Job Title: Program Lead – Consultant
Date Posted: 07/07/2026
Job Type: Contract
Employer: African
Management Institut
Industry: Project
Management
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 21/07/2026
Looking for a project management job in Kenya? AMI is hiring a Program Lead – Consultant skilled in program management, client relations, team leadership, and business strategy.
Job Description
- AMI is hiring a highly driven and execution-focused Program
Lead to lead the delivery of the CAYACC Program. This role will be
responsible for translating program strategy into high-quality execution,
ensuring strong coordination across partners, effective delivery on the
ground, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
- The Project Lead will sit at the center of program
implementation—owning planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and
performance tracking—while working closely with internal teams and
external partners to ensure impact at scale. This is a hands-on leadership
role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder
environments and is comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
- The ideal candidate is a strong program leader who combines
structured thinking with hands-on execution. They are highly organized,
data-driven, and able to manage complexity across multiple stakeholders
and geographies. They bring a strong sense of ownership, are proactive in
problem-solving, and are comfortable operating in dynamic, evolving
environments.
Key Responsibilities
Program
Strategy, Planning & Delivery
- Lead the planning and execution of the CAYACC program, translating
strategic objectives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables
- Ensure high-quality implementation of program activities across
regions, aligned to agreed priorities and outcomes
- Track program progress against targets, proactively identifying
risks and driving corrective action
Field
Execution & Coordination
- Oversee coordination of field activities across program locations,
ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery
- Support implementation teams and partners in delivering program
interventions effectively
- Maintain visibility of field operations through structured
check-ins, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms
Partnership
& Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with key partners, including implementing
organizations, technical partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Coordinate joint planning and execution with partners, ensuring
alignment on roles, expectations, and deliverables
- Represent the program in stakeholder engagements and external forums
where required
Monitoring,
Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Drive results-based management across the program, ensuring clear
tracking of outputs, outcomes, and impact
- Oversee data collection, validation, and reporting processes to
ensure accuracy and integrity
- Translate program insights into actionable improvements, fostering a
culture of continuous learning and adaptation
Performance Management
& Accountability
- Track delivery against program KPIs, budgets, and timelines
- Establish clear reporting structures and accountability mechanisms
across teams and partners
- Lead regular performance reviews and ensure follow-through on
actions and commitments
Cross-Functional
Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams (programs, MEL, finance,
operations) to ensure coordinated delivery and compliance
- Contribute to organizational learning, systems improvement, and
program design enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management,
Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an
advantage)
- 6+ years of experience managing or coordinating development
programs, preferably in youth, agriculture, climate, or entrepreneurship
sectors
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder programs and
partnerships
- Strong experience in program planning, delivery, and monitoring
- Experience working in regional or multi-country programs is an
advantage
Core Competencies
- Strong program and project management skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership coordination
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage execution in complex, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication, reporting, and facilitation skills
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Benefits
A
high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values:
- Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love
delighting our clients with quality.
- Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold
ourselves accountable for delivering results.
- Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We
never settle.
- Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat
people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
- Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We
are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give
honest feedback.
- A dynamic office & team life: Monthly team social events and
yearly offsite
Regular learning and coaching opportunities - A hybrid working model
How to Apply
