Programme Management Officer

About the role

The Sustainable Development Goals Multi-Partner Trust Fund (SDG MPTF) Kenya seeks a Programme Management Officer to lead day‑to‑day operations of the Fund Secretariat, support the Resident Coordinator and manage cooperation framework portfolios with the Government of Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Secretariat operations, supervise staff and deliver strategic objectives, work plans and governance decisions.
• Serve as Secretary to the Fund Board, chair Technical Review Committees and ensure compliance with the Fund’s Terms of Reference.
• Design Cooperation Framework portfolios with government and partners, convene stakeholders and define results, theory of change and roles.
• Co‑manage portfolios, track progress against national priorities and resource gaps, and oversee joint programmes within portfolios.
• Advise on pooled financing, portfolio approach and UN Development System reform, analysing political, economic and development trends.
• Lead resource mobilisation strategy, engage donors, IFIs, foundations and the private sector to unlock blended and innovative finance.
• Oversee financial performance, results‑based monitoring, evaluation, risk management and consolidated reporting to the Board and donors.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in development studies, economics, international relations, public policy or related field (or equivalent combination of first‑level degree plus two years experience).
• Minimum seven years of progressive development experience in developing countries, including at least five years in managerial roles coordinating inter‑agency or multi‑stakeholder initiatives, fund management and donor engagement.