Grants Program Manager Job Moringa School

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Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Implementation Management

• Develop, own, and execute detailed program implementation plans aligned to program objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Translate program design into clear workplans, milestones, deliverables, and ownership structures.
• Track delivery against plans and proactively address delays, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure all program components are delivered to quality standards and within agreed timelines.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare high-quality updates and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary coordination point between internal teams, partners, and funders.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including implementation partners and mobilization partners

Program Planning, Tracking & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed program implementation plans aligned to program objectives, timelines, and the approved budget.
• Translate program design into clear workplans, milestones, deliverables, and ownership structures across internal teams and partners.
• Develop and maintain program trackers and reporting frameworks that give real-time visibility of delivery progress, risks, and budget utilization.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on program progress, risks, budget utilization, and outcomes.
• Proactively surface and resolve delays, risks, and inter-partner dependencies before they become critical issues.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Integration

• Work closely with MEL teams to ensure data-driven implementation.
• Track performance against key program indicators, including enrolment rates, training completion, and inclusion targets.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across all program reporting systems.
• Use MEL insights to inform adaptive program management and continuous quality improvement.

Inclusion, Safeguarding & Participant Experience

• Ensure program delivery is inclusive and responsive to the needs of target participants, particularly young women and persons with disabilities.
• Embed safeguarding and ethical practices across all program activities.
• Work with partners to ensure safe, accessible, and supportive learning and work environments.
• Monitor participant experience and ensure continuous improvement in delivery quality.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain and actively manage a program risk register.
• Identify operational, delivery, financial, and reputational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, contracts, and internal policies.
• Escalate critical issues in a timely and structured manner.

Budget Coordination & Resource Management

• Work closely with Finance to track program budgets, forecasts, and utilization against the approved grant budget
• Flag budget variances early and lead corrective action planning in collaboration with Finance.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across program activities.
• Support planning and procurement of required resources including staffing and digital infrastructure

Technical Proficiency & Tools

• Program management tools (Asana or equivalent)
• Data and reporting tools (Google Sheets, Excel, dashboards or equivalent)
• Communication and collaboration tools: Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, or equivalent.

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Highly execution-focused and results-driven
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization ability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity
• Proactive, accountable, and ownership-driven

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management or related field
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in education, skilling, or development programs
• Experience managing multi-partner or donor-funded programs
• Strong experience in implementation planning, tracking, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with youth-focused, employment, or inclusion programs is an added advantage
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and operational delivery

How to Apply

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