Programme Manager at 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.