Are you passionate about driving change in nutrition, education, and public policy? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team working to ensure every child has access to a nutritious meal at school? If so, Food for Education (F4E) is looking for talented professionals like you to help us build a better future for Kenya’s children.
At F4E, we are on a bold mission to provide affordable, high-quality school meals that improve learning outcomes and promote food security. We’re an African-led, women-led social enterprise using technology, logistics, and innovation to deliver impact at scale. Since 2012, we’ve delivered over 40 million meals, and by 2027, we aim to feed 1 million public primary school students every day.
To get there, we’re hiring. We have exciting career opportunities for visionary and committed individuals ready to lead, innovate, and transform systems for good.
Below are the current open positions across our organisation. Explore each role, and if you see yourself in any of them, we encourage you to Apply Now.
1. Policy Analyst – Advocacy and Systems Strengthening
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Senior Manager, Policy
Deadline to apply: 29th June 2025
As Policy Analyst – Advocacy and Systems Strengthening, you will be at the forefront of policy change, advancing school feeding as a national and regional development priority. Your work will include building coalitions, coordinating advocacy campaigns, and influencing systems to sustainably deliver school meals to children.
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy and Coalition Engagement
- Coordinate and actively contribute to the National School Meals Coalition and technical working groups.
- Represent F4E in key national, county, and regional multi-sectoral platforms.
- Build partnerships with actors in education, health, agriculture, social protection, and related sectors.
Systems Strengthening
- Support government partners in improving governance and implementation of school meal programs.
- Deliver capacity building and sensitization on systems transformation and policy advocacy.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop institutional frameworks for sustainable school meals.
Campaigns and Communications
- Design and run advocacy campaigns that boost awareness of school feeding.
- Document impact stories and strategic wins in collaboration with the Communications team.
Strategic Positioning
- Help position F4E as a thought leader in school feeding policy and governance.
- Identify emerging policy opportunities and shape national/regional discourse.
- Support planning and execution of strategic events.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in advocacy, policy, or systems work in sectors such as education, health, or agriculture.
- Deep understanding of Kenya’s devolution and governance structures.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and writing skills.
- Proven ability to lead campaigns, strategies, and coalitions.
- A passion for equity, nutrition, and food systems transformation.
Why Work With Us?
Our Values
We are guided by four key values:
- Build with excellence and curiosity – We iterate and innovate.
- Be the change you seek – Everyone takes responsibility for improvement.
- Do what we say, and say what we do – We own our actions.
- Ask why and commit – Purpose guides our decisions.
What We Offer
- A mission-driven, impact-focused workplace.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities to shape national and continental school feeding policies.
- A culture of continuous learning, career growth, and meaningful work.
How to Apply
To apply for the Policy Analyst – Advocacy and Systems Strengthening role, please refer to the attached PDF for full details.
Title: Policy Analyst – Advocacy and Systems Strengthening
Deadline for applications: 29th June 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
