Job Title: Project Manager
Responsible for planning, implementing, and
monitoring project activities in Garissa, managing project budgets and
resources, supervising project staff, coordinating with local communities and
partner organisations, tracking project progress against targets, and
identifying risks affecting project delivery. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in
Project Management, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related
field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work and field
visits.
Summary Profile
The
Project Manager will provide overall programmatic leadership, coordination,
implementation oversight, and operational management for the Angaza Program
Consortium
The role
holder will ensure effective delivery of consortium objectives across Nairobi
Metropolitan Areas (Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos & Kajiado Counties), Nakuru,
Dadaab (Garissa) and Kakuma/ Kalobeyei (Turkana) and Mombasa, through strong
coordination, systems strengthening, partnership management, adaptive
programming, and high-quality implementation.
The
Project Manager will serve as a central coordination point between consortium
partners, government stakeholders, refugee-led organizations, and technical
teams to ensure seamless program execution, accountability, and achievement of
impact.
The
successful candidate must demonstrate extensive experience managing large and
complex consortium portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, strengthening
implementation systems, and delivering high-impact donor-funded programs in
complex operating environments.
Key
Responsibilities
Consortium
Program Leadership and Coordination
Provide
strategic leadership for implementation of the Angaza Program across consortium
partners.
Coordinate
planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of program activities
Ensure
consortium partners work cohesively toward shared goals, deliverables, and
impact targets.
Facilitate
effective consortium governance structures, meetings, and coordination
mechanisms.
Support
alignment between technical, operational, finance, and monitoring evaluation
and Learning functions.
Systems Strengthening and Operational
Excellence
Establish
and strengthen program implementation systems, Standard Operating Procedures,
coordination workflows, and accountability structures.
Ensure
effective project management systems are operationalized across consortium
partners.
Strengthen
partner institutional capacity and implementation quality.
Support
integration of safeguarding, accountability, inclusion, and risk management
across operations.
Donor and Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as
a key liaison with Angaza Program consortium partners and other strategic
stakeholders.
Coordinate
donor reporting, review meetings, site visits, and consortium updates.
Build and
maintain strategic relationships with county governments, refugee agencies,
community stakeholders, and implementing partners.
Represent
the consortium in relevant coordination forums and technical working
groups.
Program Quality and Adaptive
Management
Ensure
high-quality and timely implementation of program deliverables.
Lead work
planning, target tracking, and performance review processes.
Utilize
monitoring, evaluation research and learning insights data to inform adaptive
programming.
Monitor
implementation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Team Leadership and Capacity
Strengthening
Provide
leadership, mentorship, and supervision to consortium teams.
Foster a
collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.
Strengthen
partner coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
Support
professional development and technical capacity strengthening of staff and
partners.
Budget
Oversight and Resource Management
Work
closely with the Finance Lead to ensure sound budget management and resource
utilization.
Monitor
expenditure trends and implementation efficiency.
Support
budget planning, revisions, and resource allocation processes.
Ensure
value-for-money principles across consortium operations.
Qualifications
Master’s
degree in development studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related
field.
Minimum
of 10 years progressive experience managing large donor-funded programs.
At least
5 years managing multi-partner consortiums or complex regional
portfolios.
Proven
experience establishing effective implementation systems and operational
structures.
Strong
understanding of refugee programming, youth livelihoods, gender, economic
inclusion, and systems change approaches.
Experience
working in rural and urban informal settlement contexts highly
desirable.
Excellent
leadership, coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement
skills.
Strong
program management, risk management, and strategic planning
capabilities.
Competencies
Strategic
leadership and consortium management
Systems
strengthening and operational excellence
Partnership
and stakeholder engagement
Adaptive
management and problem-solving
Team
leadership and people management
Results
orientation and accountability
Excellent
communication and representation skills
