Job Title: Program Manager
Department: Leadership Location: Mombasa County
Duration: 60 working days Daily Rate: Ksh. 9,000
Position: 1 Start Date: Immediate
The Program Manager provides overall strategic leadership and accountability for the GIS Revenue Mapping Program. This role is responsible for ensuring successful delivery of 72,000 geo-referenced records across 78 zones in Mombasa County within the 6-week field collection timeframe, while managing stakeholder relationships.
• Provide overall program leadership and strategic direction for the GIS mapping initiative
• Ensure delivery of 72,000 geo-referenced records across UBP, Advertising, and Wayleaves categories
• Manage relationships with County Government of Mombasa officials and FinSprint leadership
• Chair daily stand-up meetings and weekly progress reviews with all team leads
• Monitor program KPIs including daily collection rates, data quality metrics, and budget utilization
• Resolve escalated issues from Operations Lead and Technical Lead promptly
• Approve all major expenditures and resource allocation decisions
• Lead the County handover process and final acceptance certification
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, IT, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in program/project management
• At least 3 years managing field-based data collection or GIS mapping projects
• Proven experience managing teams of 30+ personnel
• Strong understanding of government revenue systems and county operations
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Budget management and financial acumen
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Experience with GIS systems and mobile data collection platforms
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent report writing and presentation skills