Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. We are currently seeking a Country Programme Manager to lead programme design, work‑planning, and implementation in alignment with Sightsavers thematic strategies.
Role Overview
This role is pivotal in setting direction, assuring quality, managing risk and making decisions while supporting Project Managers and Officers to handle day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to ensure programmes are evidence‑based, disability inclusive, gender responsive and scalable.
Key Accountabilities
Lead programme design, work‑planning, and implementation in alignment with Sightsavers thematic strategies.
Lead in setting direction, assuring quality, managing risk and making decisions while supporting Project Managers and Officers handle day to day delivery.
Provide technical leadership to ensure programmes are evidence‑based, disability inclusive, gender responsive and scalable.
Oversee through structured reviews, performance management and escalation the end‑to‑end management of multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
Ensure high-quality delivery, compliance with donor and internal standards, and alignment with global programme quality frameworks.
Strengthen programme quality through routine reviews, risk management, adaptive programming, and quality assurance mechanisms.
Drive learning, innovation, and documentation of best practices across the programme portfolio.
Promote a culture of evidence-driven learning and continuous improvement across all interventions.
Provide direction and support to assist country teams and help them to identify opportunities and learnings to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery in Kenya.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Demonstrated progressive experience in programme management within NGOs/INGOs or development agencies.
Proven track record managing large, complex, multi-country or multi-donor programmes.
Strong technical expertise relevant to the organization’s thematic areas (for example health, education, livelihoods, disability inclusion).
Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
High proficiency in programme cycle management and MEL.
Current and ongoing right to work in Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Sightsavers career portal at careers.sightsavers.org. You can access the application link directly here: Apply Now
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Sightsavers career portal at careers.sightsavers.org.
