Program Manager - Youth & Jobs at Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Program Manager to lead and oversee all youth employment initiatives at Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). You will drive strategic programs that address youth unemployment and create meaningful employment opportunities across Kenya's digital, vocational, and entrepreneurship sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for all youth employment programs under KEPSA, ensuring they meet 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 other employment programs, ensuring cohesive execution and maximum impact
• Work closely with the Global Director of 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 (including digital gig work platforms, green jobs, and creative industry opportunities)
• 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, positioning Kenya as a leading hub for online work, outsourcing, and digital jobs
• Support programs 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
• Oversee partnerships with institutions and employers to improve curricula, mentorship, and on-the-job training opportunities, ensuring youth gain practical skills aligned to market demand

Location

Nairobi, Kenya