Assistant Manager, A&R Programmes

The Assistant Manager, A&R Programmes at FSD Africa is a full-time operational role supporting the AFIYA programme, a Mastercard Foundation-funded initiative that expands access to gender-intentional agricultural insurance and financial services for young women smallholder farmers and agri-preneurs across Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal. This position focuses on programme management, reporting, budget tracking, partner coordination, and data monitoring to ensure smooth execution and compliance with grant requirements.

The role involves maintaining project tracking systems (Monday.com), compiling Mastercard Foundation and internal reports, managing budget-versus-actuals (BVA), and coordinating with delivery partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Line management of programme assistants is handled by the Senior Manager, but the Assistant Manager supports their coordination and operational workflows.

What it offers

• Full-time employment with FSD Africa in a programme management support role.
• Direct reporting to the Senior Manager, Adaptation & Resilience Programmes and indirect reporting to the Senior Project Manager, AFIYA.
• Cross-functional collaboration with teams including Finance & Operations, Development Impact, and Corporate Services.
• Focus on data-driven programme management, including reporting, budget tracking, and partner coordination for a multi-country agricultural resilience initiative.

Who can apply

This is a job opportunity open to candidates with relevant experience in programme management, reporting, or financial administration within nonprofit, development, or social impact organisations, particularly those with exposure to agricultural insurance, financial services, or gender-inclusive programmes. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com), budget tracking, and funder reporting is highly valued.

What you'll do

• Maintain and update AFIYA’s project tracking systems (Monday.com) for status, milestones, and deliverables.
• Compile and quality-assure inputs for Mastercard Foundation and internal reports, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Track budget-versus-actuals (BVA) monthly, reconcile expenditures, and flag discrepancies.
• Coordinate with implementing partners (e.g., insurtechs, insurers, research organisations) to ensure reporting compliance, data quality, and risk management.
• Support monitoring, evidence, and learning by collecting, validating, and reporting on programme data for results frameworks and resilience measurements.
• Assist in partner onboarding, briefings, and compliance with programme requirements.
• Prepare governance documentation for steering and oversight meetings.
• Support compliance with Mastercard Foundation financial reporting and FSD Africa policies.

How to apply

• Submit a detailed application through SeamlessHiring (linked in the job posting).
• No explicit steps are provided beyond this platform; candidates should follow the instructions on the application portal.

Good to know

• The role is based in FSD Africa’s headquarters or operational hubs (location not specified in the text).
• Experience with agricultural insurance, financial services, or gender-inclusive programmes is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com), budget tracking, and donor reporting is critical.
• No explicit deadline is mentioned; candidates should check the job posting for updates.

Note: This is a job listing, not a scholarship, grant, or fellowship opportunity.