STEP Project Manager

• Lead field implementation by translating the Annual Work Plan into coordinated quarterly plans across Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Dadaab.
• Build and maintain commercial relationships with private firms and service providers to expand market opportunities in refugee-hosting areas.
• Ensure market demand precedes skills training and capital disbursement by validating employer vacancies and contracts.
• Supervise and mentor Economic Inclusion and Livelihood Officers and Operations Officer, supporting coordination and problem-solving in the field.
• Guide local partners including Refugee-Led Organizations, Women’s Rights Organizations, and others to execute project activities and build capacity.
• Ensure adherence to inclusion policies, environmental and safety standards, and maintain grievance mechanisms.
• Support governance by organizing committee meetings, enforcing financial compliance including dual-signature for expenditures over KES 100,000, and collaborating on monitoring and evaluation.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development, Commerce, Agribusiness, or related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with over 12 years of relevant exceptional experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in corporate management, private enterprise development, supply-chain logistics, business incubation, or commercial financial services.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing Market Systems Development or Inclusive Market Systems programs with focus on market facilitation and actor ownership.
• Experience managing economic inclusion, TVET, or enterprise projects in refugee camps or arid, low-market areas of Kenya such as Turkana West, Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Garissa, or Dadaab.
• Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary technical teams and manage subcontracts with grassroots organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Kenya's Refugee Policy, Refugees Act (2021), Shirika Plan, tax frameworks, work permits, and county integration plans.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills with private sector actors.
• Familiarity with Global Affairs Canada policies, Results-Based Management, and Feminist International Assistance Policy.
• Proficiency in data management software like KoboToolbox, visual mapping tools, and financial tracking software.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Somali or Turkana is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, and integrity.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.