Head of Programmes

The Institute of Public Finance (IPF-Kenya) is an independent non-profit think tank based in Nairobi that aspires to further ideas of open Public Finance Management systems through research, trainings, and capacity strengthening.

Role Summary

The Head of Programmes (HoP) provides strategic leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for the Institute of Public Finance's policy, research, advocacy, and programme portfolio. Across IPF’s 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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Development Studies, Statistics, Political Economy, Governance, Social Policy, Climate Policy, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• PhD will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in research, public policy, governance, public finance, development programming, or related fields.
• At least 5 years in a management position.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in research leadership and policy influence.
• Strong experience in programme management and donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Experience engaging high-level government, parliamentary, donor, and civil society stakeholders.