Project Manager at BFA Global

BFA Global is an impact innovation firm that combines research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to build a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future for underserved people and the planet. We partner with leading public, private, and philanthropic organizations, both global and local, to catalyze innovation ecosystems for impact acr...

 

Project Manager

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience4 - 6 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

We seek a detail-oriented and strategically minded professional to serve as the Project Manager for a key program in the advisory livelihoods practice. This role sits at the intersection of program operations, stakeholder management, strategic design, and insight generation. The ideal candidate will ensure that program delivery runs smoothly while also contributing to the evolution of the program’s strategic direction and learning agenda.

You will manage internal workflows, support collaboration across teams and partners, track program activities and budgets, and support the synthesis of insights into learning products. This position requires someone who can work efficiently with administrative tools, manage complex task structures with agility, and contribute meaningfully to higher-level program design, including the theory of change and expansion strategy.

This high-impact, cross-functional role is best suited for someone with a blend of operations, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills and a strong desire to support mission-driven work. It is ideal for someone with a consulting / advisory background in the private and/or social sectors, but it could also be a fit for other backgrounds that include project management.

If you have experience and like working on significant, ambiguous but impactful problems, being innovative and iterative in problem solving with a team, taking ownership, and developing new insights, you will enjoy and thrive in this role.

Requirements

Flexibility with Accountability

  • Work with a flexible, adaptive mindset to shape evolving program needs.
  • Establish clear structures and tools for evaluating program progress, team effectiveness, and delivery against goals.
  • Integrate into ongoing processes and culture, and gradually tailor and improve processes for program success

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships across varying levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Work effectively across sectors, including government, social impact, and private sector partners.
  • Anticipate and manage diverse expectations and communication styles.
  • Be a team player and thrive in collaborative co-creation contexts in virtual and in-person settings.

Administration & Project Management

  • Design and implement simple, agile tools (e.g., spreadsheets, Slack task lists, Polly polls) to manage workflows and project deliverables.
  • Develop and refine internal processes to enhance team collaboration and performance.
  • Tailor administrative and project tools to fit different task types, timelines, and stakeholder needs.

Sector Knowledge & Insight

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem in Africa, with an emphasis on non-tech ventures.
  • Leverage working experience or familiarity with key markets and sectors aligned with BFA Global’s focus.

Strategic Thinking and Impact Design

  • Contribute to the design of theories of change and strategic frameworks.
  • Translate theories into action by sourcing, vetting, and supporting the development of programs and intervention areas (e.g., identifying organizations or projects for donor funding and developing a program across multiple stakeholders to test the hypothesis in the theory of change)
  • Apply creative thinking, research, and analysis to support program design and long-term planning.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 4–6 years of relevant experience in project management, operations, or program delivery roles within development, social impact, or research-oriented organizations.
  • Prior experience working with grant-funded programs, donor reporting, or programmatic operations is highly desirable.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to BFA Global on bfaglobal.com to apply

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