Build the team behind better implementation.
Join a Kenyan-led organisation bringing schools, institutions, educators, experts and partners together to help education change work in practice.
Build something that matters.
One Big Change is still being built. That means every person who joins has an opportunity to shape how the work develops.
Build from the beginning
Help shape a growing Kenyan-led education initiative.
Work across disciplines
Bring education, technology, evidence, media, partnerships and community together.
Make a visible contribution
See how your work supports real implementation needs.
Learn with others
Work with people across Kenya, the UK and wider international networks.
Find the route that fits you.
Find your role in the work.
Explore opportunities across education, delivery, technology, research, partnerships, media and community engagement.
Country COO
Lead the operational execution and organisational strategy in Kenya.
Kenya Programme Director
Lead the development and delivery of One Big Change Kenya.
Country Tech Lead
Oversee digital infrastructure, platform development, and technology delivery.
Country Senior Education/Implementation Director
Lead the educational integrity and practical implementation of the One Big Change model across schools.
Country Director of People, Appointments and Institutional Networks
Build and lead the Kenyan talent infrastructure and institutional relationships required to scale.
Evidence, Research and Learning Lead
Build the evidence system that helps One Big Change understand and improve implementation.
CBE, CBC and CBA Practice Lead
Help translate Competency-Based Education (CBE), Curriculum (CBC) and Assessment (CBA) into practical school and classroom support.
Head of Operations and Finance
Oversee the operational, financial and grants management backbone of One Big Change Kenya.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Lead
Build relationships that bring funding, knowledge, technology and practical resources to identified school needs.
School and Hub Implementation Lead
Support founding schools and help develop the first school-led Hubs.
Operations, Finance and Grants Coordinator
Keep programme delivery, finances, logistics and grant requirements organised.
Safeguarding, Data and Ethics Lead
Protect participating children, adults, schools and their information.
Hub Programme Coordinator
Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of school-led Hub activities and programme schedules.
Digital Product Builder
Help improve the One Big Change website, portal and digital programme tools.
Field Support Officer (Regional)
Provide on-the-ground support to schools and Hubs across an assigned region.
Training & Development Officer
Design and deliver training sessions, workshops and professional development for school leaders and educators.
Podcast Producer and Audio Editor
Produce clear, engaging conversations about education, implementation and community.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Track programme delivery, measure outcomes and strengthen the evidence base for continuous improvement.
Podcast Researcher and Guest Coordinator
Research guests and help each podcast conversation run smoothly.
Data & Reporting Assistant
Support data collection, analysis and reporting across programme activities.
Communications and Editorial Volunteer
Help turn programme learning into clear articles, updates, case studies and website content.
Procurement & Logistics Officer
Manage procurement, supplier relationships and logistical support across programme activities.
Social Media and Video Content Volunteer
Create thoughtful social content that helps people understand and follow the work.
Office & Admin Assistant
Provide administrative support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Events and Community Volunteer
Support roundtables, webinars, community conversations and One Big Change gatherings.
Education Research Fellow
Research CBE implementation and turn evidence into useful insights for schools and partners.
Partnerships and Programme Intern
Support partnership research, programme coordination and stakeholder follow-up.
Donor Relations & Grants Coordinator
Manage funder relationships, grant reporting and resource mobilisation to support programme delivery.
School Liaison Officer
Build and maintain relationships with participating schools, acting as the primary point of contact.
Finance Assistant
Support day-to-day financial operations, budgeting and expenditure tracking.
HR Administrator
Support recruitment, onboarding, records management and people operations.
Volunteer Onboarding Associate
Coordinate volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding and ongoing engagement.
Social Media & Digital Associate
Manage digital channels, content creation and online engagement to amplify the work.
Editorial & Content Lead
Owns the editorial voice and content strategy across the platform, ensuring consistent, high-quality institutional communications that advance the One Big Change mission.
Kenya Programme Lead
Provides senior programme leadership for the Kenya national implementation, coordinating delivery across counties, hubs and partners to ensure quality and scale.
Country CEO
Holds ultimate accountability for the Kenya country operation - its mission, people, partnerships, finances and delivery - and represents OBC at the most senior levels nationally.
General Expression of Interest
Do not see a role that fits? We are always interested in connecting with people who share our vision for education in Kenya.
How we work
Harambee
We build through collective effort.
Listen First
We begin with the people closest to the challenge.
Co-design
We create with people, not for them.
Integrity
We are honest about what is confirmed, developing and still to be tested.
Evidence
We learn, adapt and show what the work achieves.
Different experiences make the work stronger.
We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, locations, career paths and lived experiences.
We particularly value people who understand Kenyan schools and communities, but not every opportunity requires a traditional education career.
Applicants may request reasonable adjustments during the application and selection process. Requests are routed to the named recruitment contact for each role.
What to expect
Apply or register your interest
Submit your details through the role page or general expression of interest.
Initial review
We review applications against the role description and current needs.
Short conversation
An informal conversation to learn more about each other.
Relevant task or second conversation
A practical task or deeper discussion relevant to the role.
Decision and onboarding
A clear decision and a warm handover into the team.
The process may vary depending on the role. We will explain the next step clearly at each stage.
Recruitment should never cost you money.
One Big Change and LocaeRise will never ask an applicant to pay a fee to apply, interview or receive an offer.
Only apply through onebigchange.info or an official One Big Change or LocaeRise email address.
If a message appears suspicious, contact us before sharing personal information.
Common questions about joining
Bring what you know. Help us build what comes next.
Whether your experience is in education, technology, research, storytelling, partnerships or community, there may be a place for you in the One Big Change journey.