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Community-Based Trainer and Mobiliser (CBTM) - ECD and Education

Street Child

KenyaNot stated · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 16 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Street Child is hiring a Community-Based Trainer and Mobiliser (CBTM) to work on an Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme in Laikipia North, Kenya. This role is suitable for someone with experience in ECD and community engagement, who can support local ECD centres and improve early education access and participation.

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What you will do

  • Visit ECD centres regularly to check enrolment, attendance, participation, and learning conditions.
  • Help teachers and school management keep accurate records of enrolment and attendance.
  • Support tracking of children transitioning from ECD to Grade 1 in collaboration with primary schools.
  • Work with teachers and parents to identify and address barriers to regular attendance and participation.
  • Provide practical guidance on classroom organisation, play-based learning, and use of learning materials.
  • Recommend improvements to ECD learning environments.
  • Monitor the delivery, storage, preparation, and distribution of fortified porridge at centres.
  • Ensure feeding supplies are used correctly and maintain feeding records and stock registers.
  • Conduct checks and assist with monthly reconciliation of food supplies and report any issues promptly.
  • Promote hygiene and safe food handling practices.
  • Engage regularly with parents, caregivers, school committees, and community leaders to encourage participation in ECD education and school feeding.
  • Facilitate community meetings and awareness activities about early childhood education and school transition.
  • Support local ownership and contributions to programme activities.
  • Act as a link between Street Child, communities, ECD centres, and local authorities.
  • Coordinate with education authorities and support the assessment and selection of ECD centres.
  • Organise orientation sessions for teachers, caregivers, and committees on feeding management and ECD practices.
  • Collect and compile monthly data on enrolment, attendance, feeding coverage, and transitions.
  • Keep detailed records of visits, findings, challenges, and follow-ups.
  • Submit monthly reports to the Programme Manager.
  • Ensure all activities follow safeguarding and child protection policies and report concerns promptly.

Requirements

  • Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE), Education, Community Development with education focus, or related field.
  • Experience working with ECD centres, schools, teachers, or community education programmes.
  • Understanding of early childhood education, attendance, school readiness, and transition to primary school.
  • Skills in mobilising and engaging with parents, teachers, and local authorities.
  • Ability to gather, maintain, and report programme monitoring data.
  • Good communication skills in Maa, Kiswahili, and English, with ability to engage effectively with local communities.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to remote ECD centres in Laikipia North.
  • Strong commitment to child safeguarding, accountability, and inclusive education.
  • Previous experience supporting ECD teaching or mentoring teachers is preferred.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application. The employer has not published a closing date.

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