Role Overview
The Manager for Programmes Management Impact, Reporting and Learning is responsible for leading the design and implementation of innovative, evidence-based programs aligned with the KTDA Foundation’s strategic focus and KTDA’s Farmer First Transformation Strategy. The role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and impact measurement, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions for smallholder tea farmers.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Strategy and Management
- Lead the design and implementation of integrated programs aligned with the Foundation's strategic pillars and social enterprise model.
- Oversee planning, budgeting, execution, and monitoring of all foundation programs under the four thematic pillars.
- Drive innovative approaches to ensure high-impact and sustainable solutions for smallholder tea farmers.
- Ensure programs are contextually responsive to the diverse needs of KTDA’s catchment areas.
- Manage staff under the Programmes Management and Impact Team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate community input and foster local ownership.
- Coordinate with field teams and partners for efficient program delivery at scale.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning and Reporting (MEALR)
- Develop and implement a robust MEALR framework aligned with global best practices.
- Generate and use data to assess program impact, support adaptive management, and drive continuous learning.
- Facilitate impact evaluations, cost-effectiveness analyses, and theory of change reviews.
- Establish clear KPIs and impact metrics tied to outcomes and long-term change.
- Produce high-quality reports for donors, the Board, and stakeholders focusing on outcomes and lessons learned.
- Lead the design and production of impact stories, case studies, and other knowledge products.
- Support KTDA in building the evidence base for policy advocacy and brand enhancement.
Resource Mobilization and Partnership Management
- Collaborate with the Business Development team to develop high-quality and scalable funding proposals.
- Build and manage strong relationships with donors, implementing partners, and community organizations.
- Identify strategic partnership and co-financing opportunities aligned with program objectives.
- Represent the Foundation in national and regional forums regarding development impact and smallholder livelihoods.
Organizational Leadership and Financial Management
- Provide strategic guidance and mentor staff in program design, impact measurement, and reporting.
- Contribute to organizational development, annual planning, and strategy refinement.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Promote innovative approaches to deepening impact and enhancing sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Education, Agriculture, or related fields of development.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of seven (7) years in programme management, preferably in social development, agriculture, or development sectors.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale programmes with social impact.
- Strong understanding of smallholder farming systems, socio-economic development, and climate resilience.
- Proficiency in MEL systems, project management tools, and data analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of financial management and reporting.
- Passion for social development, farmer empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.
