Role purpose

The Project Manager, SIDP is responsible for the successful implementation of the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for effective planning, management, Coordination, delivery and evaluation of the SIDP project in Kenya.

The post holder will also be actively involved in nurturing and managing relationships with different project stakeholders. Working under the guidance of the Programme Manager, SIDP project, the post holder will be part of the SIDP project strategy team and will be involved in implementing the project deliverables and executing the strategy to achieve the same in Kenya.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:  

Operational and Programme Management:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, implementing, and quality assuring of the SIDP Project work in Kenya as per the project management framework, Project plans, project management standards and client needs. This will include sound and effective programme management practices that deliver outstanding impact for the British Council and its partners.
• Identify opportunities for the program development and expansion; building on lessons learned, needs assessments, and coordination with key stakeholders.

Risk management:

• To identify, assess, report and monitor progress in addressing risks to the achievement of the project objectives.
• Maintain a robust and updated project risk management register

Budget and financial management:

• To manage project budgets to corporate standards, ensuring prompt reporting and continuous monitoring of the project expenditure in line with the implementation plan.
• Meeting the agreed project financial spend targets.

Procurement:

• To ensure all procurement and contracts for service are in line with corporate and client policy and that documentation is robust and stored appropriately for future reference.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the development and implementation of M&E plans for the SIDP project (including databases and data collection; outcome and impact evaluation; success stories)
• Working closely with the project monitoring, evaluation consultants/teams to ensure proper documentation and clear reporting on progress against indicators and targets and determine corrective measures to improve project delivery.

External and Internal Stakeholder Management:

• To maintain and nurture relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, and to support the Programme Manager- Creative Economy, Deputy Director Kenya and other colleagues to identify potential partnerships and new business possibilities and opportunities to strengthen the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project.

Equality, diversity and inclusion and Child Protection/Adults at Risk standards:

• Support the Programme Manager Creative Economy to ensure that the project delivery and activity reflect British Council EDI policy.
• Ensure that Child Protection/Adults at Risk Policy, standards and other Safeguarding measures/policies are followed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements of the role:

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Knowledge and experience of project management.
• Experience in programme management in the local context.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a matrix management structure

Closing Date:  Applications will close at 23:59 on 27 October 2025 South Africa Time / 22:59 UK Time

You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.