Programme Manager (RISE)
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UNICEF is recruiting a Programme Manager for the RISE programme in Nairobi, Kenya, providing technical leadership and coordination for flexible learning pathways for out-of-school adolescents and youth. The on-site management role requires a master's degree and around 8 years of experience in education systems reform and multi-partner programme leadership within a UN development environment. Applications close on 30/09/2026.
- Technical leadership for RISE Kenya's flexible learning pathways for out-of-school youth
- On-site role in Nairobi reporting to the Chief Education with dotted line to Deputy Representative
- Requires master's degree in Management, Education or Development Economics
- Minimum 8 years experience in education systems reform and multi-partner programme leadership
- Central coordination point across government, UNICEF, Mastercard Foundation and partners
- Deadline: 30/09/2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Programme Manager (RISE)
Date Posted: 22/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: UNICEF
Industry: Project Management
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Project Management Jobs. UNICEF Jobs. Programme Manager (RISE) providing technical leadership and coordination for flexible learning pathways for out-of-school adolescents and youth, requiring a master’s degree in Management,
Education
or Development Economics, 8 years
systems reform and multi-partner programme leadership, in a UN development environment, on-site role.
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:
Management and advisory support to the Chief
Programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results
Advisory services and technical support
Advocacy, networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Management, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Development Economics and any other related fields.
Work
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
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
and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core
data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in
systems; political economy; and
policy and strategic planning.
Experience
in
8 years of relevant work
in
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.
in managing multi-million program budgets is required.
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
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.
in overseeing high-value program budgets.
with EdTech, digital learning, or technology-enabled service delivery at scale.
Language
working with UNICEF UN, Mastercard Foundations Private Sector engagement, or comparable UN/foundation governance and reporting systems is strongly preferred.
working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
working with private sector and foundations as an advantage.
Relevant
at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
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