{"id":89562,"date":"2026-01-13T08:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/program-associate\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:02:53","slug":"program-associate","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/program-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Program Implementation and Field Execution<\/p>\n<p>\tSupport day-to-day implementation of programs.<br \/>\n\tAssist in designing and executing interventions: from youth trainings and business clinics to exposure visits, coaching frameworks, and partner convenings.<br \/>\n\tManage field logistics, maintain implementation trackers, follow up with regional teams, and support quality assurance of deliverables.<br \/>\n\tMonitor progress against timelines, budgets, and targets, and flag issues early.<\/p>\n<p>Research, Analysis, and Strategy Development<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., stakeholder interviews, cooperative landscape mapping, MSME diagnostics).<br \/>\n\tAnalyze market and field data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.<br \/>\n\tDraft strategic and technical documents: concept notes, pitch decks, donor reports, and internal memos.<br \/>\n\tContribute to solution design, you won\u2019t just support others\u2019 ideas; you\u2019ll shape them.<\/p>\n<p>Client and Partner Engagement<\/p>\n<p>\tCoordinate with program partners (e.g., implementing NGOs, SACCOs, private sector actors) to align on priorities and timelines.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in external meetings, take minutes, follow up on action items, and occasionally represent the program to donors or institutional partners.<br \/>\n\tHelp plan, organize, and deliver stakeholder-facing events.<\/p>\n<p>Organizational and Operational Support<\/p>\n<p>\tManage internal workflows: documentation, communications, scheduling, procurement follow-up, and contracting support.<br \/>\n\tContribute to building internal knowledge systems and learning tools.<br \/>\n\tPitch in wherever needed, whether helping with a MEL framework draft or planning a youth hackathon.<\/p>\n<p>What We&#8217;re Looking For<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll thrive in this role if you\u2019re the kind of person who:<\/p>\n<p>\tTakes initiative\u00a0and gets energy from solving problems before being asked.<br \/>\n\tCan move from a strategy call to a boda boda ride in the field without missing a beat.<br \/>\n\tIs as comfortable reading a budget as they are speaking to youth groups or pitching a project idea.<br \/>\n\tWants mentorship but doesn\u2019t wait to be handheld.<br \/>\n\tHas opinions, and can back them up with thinking<br \/>\n\tKnows how to be \u201cprofessional,\u201d but is not afraid to be fun, warm, and human.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field (Agriculture, Economics, Development, Business, Policy, etc.)<br \/>\n\t5-7 years of experience in a role involving program delivery, consulting, research, youth development, or economic inclusion.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated ability to organize complex projects and manage time independently.<br \/>\n\tOutstanding written and verbal communication skills.<br \/>\n\tComfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs.cvviz.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.cvviz.com","_company_name":"East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA)","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"The East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) is a research, programmes implementation and management company working across multiple industries and agricultural value chains in Africa. 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