Programme Manager (RISE), NO-4, Fixed Term Position, Nairobi, Kenya Country Office, #138446

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education, with a dotted line to the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Programme Manager provides technical leadership,programme management and coordination support to advance RISE Kenya’s objective of establishing multiple, flexible and safe learning pathways to quality formal and non-formalsecondary education, skills development and transition opportunities for out-of-school adolescents and youth. The role will support system capacity building, technology-enabled learning, data and evidence generation, and youth engagement to drive scalable, inclusive and sustainable education UNICEFworks in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visitour websiteto learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Calling How can you make a difference? The Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) programme is a multi-sectoral initiative implementedby UNICEF Kenya in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, FAWE Kenya, Kenya Red CrossSociety (KRCS), Government of Kenya institutions, and other strategic partners. The programmeaims to expand access to inclusive, flexible, accredited, and technology-enabled secondaryeducation and skills pathways for out-of-school adolescents and youth (OOSAY), particularly youngwomen and mothers, refugees, adolescents and youth with disabilities, and learners frommarginalized and ASAL communities. RISE seeks to strengthen Multiple Flexible Pathways (MFP) in secondary education through blendedlearning approaches, Alternative Learning Sites (ALS), youth facilitator models, digital learningsystems, wrap-around support services, and strengthened policy and systems integration alignedwith Kenya’s ongoing Competency-Based Education (CBE)reforms. The programme, implementedover a five-year period, integrates education, digital inclusion, safeguarding, disability inclusion,psychosocial support, youth engagement, and livelihoods-oriented approaches to improve learnerretention, completion, transition, and resilience Purpose of the job: Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief Education, with a dotted line to the Deputy Representative, Programme, the Programme Manager provides technical leadership, programme management and coordination support to advance RISE Kenya’s objective of establishing multiple, flexible and safe learning pathways to quality formal and non-formalsecondary education, skills development and transition opportunities for out-of-school adolescents and youth. The role will support system capacity building, technology-enabled learning, data and evidence generation, and youth engagement to drive scalable, inclusive and sustainable education. The Programme Manager contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation,results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s StrategicPlans, standards of performance, and accountability framework. The position will serve as Programme Manager for the RISE program signed between UNICEF andMastercard Foundation. The position is the central coordination point across government, UNICEF,Mastercard Foundation, consortium partners, development partners, and private sectorstakeholders, and carries accountability for program results, risk management, and the reporting tothe Program Steering Committee. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 1. Management and advisory support to the Chief2. Programme development and planning3. Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results4. Advisory services and technical support5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:Classified Job Descriptions - Programme Manager NOD FT Nairobi_.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements - Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Management, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Development Economics and any other related fields. - Work Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience in education systems reform, workforce development, or large-scale social sector program leadership, including at least 7 years in a program leadership or country-level coordination role. Demonstrated experience managing multi-partner, multi-donor high-value programs at national scale is required. Track record of translating program delivery into policy influence and institutional change is required. Experience in managing multi-million program budgets is required. Experience with EdTech, digital learning, or technology-enabled service delivery at scale is required. and any other related fields. - Skills: Understanding of the overall global development context, including issues such as: poverty, economic empowerment, displacement and the impact of these factors on education, youth skilling and employability and vice-versa; and inter-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors (including Social Policy, Protection, and Innovation/Young People engagement within UNICEF). Knowledge of global developments in secondary education, youth empowerment and international engagement strategies, including the application of the equity lens and human rights perspectives to programming. Ability to support policy dialogue: translation of analytical findings and evidence into development programme and policy discussions around equity and learning with partners, including government, development partners, private sector, CSOs and academia in relevant areas. Fair understanding of education sector planning knowledge/ability, including the range of modalities for delivering education, linkages between different sub-sectors (e.g. Primary,Secondary, Tertiary, Inclusive Education, Multiple Pathways to Education), cost-effectiveness and efficiency issues, key institutional structures, components and processes, as well as governance issues. Knowledge of education and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core education data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in education systems; political economy; and education policy and strategic planning. Experience in complex and multi sectoral Programme management experience, including programme design, costing, monitoring and evaluation and reporting. Deeper understanding of gender and inequity issues in relation to education, participation and development and the application of gender / equity analysis programme policy and planning. Demonstrated ability to managing multi-partner, multi-donor programs at national scale, including direct engagement with government ministries and private sector. Experience in overseeing high-value program budgets. Experience with EdTech, digital learning, or technology-enabled service delivery at scale. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables - Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. - Prior experience working with UNICEF UN, Mastercard Foundations Private Sector engagement, or compa