Platform Manager - Peace Building & Conflict Transformation at Act Change Transform (Act)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our organization in a strategic leadership position. As Platform Manager for Peace Building & Conflict Transformation, you will drive the vision, direction, and technical excellence of our platform while fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Programming

• Provide strategic visioning, guidance, and technical leadership to the PBCT platform
• Work with the head of programs and other senior managers in designing effective PBCT programming strategies
• Ensure all current and future programs are delivered according to approved plans with adequate stakeholder consultation (internal and external)
• Undertake regular political, economic, and conflict analyses to inform evidence-based programming and intervention design

Business Development & Partnership

• Lead new business development and resource mobilization efforts
• Identify and cultivate new potential partners and initiatives under the PBCT platform
• Ensure effective engagement between staff, partners, target communities, CSO partners, and government (national and sub-national levels)

Financial Management

• Oversee the overall PBCT Platform budget
• Provide oversight in budget preparation and tracking for all programs within the platform
• Monitor all expenditures related to grants and administration
• Provide up-to-date financial health advice to the CEO
• Oversee the budgeting process for all proposals submitted within the platform
• Work closely with the Grants departmental lead to provide updated reports on partner performance

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning

• Collaborate with the MERL team to design and operationalize integrated platform-level MERL plans aligned with organizational MERL frameworks
• Develop content for internal publications including case studies, end-term reports, biennial impact reports, and features
• Liaise with the communications team for production of MERL-related materials

Location

Nairobi, Kenya