The Program Manager for East and Southern Africa will support the Bureau Chief in operationalizing AfriCatalyst's long-term business strategy for the region and contribute to the work of AfriCatalyst in other regions at the request of the Head Office
The Program Manager will focus on identifying project opportunities and risks, increasing visibility of AfriCatalyst, influencing regional strategic initiatives, and fostering partnerships with global philanthropic actors, think-tanks, businesses, and governments.
Key Responsibilities:
Operationalize Business Strategy:
Support the Bureau Chief to implement AfriCatalyst's long-term regional strategy,
by identifying and unlocking partnerships and business in East and Southern Africa.
Manage regional partnerships that strategically align with AfriCatalyst's mission and goals.
Provide strategic insights into regional political and developmental trends impacting debt sustainability, climate action, health policy, and energy transition in the East and Southern Africa region.
Support cross functional teams to identify risks and trends within the region including political shifts, regulatory changes, and environmental disasters.
Donor landscape mapping
Mapping and providing insights on the unfolding dynamics and opportunities within philanthropic spaces
Explore and advice on co-creation opportunities and inter-agency collaborations in the areas of mutual interest
Advocacy and Campaigns
Play a leading role in all advocacy work performed by AfriCatalyst in the region and beyond
Support Dakar-based team with context-specific experiences that may shape
and influence global development and financial frameworks.
Monitor global and regional movements for possible involvement in development finance, climate, health, energy transition and debt sustainability.
Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and innovations across project teams to improve advocacy outcomes.
Strategy and Operational Support :
Support the strategic and operational contribution of the Nairobi Office to the work of the Dakar-based teams.
Contribute to project and fundraising activities performed by AfriCatalyst at the request of the Head Office.
Qualifications :
Master's degree in international development, law, economics, public health, environmental science, energy, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in program management, with a strong focus on donor relations, policy analysis and advocacy within the East and Southern Africa region.
Deep understanding of the socio-political, economic, and environmental landscape of the region, particularly related to financing development and economic justice
Proven experience in policy advocacy, with a strong track record of influencing international financial institutions, governments, and civil society initiatives.
Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-sector programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing donor proposals and reports.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages such as
Swahili, French, and Portuguese is a plus.
Should have permission to work in Kenya