Role Context

The Program Manager will oversee, operational, technical, and programmatic excellence goals and execution of quality standards by providing wide-ranging operational, technical, and/or or project management support to a global digital health projects or digital portfolio of network members/country projects. Will supervise consultants who serve as a global, network member/county focal point. Work with network members/country project teams, headquarters technical and service departments, and subcontractors to ensure program/project objectives are met to high standards of quality and timeliness and are in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure the programmatic and financial health and technical quality of a portfolio of network members and country or global project(s) of high complexity. Demonstrate advanced knowledge or provides specialized subject matter support in digital health or technology project management. Supports country, project, or departmental leadership with donor relations. May also contribute to wider departmental and/or organizational initiatives and working groups. Within a global project or technical team also contribute to the development of technical documents and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

Programme Planning, Design, Implementation, and Monitoring

• Provide oversight and monitoring of Kenya country office activities to ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, metric submissions, financial processes, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, government regulations, and Girl Effect’s internal policies.
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and track delivery against set targets.

This list should not be considered exhaustive; you will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this position.

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate program vision into impactful delivery while spotting long-term opportunities.
• Partnership builder, with proven success in forging relationships across donors, governments, the private sector, and civil society.
• Effective communicator with excellent written, spoken, and presentation skills for donor reports, proposals, and public representation.
• Mission-driven leader, committed to youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusion, especially for adolescent girls and young women.
• Team player, able to collaborate across diverse teams and digital platforms to ensure youth-centered and inclusive programming.

Work Experience and Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Master’s degree in a related field (added advantage)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the design, delivery and implementation of health programs both public and private sector
• SRH programming experience a plus
• Knowledge of international development, international donor priorities and/or health areas required (Gates, CIFF, corporate and foundation donors).
• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills.
• Strong, proven skills in Excel, budget management and monitoring, and strong financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
• Project and staff management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams and contexts.
• Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and a self-starter.
• Ability to revise and improve processes to improve efficiency

• Provide oversight and monitoring of Kenya country office activities to ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, metric submissions, financial processes, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, government regulations, and Girl Effect’s internal policies.
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and track delivery against set targets.

• Strategic thinking
• Partnership building
• Excellent written, spoken, and presentation skills
• Mission-driven leadership
• Team collaboration
• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills
• Excel, budget management and monitoring
• Financial acumen
• Analytical/problem solving skills
• Project and staff management skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams
• Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and a self-starter
• Ability to revise and improve processes

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Master’s degree in a related field (added advantage)