Program Manager, RISE

The Program Manager will also engage stakeholders such as the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development to help strengthen and integrate the work within Kenya’s education system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

RISE Program Planning

• Lead the design and co-development of project work plans in collaboration with the Program Specialist and local Kenyan partners, including defining priority milestones and ensuring alignment with national and county-level education priorities.
• Lead the implementation of the RISE component within the Naserian Project, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and partner expectations.
• Track and support the delivery of agreed milestones and outputs by partner organizations in line with the work plan.
• Conduct regular school and partner site visits to observe learning sessions, mentor facilitators, and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and submit clear observation and training reports based on field visits.
• Develop and maintain clear, structured documentation of partnerships, capturing key insights, progress, and emerging priorities to inform ongoing program strategy.

Partner Management & Training

• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with local partner organizations through regular check-ins, structured reporting processes, and ongoing engagement.
• Support the design, planning, and facilitation of training workshops across school- and community-based settings for facilitators, teachers, and community mentors.
• Draft clear and concise training reports capturing key insights and outcomes from each workshop.
• Support partners in submission of narrative reports and financial reports in accordance with the signed agreements and contracts
• Ensure continuity and effective transition of key partnerships and stakeholder relationships, maintaining strong engagement and institutional knowledge across the Kenya portfolio.
• Establish and manage organized systems for program documentation, including contracts, partner information, resources, and key records, to support effective program management and cross-team collaboration.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Conduct regular field visits to partner organizations and schools to monitor program implementation using established monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.
• Identify implementation challenges, provide on-ground support, and contribute to adaptive program improvements.
• Document stories of change, working closely with the Communications team, that reflect the lived experiences of girls and their communities, contributing to organizational learning and impact evidence.
• Support the recruitment and supervision of data collectors to administer qualitative and quantitative surveys, as needed.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage and coordinate with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development to share program insights and qualitative findings from RISE curriculum implementation, and support alignment with national curriculum priorities.
• Collaborate with the Program Specialist to explore and support opportunities for formal partnership with KICD on life skills curriculum integration within public schools.
• Support the adaptation and contextualization of the 45-week RISE curriculum and accompanying story-based learning materials to align with KICD review and endorsement processes.

Communications & Storytelling

• Produce high-quality reports, documents, concept notes etc. for internal and external audiences, in collaboration with internal communications teams.
• Support the planning and execution of county- or national-level events and learning forums to showcase program impact and amplify community voices.
• Represent Girl Rising at external events and convenings, and contribute to strengthening relationships with NGOs, community-based organizations, and other ecosystem actors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified teacher status (registered with the Teachers Service Commission) is a mandatory requirement.
• Master’s degree in Education, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in social impact, gender equality, education, or international development within Kenya or East Africa.
• Demonstrated understanding of girls’ education, gender equality, and safeguarding issues within the Kenyan context.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate impact to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and remotely, and collaborate effectively within a distributed team.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust across communities and institutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace tools.
• Fluency in English and Swahili required.

TO APPLY

Please send your updated curriculum vitae along with a cover letter to jobs@girlrising.org with the subject line: “Application for Kenya Program Manager” by May 6th, 2025.