Program Manager - Youth & Jobs at Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position.
Key responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management for all youth employment programs under KEPSA, ensuring they meet their targets and align with KEPSA’s youth strategy and Kenya’s national youth employment goals. Oversee flagship initiatives spanning digital jobs, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), entrepreneurship development, and others, ensuring cohesive execution and maximum impact.
- Work closely with the Global Director, Youth and Jobs, to monitor and guide ongoing projects, and spearhead the design of new initiatives that respond to emerging opportunities. Develop project proposals and concepts that align with KEPSA’s youth agenda, focusing on innovative solutions to youth unemployment (e.g. digital gig work platforms, green jobs, creative industry opportunities, etc.).
- Manage and nurture partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders – including private sector companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and development partners. Act as the primary liaison for KEPSA’s youth programs, coordinating with ministries, county governments, and donor organizations to mobilize resources and foster collaboration in support of youth employment.
- Drive initiatives to expand digital and digitally-enabled employment opportunities for young Kenyans, in line with KEPSA’s vision of positioning Kenya as a leading hub for online work, outsourcing, and digital jobs . This includes supporting programs like the Ajira Digital Program and others that equip youth with digital skills and link them to jobs in the digital economy.
- Champion the integration of industry-led training approaches (such as dual TVET apprenticeships) that bridge the gap between education and industry needs, ensuring youth gain practical skills aligned to market demand . Oversee partnerships with institutions and employers to improve curricula, mentorship, and on-the-job training opportunities for youth, thereby boosting their employability.
- Oversee youth entrepreneurship and enterprise development programs, helping young people start and grow businesses. Provide strategic direction to initiatives that support youth-led startups, access to finance, mentorship, and market linkages, in order to stimulate job creation and innovation among Kenya’s youth.
- Lead project planning and execution for the youth employment portfolio – including setting work plans, managing budgets, supervising project teams or implementing partners, and ensuring timely delivery of outputs. Implement robust project management practices to keep multi-faceted programs on track across various regions of the country.
- Establish and maintain strong M&E frameworks to track program outcomes and impact on youth employment. Regularly evaluate progress against targets, id...