Program Manager - Enterprise Development & Financial Inclusion

• Lead the design, planning, implementation and continuous improvement of ED&FI programs and initiatives within assigned thematic areas
• Translate strategy into scalable, technology-enabled interventions that strengthen enterprise capability, improve productivity, expand access to finance and support business growth
• Drive enterprise development outcomes leveraging technology, data, ecosystem partnerships and innovation to achieve impact at scale
• Provide technical leadership in assigned thematic areas
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, compliance, financial stewardship and operational controls to safeguard program integrity
• Manage partnerships, budgets and multidisciplinary teams delivering measurable business, development and financial inclusion outcomes

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, Development Finance, Economics, Development Studies or related business fields
• Minimum 5 years' progressive experience in enterprise development, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development or related program management
• Professional certification in Project Management, Enterprise Development, Financial Inclusion or Entrepreneurship Development is an added advantage
• Proven experience leading complex programs, partnerships, budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience managing risks, controls, compliance and governance in donor-funded, financial services or development environments

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, the MSME sector in Kenya and the East and Central Africa region
• Experience leveraging technology, digital platforms and data to improve program effectiveness and scale
• Ability to identify and nurture innovative solutions in enterprises