J
Program Manager, Economic and Climate Prosperity at Open Society Foundations
JobSearch
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (16 Oct 2026) Deadline: 30 Oct 2026 Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Program Manager will design and manage economic and climate prosperity initiatives in South Africa and Senegal, overseeing grant‑making, policy analysis and partnership development. Responsibilities include developing country work plans, managing grants, producing policy briefs and coordinating with regional stakeholders. A bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills are required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development or related field
- • Proven experience in program or project management within economic or climate policy contexts
- • Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
- • Ability to work remotely and collaborate with multi‑country teams
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop country‑level work plans and map policy windows for green industrial reforms
- • Manage the full grant‑making cycle, including proposal review, payments, reporting and monitoring
- • Conduct policy analysis and translate technical evidence into briefs and recommendations
- • Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, development finance institutions and partners
- • Coordinate regional and pan‑African initiatives to advance climate‑focused economic policies
- • Prepare reports, presentations and data visualisations for internal and external audiences