Programme Management Officer (Fixed Term Limited)

About the role

The Sustainable Development Goals Multi-Partner Trust Fund (SDG MPTF) Kenya seeks a Programme Management Officer to support the Fund’s coordination, portfolio design, and results‑based monitoring. The incumbent will work closely with government, UN agencies, donors and other partners, and may travel within Kenya for oversight and stakeholder consultations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day Secretariat operations and advise senior leadership on pooled financing and UN development system reform.
• Serve as Deputy Secretary to the Fund Board, preparing agendas, briefing materials, minutes and ensuring proposal quality.
• Support government‑led portfolio design, develop analysis, results frameworks and map existing programmes and financing flows.
• Manage allocation rounds, calls for proposals and ensure joint programmes align with portfolio results frameworks.
• Monitor implementation across partners, flag bottlenecks, recommend corrective actions and ensure integration of gender, human rights, climate resilience and inclusion principles.
• Develop investment pipeline, support resource mobilisation and build partnerships with donors, financial institutions and the private sector.
• Oversee financial performance, results‑based monitoring, evaluation and risk management, and consolidate reporting for the Board and donors.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in development studies, economics, international relations or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in development, multi‑stakeholder coordination and pooled‑fund management.
• At least four years managing pooled‑fund allocation, fiduciary oversight and results‑based reporting.
• Experience in donor engagement, resource mobilisation and convening senior counterparts across organisations.
• Strong analytical writing skills and experience producing strategic reports for senior decision‑makers.

Required skills

• Knowledge of pooled financing, joint programming and results‑based monitoring.
• Experience with portfolio design, allocation processes and fiduciary oversight.
• Ability to analyse data to support decision‑making.