Operations Associate at Sankoré International School

Sankoré International School is a new, innovative school being developed in Kenya by Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO). It aims to be a "center of excellence for changemakers, by changemakers" and will emphasize a joyful, rigorous, and relevant learning environment. The school will be built in partnership with Education Design International (EDI). The s...

 

Operations Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 - 3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Project Management

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive project timeline for all operational activities leading up to the school’s opening.
  • Coordinate event logistics and on-site execution to ensure smooth delivery of school-related activities.

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Oversee end-to-end procurement for all school infrastructure, including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE), IT systems, and learning materials.
  • Establish and manage service contracts for security, maintenance, transportation, and catering.
  • Partner with the SHOFCO procurement and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement processes and effective SAP utilization.

 Facilities, Utilities & Compliance

  • Ensure all utilities (power, water, internet), safety requirements, and regulatory inspections are completed prior to the school’s opening.

Human Resources & Staff Readiness

  • Design and implement staff induction and training programs to support smooth onboarding before the school opens.

Admissions, Events & Community Engagement

  • Plan and deliver open house events, school tours, and information sessions to promote the school’s philosophy and offerings.

Finance Administration

  • Manage issuance of tuition payment receipts to parents until ERP automation or finance manager onboarding is complete.

About You

You are a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and service-minded professional who understands that excellent schools are built on strong systems, ethical stewardship, and care for people. You are energized by the opportunity to help launch a new school and take pride in creating order, clarity, and reliability behind the scenes so educators and students can thrive.

You bring:

  • A solid foundation in procurement, operations, or administration, with a strong appreciation for accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • A systems-oriented mindset, able to design, follow, and improve processes that support smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Strong organizational skills, allowing you to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities with calm and consistency.
  • A collaborative and service-oriented approach, working effectively with school leaders, staff, vendors, and external partners.
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes and explain financial or operational information clearly.
  • Careful attention to detail, coupled with the ability to see how individual tasks contribute to the school’s broader mission and goals.
  • Initiative and dependability, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
  • A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for learning new systems, tools, and ways of working.
  • Strong values alignment, resonating deeply with Sankoré’s commitment to Consciousness, Curiosity, Courage, Continuous Growth, Creativity, and Community Citizenship.

Qualifications & Experience

You have:

  • Experience working in a start-up or build-from-scratch environment.
  • Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving system
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, finance, operations, administration, or a related role, ideally within a school, nonprofit, startup, or mission-driven organization.
  • Hands-on experience with basic bookkeeping, budgeting, procurement, or operational coordination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems such as SAP (or the ability to learn quickly).
  • A strong understanding of administrative processes, documentation, and internal controls, with a willingness to grow into greater responsibility over time.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter including responses to the below questions to recruitment@sankoreinternational.com . The subject of your email should be: Your name, Operations Associate Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for application: Wednesday 11th February 2026.

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