Assistant Manager, A&R Programmes

About this opportunity

FSD Africa is inviting applications for an Assistant Manager, A&R Programmes, a full-time opportunity for professionals with experience in programme management, development finance, financial sector development, data analysis and multi-stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will support the organisation's Adaptation & Resilience (A&R) Programmes, with a particular focus on the AFIYA programme, a multi-country initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation. The programme seeks to expand access to gender-intentional agricultural insurance and complementary financial services for young women smallholder farmers and agri-preneurs. The position provides an opportunity for an experienced programme professional to contribute to a major initiative spanning Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal during its first phase.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

FSD Africa requires candidates to have either a relevant Master’s degree and at least three years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and at least four years of relevant experience.

Experience should be in programme management, development finance, financial sector development or a related field.

Candidates should have practical experience supporting programmes or projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong organisational and data management skills are essential, as is experience maintaining project trackers, workplans and reporting systems.

Experience supporting grant-funded programmes and funder reporting cycles will be valuable, with experience involving philanthropic funders such as the Mastercard Foundation considered desirable.

Applicants should also demonstrate skills in data analysis, financial tracking, budget administration and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Monday.com, MS