Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Location Type: Hybrid - Required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Application Close Date: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EAT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
*This position is only open to those who are currently authorized to live and work in Kenya. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
PSI seeks a Program Manager that will oversee PSI's operational, technical, and programmatic excellence goals and execution of quality standards by providing wide-ranging operational and project management support to a global project or portfolio of network members/country projects. This position will be part of PSI’s Delivery team, a proactive and agile cross-functional team that focuses on providing support to the global network. The Delivery team leverages the power of the PSI network to establish operational and technical excellence in and beyond market to achieve positive and scaled consumer powered health care outcomes. The Program Manager will work with network members/country project teams, technical and service departments, and subcontractors to ensure program/project objectives are met to high standards of quality and timeliness and are in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure the programmatic and financial health and technical quality of a portfolio of high complexity and demonstrate advanced knowledge or provide specialized subject matter support in a technical or functional area (e.g., a specific program management skillset). Supports country, project, or departmental leadership with donor relations. May also contribute to wider departmental and organizational initiatives and working groups. Within a global project or technical team also contribute to the development of technical documents and presentations for internal and external audiences.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and ensure smooth operational and programmatic implementation and technical quality of a portfolio of global project(s) or network members/countries, including monitoring workplans and deliverables, and subaward management in coordination with immediate team members, network member or global project team members, and global technical and service departments.
- Provide financial management support to department and network member/country project teams, including preparation and tracking of project, country, and team budgets, project spend, and review of financial reports.
- Assist or lead on new business development opportunities, including development of strategy, cost proposals and technical proposals.
- Lead recruitment, training, and ongoing performance management of staff.
- Provide specialized training in project and program management best practices and contribute to departmental/organizational initiatives, including program and project management SOP review and development, and oversee related knowledge management.
- Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
- 10-25% international travel
This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
- Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
- At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of international development, international donor priorities and/or health areas required (such as FCDO, GAVI, Gates, World Bank, Dutch, UN agencies, corporate and foundation donors).
- Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills. Relevant language skills per country and program portfolio. French preferred but not required.
- Strong, proven skills in Excel, budget management and monitoring, and strong financial acumen.
- Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
- Project and staff management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams and contexts.
- Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and self-starter.
- Ability to train a diverse range of staff in program management skills and tasks.
- Ability to revise and improve processes to improve efficiency.
We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.
- Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
- Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
- Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests.
- Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.
Salary Range:
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost competitive.
Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.
PSI is offering the following gross annual salary range for this position, dependent on candidate location:
- For Kenya (paid in USD): $37,000 (minimum) - $53,000 (midpoint) - $68,000 (maximum)
Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the Regional Office, including payment in US dollars. Details will be provided during interview process.
About PSI
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