Vacancies at Girl Effect

Key responsibilities 

Program planning and implementation

• Support with detailed program planning, updating program plans schedules, coordination and delivery of all assigned program activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with donor requirements, and delivery timelines within budget
• Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all program documents and routine communication with teams to provide updates on program progress
• Help tell the story of key finding and capturing key moments of success and learnings to share with the wider Girl Effect team and leadership.

Technology Innovations

• Assist on key innovations in AI development by supporting the technology team to coordinate across a wide network of technology partners.
• Support the teams in different country offices by coordinating and facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and convening stakeholders as necessary.

Monitoring, reporting, evaluation and learning

• Track program priorities, tasks, milestones and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Support in coordinating, organizing and development of program evaluation activities, reports documentation of change stories in accordance with program requirements
• Coordinate effective knowledge management mechanisms and learning forums at regular points to facilitate sharing of innovative/best practices or lessons learned and impact

Budget management

• Support in budget planning, monitoring program expenditures against approved budget and reporting monthly burn rates
• Collaborating with the finance team, to provide advice and support as requested in relation to the digital program’s administrative and financial affairs;

General administration

• Attend all relevant meetings, noting new tasks that arise and ensuring that they are prioritized and assigned to the right person, with agreed-upon timelines that you check up on
• Identify sources, gather and compile data and information for the development of proposals, presentations, requisitions, contracts, expenditure authorizations etc
• Manage and update team working and communication channels on ongoing projects e.g. Slack, Asana, Miro etc
• Suggest new tools, systems and processes that could improve coordination and communication for our teams
• Take note of any news or environmental changes in our markets that might affect our programs, teams, and future work and ensure the team is up to date on these channels.
• Any other assigned role from the supervisor aligned to the objectives above.

Experience and skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years full-time work experience with project management responsibilities
• Experience working in the media, design or non-profit sectors
• Experience working with clients or external stakeholders is a plus
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or even working multiple projects and countries, is highly desirable
• Experience or a willingness to get experienced fairly quickly with our internal tools including Google docs, Slack, Trello and Miro
• Solid presentation skills that extend across Keynote, Powerpoint and Google Slides
• Proficiency in English key plus Swahili, Hindi or French would be a plus

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What you will do

Programme Planning, Design, Implementation, and Monitoring

• Manage the design, planning, delivery, and monitoring of the Tuki-Jituma Initiative across Nairobi and Migori Counties
• Facilitate the recruitment of youth from Girl Effect’s Tukisonga networks, with a focus on vulnerable groups (teenage mothers, school dropouts, low-income households).
• Ensure delivery of skills-building programs, including life skills, financial literacy, and creative/digital industry training.
• Manage partnerships with VTCs and CATCs to deliver certification programs.
• Coordinate mentorship and apprenticeship programs with industry experts in film, media, digital marketing, fashion, and design.
• Support the rollout of the Champions Model using Girl Effect’s Champions App to facilitate peer-led learning and engagement.
• Oversee the onboarding of youth to the digital marketplace, ensuring access to entrepreneurship, internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, government regulations, and Girl Effect’s internal policies.
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and track delivery against set targets.

Stakeholder Management – External

• Build strong and collaborative relationships with national and county stakeholders, ensuring alignment with youth, skills, and economic empowerment priorities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with creative industry actors, private sector stakeholders, and digital platforms to sustain youth employment linkages.
• Represent Girl Effect in external forums, technical working groups, and sector platforms.
• Provide regular updates, donor reports, and visibility materials showcasing program progress and impact.
• Analyze youth economic empowerment and creative sector trends in Kenya to inform program strategy.

Stakeholder Management – Internal

• Collaborate with in-house technical experts (gender, digital, creative, and monitoring & evaluation) to deliver impactful programming.
• Work closely with the Communications team to amplify program impact stories, youth voices, and Girl Effect’s niche in the sector.
• Support and manage project teams, ensuring performance, motivation, and professional development.
• Keep internal leadership updated on progress, risks, and opportunities, ensuring program alignment with Girl Effect’s broader strategy.

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate program vision into impactful delivery while spotting long-term opportunities.
• Partnership builder, with proven success in forging relationships across donors, governments, the private sector, and civil society.
• Effective communicator with excellent written, spoken, and presentation skills for donor reports, proposals, and public representation.
• Mission-driven leader, committed to youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusion, especially for adolescent girls and young women.
• Team player, able to collaborate across diverse teams and digital platforms to ensure youth-centered and inclusive programming.
• 5 years of progressive program management experience in Kenya, preferably in youth livelihoods, skills development, and or creative/digital economy.
• At least 3 years working with bilateral, multilateral, or private donors.
• Strong grasp of gender and gender-transformative approaches in program design.
• Experience meaningfully involving young people in the design, delivery, and governance of programs.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships at the community, county, and national levels.
• Master’s degree in International Development, social sciences, Business, or related field.