Project Manager - Somalia Stability Fund III

About the role

The Somalia Stability Fund III (SSF III) is a multi-donor fund aimed at reducing risks to Somalia's stability through more rules-based, inclusive and peaceful political systems. Adam Smith International's Africa team is hiring a manager for its Project Management Unit (PMU) in Nairobi, on a full-time fixed-term contract with possible extension. The role covers programme management, client and partner engagement, delivery, financial oversight, risk management and quality assurance, working closely with the Project Director, Team Lead and technical leads.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Project Director, Senior Programme Manager and Team Leader to deliver the programme on time, within budget and to quality standards, coordinating workplans, budgets, forecasts, trackers, risk registers and reporting.
• Mobilise and manage technical experts, consortium and implementing partners, including short-term technical assistance, and track team performance.
• Engage daily with the client (FCDO), prepare for and follow up on governance meetings, and lead internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate short-term technical assistance, support annual workplans, concept notes, business cases and TORs, and quality assure outputs.
• Quality assure quarterly and annual financial and narrative reports, and lead the annual audit process.
• Manage budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, invoicing and risk registers, and ensure compliance with ASI and FCDO policies.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in international development, international relations, political science, economics or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in governance and stability, with initiative, planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to build relationships across cultures and work in politically sensitive environments; willingness to travel extensively and at short notice.
• Outstanding written and spoken English, strong IT skills and excellent teamwork.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Budget forecasting, reporting and quality assurance

What we offer

• Group income protection, group life insurance and pension
• Private medical and travel insurance, plus a mental health and employee assistance programme
• Flexible working and support for career development

Applications close on 30 November 2026: submit a CV (no more than two pages) and a one-page cover letter.