The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya), is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global group of private development agencies dedicated to improving quality of life and expanding opportunities for people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a longstanding commitment to educational excellence, AKES, Kenya operates five schools across different cities in the country. These schools provide education from nursery to senior secondary levels, incorporating both national and international curricula to serve a diverse population.

As part of its continuous effort to strengthen its operational frameworks and ensure the smooth delivery of services across its institutions, AKES, Kenya seeks to recruit a Procurement & Logistics Manager. This position, based in Nairobi, is designed for an experienced professional who will lead, innovate, and enhance the organization’s procurement and logistics operations.

The Procurement & Logistics Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, transparent, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, robust vendor and contract management, and effective logistical and administrative support. This role demands both strategic foresight and operational expertise to create frameworks, policies, and procedures while ensuring high-quality execution at every level.

Location: Nairobi, KenyaSector: Social DevelopmentRegion: Eastern AfricaOrganization: Aga Khan Education Services, Kenya (AKES, Kenya)Job Expiry: 22 October 2025

The Procurement & Logistics Manager will oversee and direct procurement and logistical functions within AKES, Kenya. The incumbent will lead in designing and executing procurement strategies that align with the organization’s objectives while ensuring adherence to national laws and donor requirements. Additionally, this role covers logistics, inventory control, administrative oversight, and people leadership.

The position requires an individual who can balance strategic responsibilities—such as developing institution-wide frameworks—with operational duties like negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and supervising logistics activities. A successful candidate will not only provide direction but also ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliability across all functions.

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational education networks in the Global South. With a presence in more than 10 countries, AKES manages over 190 schools and more than 100 non-formal education programs. Collectively, these institutions provide education to more than 104,700 students and employ over 6,500 staff members.

In East Africa, AKES has an established reputation for academic quality, offering both national and international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The network emphasizes not only academic success but also the development of responsible, ethical, and socially engaged individuals.

The remuneration package for this role is structured to attract highly qualified candidates and will reflect the level of expertise, experience, and responsibilities attached to the position.

Applications for this position will close on 22 October 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the careers page of the Aga Khan Development Network at www.akdn.org/careers for detailed instructions on the application process.

Upon submission of an application, candidates will receive a confirmation email from @brassring.com. Subsequent communication regarding the recruitment process will only be sent from official @akesk.org addresses. Applicants are strongly advised to remain cautious and verify the authenticity of any communication they receive. The organization does not request financial or personal information outside the formal application channels.

For verification or inquiries, applicants may contact the organization directly at +254 734 647457 or +254 701 647457, or via email at .

The Procurement & Logistics Manager position at AKES, Kenya represents a significant opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the advancement of educational services within a respected international organization. By ensuring efficient, transparent, and effective procurement and logistics systems, the successful candidate will play an instrumental role in supporting AKES, Kenya’s mission to deliver quality education and foster development across the region.