination for materials, equipment, and services.
Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary coordination point between school & kitchen teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly on timelines, disruptions, and progress updates.
- Build strong working relationships with kitchen teams and school leadership.
- Ensure smooth execution of works with minimal disruption to operations.
Risk Identification & Escalation - Identify and escalate safety, structural, or operational risks immediately.
- Ensure adherence to F4E safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a basic risk and issue log for assigned sites and activities.
- Distinguish between issues that can be resolved locally and those requiring escalation.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, costs, and timelines.
- Track recurring issues and support root cause identification.
- Contribute to improving maintenance processes, vendor performance, and cost efficiency.
- Participate in team reviews and share field insights and recommendations.
Who You Are - You have a background in construction, facilities management, engineering, or a related field.
- You are comfortable working in the field and managing multiple sites.
- You are highly organized and able to track multiple tasks, vendors, and timelines simultaneously.
- You communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You take ownership—you don’t wait to be told to follow up or escalate.
- You are practical and solution-oriented, especially in fast-moving environments.
Core Competencies: Technical Facility Maintenance Coordination
Vendor & Contractor Management
Basic Construction & Repair Knowledge
Project Coordination & Scheduling
Budget Tracking & Cost Awareness
Risk Identification & Safety Compliance
Data Collection & Reporting
Procurement Coordination
Behavioral
Ownership & Accountability
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving & Resourcefulness
Attention to Detail
Planning & Organization
Adaptability in Field Environments
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have check-ins with your manager and receive regular performance feedback. We hold 360 reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career. 
