{"id":100453,"date":"2026-07-10T19:43:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/head-of-programmes\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T19:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:43:41","slug":"head-of-programmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/head-of-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Head of Programmes\", \"description\": \"Role Summary\\nThe Head of Programmes HoP provides strategic leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for theInstitute of Public Finance's policy, research, advocacy, and programme portfolio. Across IPF\u2019s 4 pillars Economic, Health Financing, Gender Equity & Inclusion, and Climate Finance, the HoP will lead the development of IPF's research and policy agenda, guide programme design and delivery, build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and ensure that programme interventions contribute to equitable, transparent, accountable, and sustainable public finance systems.\\nThe HoP will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide strategic reports to the CEO and Board on programme performance, emerging policy issues, institutional growth opportunities, and organizational strategy.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nQualifications and Experience\\nMaster\u2019s degree in economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Development Studies, Statistics, Political Economy, Governance, Social Policy, Climate Policy, Gender Studies, or a related field.\\nPhD will be an added advantage.\\nMinimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in research, public policy, governance, public finance, development programming, or related fields.\\nAt least 5 years in a management position.\\nDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams.\\nProven experience in research leadership and policy influence.\\nStrong experience in programme management and donor-funded projects.\\nDemonstrated success in fundraising and resource mobilization.\\nExperience engaging high-level government, parliamentary, donor, and civil society stakeholders\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Institute of Public Finance Kenya IPFK\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-21T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Institute of Public Finance Kenya IPFK<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-21<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Summary<br \/>The Head of Programmes HoP provides strategic leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for theInstitute of Public Finance&#8217;s policy, research, advocacy, and programme portfolio. Across IPF\u2019s 4 pillars Economic, Health Financing, Gender Equity &#038; Inclusion, and Climate Finance, the HoP will lead the development of IPF&#8217;s research and policy agenda, guide programme design and delivery, build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and ensure that programme interventions contribute to equitable, transparent, accountable, and sustainable public finance systems.<br \/>The HoP will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide strategic reports to the CEO and Board on programme performance, emerging policy issues, institutional growth opportunities, and organizational strategy.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Master\u2019s degree in economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Development Studies, Statistics, Political Economy, Governance, Social Policy, Climate Policy, Gender Studies, or a related field.<br \/>PhD will be an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in research, public policy, governance, public finance, development programming, or related fields.<br \/>At least 5 years in a management position.<br \/>Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams.<br \/>Proven experience in research leadership and policy influence.<br \/>Strong experience in programme management and donor-funded projects.<br \/>Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource mobilization.<br \/>Experience engaging high-level government, parliamentary, donor, and civil society stakeholders<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Send a cover letter and curriculum vitae ONLY to: recruitment@ipfglobal.or.ke , indicating the vacancy applied for on the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 21st July 2026<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/head-of-programmes-institute-of-public-finance-kenya-ipfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-21 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Institute of Public Finance Kenya IPFK Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-21 Job Description Role SummaryThe Head of Programmes HoP provides strategic leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for theInstitute of Public Finance&#8217;s policy, research, advocacy, and programme portfolio. 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