Programme Manager
Aga Khan Foundation
The position
The Programme Manager will oversee the implementation of SRHR programme in Kilifi, by providing operational, technical and programmatic support in ensuring that activities are executed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with donor requirements. The Programme Manager will coordinate efforts across multiple implementing partners, fostering effective communication, liaison, and collaboration with key stakeholders. Additionally, the Programme Manager will facilitate regular programme management meetings to track progress, address challenges, and ensure program milestones and deliverables are met.
Roles And Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will:
- Oversee programme implementation and reporting including timely delivery of activities, provision of sub-grants, and consulting contracts.
- Lead in coordination, liaison, and collaboration with key stakeholders, during the implementation of the programme.
- Ensure that the programme is implemented on time, on budget, and compliantly according to the parameters of the donor, AKF policies, and relevant laws and regulations in Kenya.
- Maintain coordinated communications with AKF, country programme teams, implementing partners, and local government authorities.
- Responsible for programme reporting and donor compliance requirements, including the consolidation and submission of project annual work plans, annual and semi-annual narrative reports, and oversight of financial reports.
- Ensure integration of gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of project implementation and management, and;
- Lead in coordination of the programme management meetings with implementing partners in Kenya, and project review meetings.
The requirements
Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum of a post-graduate degree at Master Level in Public Health, Development Studies, or related fields,
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience in public health interventions, preferably in Kenya
- Successfully managed large and complex projects in Kenya focusing on health, gender equality, and civil society sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in management of sub-grants with implementing partners.
- Demonstrated analytical, organisational, convening, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Expert capacity in written and verbal skills in English with ability to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs.
- Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a large team of staff, individual experts, and partners.
- Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references, by 30th April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
“AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and expects all Staff and Partners to share this commitment.”
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which include criminal record checks. AKF Kenya also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org).
Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
30-Apr-2025
