Programme Manager; Inclusive Markets and Trade Development at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Main Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of projects and programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: Plan, assessing and approving funding applications, administer, follow up, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports;
• Support policy dialogue with relevant Government of Kenya ministries, development agencies, donors and relevant stakeholders in the sector, including drafting briefings, participating in technical and sectoral meetings, and drafting reports;
• Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments of contributions;
• Contribute to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Kenya;
• Represent the Embassy of Sweden and actively participate in co-ordination for a program reviews, technical discussions, and field visits; and
• Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with relevant bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral actors.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Economics, Finance, Trade, Business, Agribusiness, Markets Development or other equivalent academic background;
• Previous experience in the Development arena working with Trade, Finance, Markets Development, Productive Employment, or related areas;
• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the above areas;
• Previous experience working with innovative financing instruments, such a challenge funds, guarantees or similar;
• Demonstrable understanding of national, regional and international trade and market development;
• Knowledge of Kenyan institutional, policy, and legal framework for trade, financial markets and services, private sector and investments;
• Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation and performance monitoring; and
• Good command of both written and spoken English.

Added Advantage:

• A strong understanding of Market Systems Development (MSD) and its integrated application in development of Trade, Green Growth, Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Innovative Financing, and digitization;
• An understanding of multidimensional poverty analysis principles;
• Experience working with private sector development including enterprises, accelerators, national trade promotion organizations, and/or other business support organizations;
• Knowledge of the Kenyan institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, in relation to trade, financial services sector, markets development, agribusiness, and green growth;
• An understanding of Business and Human Rights as well as a Right-based approach as it relates to inclusive economic development; and
• Experience of working with Results-based Management.

Personal Attributes:

• Dynamic team player able to work across relevant sectors and across different focus areas and take initiative as well as work independently.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate, share knowledge and experiences, and cooperate easily with colleagues