Job Description
The Role The Programme Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the energy portfolio across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia - covering portfolio construction, investment management, financial performance, technical assistance, risk management, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The role leads and develops the Senior Portfolio Officer and Portfolio Officers ensuring consistent delivery standards and programme impact across all three countries. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership and Programme Management Lead programme strategy, workplans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Ensure alignment with donor agreements, investment principles, impact targets, and AECF policies throughout the programme cycle.
Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and implementation challenges and recommend management responses.
Support resource mobilisation and positioning for additional funding for the energy portfolio. 2...