Senior Programme Manager at Akvo

Key responsibilities

• Manage several key projects within Kenya or Anglophone Africa
• Monitor and keep an overview of all the projects executed in Anglophone Africa
• Remain on top of financial numbers vis-a-vis progress of the various projects
• Hold monthly meetings with all the project managers, review progress, and set goals for the next month/quarter
• Work closely with the global delivery manager and align the project tracking process

Key competencies and skills

• Post graduate with at least 10 years’ work experience
• Solid project management credentials (PRINCE 2, PMP etc.)
• Prior experience with agile project management methodologies and the ability to deliver multiple projects at the same time will be considered an advantage. Some background in development studies, agriculture, water, climate sciences will also be useful.

You should be based in Nairobi. We are open to all nationalities with a valid permit to work in Kenya.