Programme Management Officer (Fixed Term Limited), NOD

• Lead daily operations of the Secretariat and supervise the Deputy Fund Manager / Programme Specialist to achieve the Fund's strategic goals and governance decisions.
• Act as Secretary to the Fund Board and lead governance committees, ensuring compliance and quality assurance of proposals.
• Collaborate with Government and partners to design Cooperation Framework portfolios, coordinating national and international stakeholders to define results and roles.
• Co-manage portfolios with Government through joint coordination, monitoring progress and resource gaps.
• Facilitate the design and management of joint programmes within portfolios, including allocation rounds and proposal calls.
• Advise senior UN management on pooled financing, portfolio approaches, and development trends to guide programming and investment.
• Oversee resource mobilization strategies, engaging donors and partners to secure funding aligned with portfolio priorities.
• Manage Fund agreements, disbursements, compliance, financial performance, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and promote innovation in programming and partnerships.

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in development studies, economics, international relations, political science, governance, public policy, social sciences, or related field. A first-level degree plus two additional years of experience may be accepted.
• Minimum seven years of progressive development experience in developing countries, including at least five years in managerial roles involving inter-agency or multi-stakeholder coordination.
• At least five years of experience in fund management with pooled funding modalities, joint programme design, fiduciary oversight, and results-based reporting.
• At least five years of experience in donor engagement, resource mobilization, and coordination with UN agencies, including convening senior counterparts.
• English proficiency at UN Level II is required; Swahili or Kiswahili at UN Level I is desirable.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing teams, work plans, and budgets is preferred.
• Experience facilitating high-level multi-stakeholder consultations and working within the UN Delivering as One framework is preferred.
• Completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics or related fields is desirable.
• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or residing within commuting distance of Nairobi; nationals residing elsewhere may be considered but must cover relocation costs.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Saturday, 31 October 2026. The advert does not specify particular documents to send.