Manager, Funding Strategy & Program Design Job NLB

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Reference No. NLB/ FSPD/3

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the development of multi-year Funding strategies aligned with Vision 2030, the BottomUp Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure maximum social and economic impact.
• Supervising Funding programmes and thematic windows (e.g., youth empowerment, sports, innovation, culture, education, and climate action) with clear performance indicators and measurable outcomes.
• Overseeing the formulation of transparent, equitable, and data-driven Fund allocation criteria incorporating regional balance, inclusivity, and evidence-based impact assessment.
• Overseeing the designing of co-financing, matching-Fund, and joint-implementation models in collaboration with national and county governments, development partners, and non-state actors.
• Spearheading the development of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and methodologies to measure programme outcomes, value for money, and national development contribution.
• Coordinating the maintenance of a dynamic pipeline of eligible programmes and projects, forecasting Fund demand, and aligning resource commitments with project revenue and disbusment capacity.
• Ensure all Funding frameworks, programme designs, and allocation mechanisms comply with statutory requirements, government policy, and financial management regulations.
• Coordinating the design of flexible and adaptive Funding models (e.g., catalytic grant, challenge Funds, revolving facilities) to respond to emerging national development priorities.
• Coordinating the preparations of analytical reports and recommendations to the Directorate and Cabinet Secretary on Funding priorities, trends, strategic adjustments, and national impact performance.

Requirements for appointment:

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certified Public Account (CPA K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body.
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Application documents including detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identification Card, and other relevant testimonials should be submitted to:

The Chairperson
National Lottery Board
25th Floor Old Mutual Towers, Hospital Road
Upper Hill
P.O. Box 30933 – 00100
NAIROBI

• Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked.
• “APPLICATION FOR [POSITION NAME, REFERENCE NO & JOB GRADE]”
• Applications must be received on or before 8 June 2026, 5pm East African Time.
• The National Lottery Board is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’. Female candidates and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.