Programme Manager leading the Conservation Education Program including strategy, delivery, partnerships and donor relations, requiring at least 5 years programme or project management experience preferably in education or conservation and experience with MEL frameworks, in an NGO conservation environment, on-site role.
Our client is an
internationally recognized, high-impact Kenyan-based conservation organization
dedicated to protecting Africa’s critical wildlife and natural heritage. The
organization is committed to changing hearts, minds, and laws to ensure
Africa’s iconic species endure for generations to come.
Its work is anchored on three
strategic pillars. The first focuses on transforming the narrative of
conservation in Africa through the production of compelling African stories and
by developing the capacity of African filmmakers and storytellers. The second
pillar promotes conservation education to inspire environmental stewardship,
while the third focuses on advocacy, driving policy influence and public
engagement across both storytelling and conservation education initiatives.
The organization is bold,
innovative, and impact-driven, achieving its mission through direct action and
strategic partnerships. It seeks professionals who are passionate,
forward-thinking, results-oriented, and committed to making a lasting
difference in conservation.
Role Overview
The Programme Manager for
conservation education will be responsible for setting strategic direction and
ensuring excellence in delivery, partnerships, impact, and financial
sustainability of the Conservation Education Program. You will lead a lean,
high-performing team while building and maintaining strong relationships with a
growing network of partner schools.
This is not a desk-bound
management role. You will stay closely connected to what is happening in
schools, use data and insights to inform decisions, understand donor
priorities, and identify opportunities for improvement. You will turn these
insights into clear strategic direction, effective execution, and compelling
communication that inspires confidence among schools, partners, and funders
Key Responsibilities
Programme
leadership
Compliance,
Safety and Security
Own the
annual programme plan, budget, and delivery calendar
Programme
Implementation & Reporting
Set and
track targets across all MEL levels inputs, outputs, results, outcomes, and
impact
Ensure
the programme is delivered consistently and with quality across all schools
Lead the
programme’s expansion strategy and manage the transition to scale
Team and
patron management
Line-manage
the Education and Field Lab team
Oversee
the patron network, ensuring patrons are trained, supported, and retained
Manage
part-time and contract staff including admin, interns, consultants and field
liaison roles
Training
and Capacity Building
Build a
culture of learning, accountability, and care within the team
Donor
relations and fundraising
Adhere to
donor reporting schedules and compliance and ensure that reports are submitted
on time.
Lead on
grant applications and donor prospecting to fund programme growth
Work with
the team to translate MEL data and field stories into compelling donor
communications
and reports
Represent
the programme at external events, conferences, and partner meetings
MEL and
reporting
Champion
a culture of evidence and learning across the programme
Oversee
the MEL system working with consultants and ensuring data is collected,
analysed, and used to improve delivery
Produce
quarterly progress reports and an annual impact report
Identify
what is working, what is not, and act on it
Content
and curriculum
Oversee
the development and quality of conservation education modules
Ensure
content is species- and issue-relevant, age-appropriate, and aligned with
school
contexts
Manage
relationships with conservation experts and content contributors
Qualifications & Skills
At least
5 years’ experience in programme or project management, ideally in education,
conservation, or a related field.
A track
record of actually delivering a programme or project from end to end, not just
contributing to one.
Proven
ability to manage relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders
Strong
written communication: you can write a donor report and a school newsletter and
both will be good
Comfortable
working with data: you don’t need to be a statistician, but you can read a
dashboard, spot a pattern, and ask the right question
Experience
managing small teams and remote or distributed networks
Genuine
passion for conservation and wildlife education
Highly
organised, self-directed, and calm under pressure
Experience with MEL frameworks, logframes, or theory of change
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Forms, Sheets, Looker Studio)
Experience working with schools, teachers, or youth programmes
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV
only quoting the job title in the email subject (Programme Manager ) to: vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 30th October 2026.
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any
communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider
your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for
applying.
Corporate
Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any
stage of the recruitment process.
