Programme Manager, Tertiary & Alumini
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager – Education, the Programme Manager, Tertiary & Alumni will oversee the implementation and management of the tertiary and alumni components of the KCB Foundation’s Education Programme. The role is responsible for supporting approximately 1,000 students currently enrolled in public and private universities and middle-level institutions, with an anticipated annual intake of an additional 1,000 students across Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the transition of students from the high school scholarship programme into the tertiary education scholarship stream.
- Oversee budget planning, utilization, and reporting for the tertiary education programme, ensuring proper controls are in place.
- Track student attendance and academic performance, initiate remedial interventions, and compile timely monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic reports.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, TVETs, and other tertiary institutions hosting KCBF scholars, as well as with employers, internship providers, and industry mentors.
- Develop and maintain a database of internship placements, employment outcomes, and career progression of scholars.
- Implement a structured mentorship programme for tertiary scholars in line with KCB Foundation standards.
- Collaborate with the Enterprise Development team to support scholar transitions into employment or entrepreneurship through the 2jiajiri initiative.
- Coordinate career development activities such as employability workshops, career fairs, and professional development forums.
- Lead the design and delivery of an effective alumni engagement strategy to foster long-term connections with the Foundation.
- Organize alumni-led events, mentorship activities, networking sessions, and community service initiatives.
- Promote and track alumni involvement in mentorship, volunteering, and philanthropic support of the programme.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education/Social sciences/Humanities or any relevant area
- 5 years Scholarship management.
- 3 years in Education management
- 3 years in Budget management
- 2 years Stakeholder management
The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application must be received by Friday 25th July 2025
Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
