{"id":99196,"date":"2026-06-25T12:49:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/program-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:49:46","slug":"program-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/program-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Program Manager\", \"description\": \"What You\u2019ll Do\\nThe Program Manager will work closely with local stakeholders in select African cities alongside the full global GDCI team, reporting directly to the Regional Program Lead, and work very closely with the Regional Design Lead. This role will lead technical assistance in up to three cities in the Africa region. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with city staff, ensure the technical accuracy of street design recommendations, develop visual and written content, organize capacity-building sessions, and represent GDCI in external regional forums.\\nProgram and Project Management\\nManage and oversee city-level technical assistance projects in alignment with global road safety goals.\\nManage budgets and resources associated with program delivery in select countries\\nCoordinate project timelines, deliverables, reporting, and internal communications with senior staff and funders.\\nUnderstand, manage, and foster relationships with various stakeholders, including city officials, government agencies, local embedded staff, and vendors to secure project buy-in and permits.\\nRepresent GDCI in stakeholder engagements and ensure timely follow-up, tracking project budgets and consultant contracts.\\nTechnical Assistance and Content Development\\nIn close coordination with relevant GDCI staff, oversee and review the development process and drafts of technical drawings, designs, and visual materials using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.\\nSupport on-site analysis, street transformation implementation, data collection e.g., observational studies, and post-implementation metrics collection for project impact evaluation.\\nResearch and interpret local, national, or international design codes to identify opportunities for street safety improvements.\\nCapacity Building and Knowledge Sharing\\nOrganize, facilitate, and manage workshops, trainings, and briefings based on GDCI\u2019s technical resources e.g., Global Street Design Guide, Streets for Kids.\\nAdapt global best practices to the local African context in close coordination with regional partners.\\nStaff Supervision and Administrative Ownership\\nOwn time management, work plans, and prioritization of technical assistance work with minimal supervision.\\nSupervise, coach, and evaluate the growth of GDCI staff and manage consultants assigned to the region.\\nSupport the preparation of contracts, funder reports, and filing all project documents in adherence to internal processes.\\nBaseline Experience\\nGDCI does not have minimum requirements for education or professional experience.\\nWe look for diversity in relevant and differing experiences and professional backgrounds.\\nGenerally, we expect that employees will have the following baseline experience for a Manager:\\nSix years of relevant professional experience; OR\\nFour years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR\\nTwo years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree\\nCandidates must have working proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack\\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, or SketchUp is preferred. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign may be needed for specific projects. Working Conditions,\\nPhysical Requirements\\nThis role is performed remotely within the country of hire, at an average of 40 hours a week.\\nThere may be routine expectations of participation in non-standard work hours i.e., 9:30 - 17:30 local time.\\nThis role may require frequent travel throughout the year. Not to exceed more than two weeks at a time.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-23\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Global Designing Cities Initiative\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-15T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Global Designing Cities Initiative<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Remote<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-15<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>What You\u2019ll Do<br \/>The Program Manager will work closely with local stakeholders in select African cities alongside the full global GDCI team, reporting directly to the Regional Program Lead, and work very closely with the Regional Design Lead. This role will lead technical assistance in up to three cities in the Africa region. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with city staff, ensure the technical accuracy of street design recommendations, develop visual and written content, organize capacity-building sessions, and represent GDCI in external regional forums.<br \/>Program and Project Management<br \/>Manage and oversee city-level technical assistance projects in alignment with global road safety goals.<br \/>Manage budgets and resources associated with program delivery in select countries<br \/>Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, reporting, and internal communications with senior staff and funders.<br \/>Understand, manage, and foster relationships with various stakeholders, including city officials, government agencies, local embedded staff, and vendors to secure project buy-in and permits.<br \/>Represent GDCI in stakeholder engagements and ensure timely follow-up, tracking project budgets and consultant contracts.<br \/>Technical Assistance and Content Development<br \/>In close coordination with relevant GDCI staff, oversee and review the development process and drafts of technical drawings, designs, and visual materials using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.<br \/>Support on-site analysis, street transformation implementation, data collection e.g., observational studies, and post-implementation metrics collection for project impact evaluation.<br \/>Research and interpret local, national, or international design codes to identify opportunities for street safety improvements.<br \/>Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing<br \/>Organize, facilitate, and manage workshops, trainings, and briefings based on GDCI\u2019s technical resources e.g., Global Street Design Guide, Streets for Kids.<br \/>Adapt global best practices to the local African context in close coordination with regional partners.<br \/>Staff Supervision and Administrative Ownership<br \/>Own time management, work plans, and prioritization of technical assistance work with minimal supervision.<br \/>Supervise, coach, and evaluate the growth of GDCI staff and manage consultants assigned to the region.<br \/>Support the preparation of contracts, funder reports, and filing all project documents in adherence to internal processes.<br \/>Baseline Experience<br \/>GDCI does not have minimum requirements for education or professional experience.<br \/>We look for diversity in relevant and differing experiences and professional backgrounds.<br \/>Generally, we expect that employees will have the following baseline experience for a Manager:<br \/>Six years of relevant professional experience; OR<br \/>Four years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR<br \/>Two years of relevant professional experience with a master&#8217;s degree<br \/>Candidates must have working proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack<br \/>Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, or SketchUp is preferred. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign may be needed for specific projects. Working Conditions,<br \/>Physical Requirements<br \/>This role is performed remotely within the country of hire, at an average of 40 hours a week.<br \/>There may be routine expectations of participation in non-standard work hours i.e., 9:30 &#8211; 17:30 local time.<br \/>This role may require frequent travel throughout the year. Not to exceed more than two weeks at a time.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Deadline for applications: Applications accepted on a rolling basis\u2014please don\u2019t delay! Final\u00a0deadline is July 15, 2026. Submit applications: Through GDCI\u2019s application portal. If you need support, please contact careers@gdci.global. Attachments: Include a cover letter and resume (CV) detailing relevant work experience. Additional attachments demonstrating writing, digital content creation, and communication\u00a0skills are encouraged.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job\/program-manager-global-designing-cities-initiative\" 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: 2026-07-15 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Global Designing Cities Initiative Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Remote Apply Before: 2026-07-15 Job Description What You\u2019ll DoThe Program Manager will work closely with local stakeholders in select African cities alongside the full global GDCI team, reporting directly to the Regional Program Lead, and work very closely with the Regional Design Lead. 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