Project Manager Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation

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Project Manager Skills For Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP)
Role Purpose
The Project Manager, SIDP is responsible for the successful implementation of the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for effective planning, management, Coordination, delivery and evaluation of the SIDP project in Kenya.

The post holder will also be actively involved in nurturing and managing relationships with different project stakeholders. Working under the guidance of the Programme Manager, SIDP project, the post holder will be part of the SIDP project strategy team and will be involved in implementing the project deliverables and executing the strategy to achieve the same in Kenya.

Operational And Programme Management
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, implementing, and quality assuring of the SIDP Project work in Kenya as per the project management framework, Project plans, project management standards and client needs. This will include sound and effective programme management practices that deliver outstanding impact for the British Council and its partners.
• Identify opportunities for the program development and expansion; building on lessons learned, needs assessments, and coordination with key stakeholders.

Risk Management

• To identify, assess, report and monitor progress in addressing risks to the achievement of the project objectives.
• Maintain a robust and updated project risk management register

Budget And Financial Management

• To manage project budgets to corporate standards, ensuring prompt reporting and continuous monitoring of the project expenditure in line with the implementation plan.
• Meeting the agreed project financial spend targets.

Procurement

• To ensure all procurement and contracts for service are in line with corporate and client policy and that documentation is robust and stored appropriately for future reference.

Monitoring And Evaluation

• Support the development and implementation of M&E plans for the SIDP project (including databases and data collection; outcome and impact evaluation; success stories)
• Working closely with the project monitoring, evaluation consultants/teams to ensure proper documentation and clear reporting on progress against indicators and targets and determine corrective measures to improve project delivery.

External And Internal Stakeholder Management

• To maintain and nurture relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, and to support the Programme Manager- Creative Economy, Deputy Director Kenya and other colleagues to identify potential partnerships and new business possibilities and opportunities to strengthen the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project.

Equality, diversity and inclusion and Child Protection/Adults at Risk standards:

• Support the Programme Manager Creative Economy to ensure that the project delivery and activity reflect British Council EDI policy.
• Ensure that Child Protection/Adults at Risk Policy, standards and other Safeguarding measures/policies are followed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements Of The Role

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Knowledge and experience of project management.
• Experience in programme management in the local context.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a matrix management structure

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 27 October 2025 South Africa Time / 22:59 UK Time
You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.

Important Information
Department:
Education

Contract Duration:
One (1) Year fixed term

Pay band:
6

Gross Monthly Salary:
KES

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in Kenya

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.

British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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