Education Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Part-Time Consultant) At Development Pathways

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Scope of Work
The Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Consultant) will be responsible for frequent engagement with key stakeholders, especially Nairobi County officials from their education team as well as other relevant departments.
This part-time role will work closely with the DG team to represent DG in both internal and external meetings. In this role, the consultant will lead government engagement efforts, working with stakeholders across different levels of government. This includes identifying key decision-makers, data users, as well as existing data gaps, and ensuring their buy-in for the proposed dashboard and data systems improvements. The consultant will support the DG team by coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders and providing contextual information as required.
The consultant will also play a key role in identifying relevant data standards, governance frameworks, and approaches to enhance the sustainable management and interoperability of data systems under the program.
The role requires a deep understanding of Nairobi County's education sector, including its structure, information needs, and decision-making processes. Ability to navigate the local context effectively is essential for this position.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Relationship Management (75%)
Builds upon existing relationships and forms new ones with Nairobi County's education sector officials, including those from the County Education Office and other relevant departments.
Coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure project buy-in, particularly through necessary logistics and in-person meetings.
Provides input to the broader Development Gateway team by sharing insights on local political priorities and cultural context.
Facilitates the development of a feedback mechanism with stakeholders to ensure continuous engagement and responsiveness.
Meets with stakeholders as required to gather additional information and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Report Writing (25%)
Contributes to written reports, including on topics related to data standards, governance, and the political ecosystem within Nairobi County's education sector.
Provides strategic advice and direction to the team to ensure alignment with program goals and support informed decision-making based on gathered data and stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications
8+ years experience working within the education sector. At least 5 of those years must have been in Kenya
8+ years working in complex stakeholder environments, with a strong preference for experience working with national and county-level officials
Experience supporting people and institutions to make better use of data, or developing effective processes to remove decision-making bottlenecks and promote impact
Entrepreneurial attitude and skills. Able to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, build relationships, and proactively solve problems
Strong problem-solving skills and are known for your commitment to continuous product and process improvement
History of working with diverse, remote team members in a global environment
Bachelor's degree
Fluent in English
Strong writing skills, prioritizing clarity and accessibility
Effective public speaking skills
Eagerness to learn and collaborate with a diverse team

Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD in education and/or policy, ideally in Kenya
Experience designing or implementing digital solutions
Experience designing and/or conducting qualitative research, assessments and trainings
Knowledge or basic understanding of OpenEMIS and/or Ministry of Education data systems
Experience using project management tools for work planning, task management, and communication
Experience in design thinking; systems thinking; research design; or monitoring, evaluation, and learning


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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