Programme Analyst Job in Kenya

Job Purpose:

Are you passionate about driving impactful programmes and turning insights into action? ZEP-RE is seeking a Programme Analyst to join the Public Sector & Inclusive Solutions team and play a critical role in delivering initiatives that create meaningful impact across the region. The Programme Analyst supports the effective execution of strategic initiatives and delivery of programme objectives by providing analytical, operational, and coordination support across programme activities. The role tracks performance across workstreams, strengthens governance and reporting frameworks, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with corporate strategy. The position also supports strategic partnerships and enables data-driven decision-making through high-quality analysis and structured programme coordination.

Job Details

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation Support and Programme Coordination

Support coordination of the implementation of approved strategic initiatives in the annual work plan and budgets (in line with the strategic plan).
Maintain an integrated workstream plan, delivery calendar, and delivery status.
Schedule and document check-ins for each workstream lead to validate progress, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to procedures or systems.
Track delivery against targets (financial and development outcomes, timelines) and highlight variance and practical corrective actions.
Support governance forums (Steercos, working groups): agendas, packs, minutes, action logs, and follow-up.
Support the strategy team to ensure the department milestones are accurately captured in the corporate dashboard.

Analysis and Reporting

Monitor industry and development trends, competitor activities, analyse, interpret and generate actionable insights and reports that guide public sector and inclusive solutions strategic decision-making.
Create clear reports, charts, graphs, and presentations to communicate findings and trends to stakeholders (internal and external)
Consolidate inputs across workstreams into concise, decision-ready summaries in form of dashboards/status reports.

Support Strategic Partnership Engagement

Research and analysis to identify and recommend partnerships/mapping, profiling and identifying opportunities for collaboration (strategic, financial, technical) aligned to corporate priorities.
Monitor relevant calls for proposals, donor funding windows, government initiatives, and regional integration programmes and flag actionable opportunities to Group Chief, Public Sector & Inclusive Solutions.
Support the preparation of concept notes, project proposals or providing relevant input for potential opportunities.
Support the drafting of partnership documents e.g ToRs, frameworks, MoU and agreements.
Support engagements with partners including scheduling, background notes, talking points, and follow-ups.

Administrative and operational support

Prepare and coordinate travel agendas, meeting schedules, and support preparation of meeting briefs.
Administrative and logistical support for departmental events; meetings, workshops, webinars including participant communication.
Effectively track departmental events calendar and work closely with corporate communications to ensure adequate and strategic communication and external engagement.
Maintain a central repository of project documents, versions, and key approvals.

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
4–5 years of relevant experience in program coordination, administrative support, partnerships or donor engagement, PMO support, communications, or external stakeholder management (strong internships will be considered).
Proven ability to organize and manage multiple workstreams, bringing clarity and structure to complex, fast-moving projects.
Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to draft clear, concise reports, communications, and administrative documents.
Proficiency in digital coordination and reporting tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and office productivity software (Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint dashboards, reports, and presentations).

Preferred Qualifications

Basic graphic design skills using tools such as Canva.
Exposure to project or program management frameworks (PRINCE2 Foundation, CAPM, Agile fundamentals) or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience in public sector programs, financial inclusion, insurance/financial services, or development partner environments.
Proficiency in French is an added advantage

Competencies for a Programme Analyst