Senior Programmes Officer

About

The Senior Programmes Officer position is at PAK 6 on permanent and pensionable terms. It requires six years of relevant experience, including three years as Programme Officer I or comparable, a degree in one of the listed fields, professional membership where applicable and computer proficiency. Job grade: PAK 6. Salary: 56,000x4,000-75,500x4500-84,500. Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable. Number of posts: 01 post. Reference: PAK-SPO/003/2026.

How to apply

Apply via the online job application form: jobs.presidentsaward.go.ke. Also submit a recent Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Certified Copies of Academic & Professional Certificates, National Identity Card/Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents to: Chief Executive Officer, The President’s Award – Kenya, P.O. Box 62185-00200, Supplies Branch, Industrial Area, Nairobi. Applications may also be emailed to recruit@presidentsaward.go.ke, copying presidentsawardoffice@gmail.com, or hand-delivered; clearly indicate the position and job reference number on both the cover letter and envelope.

Responsibilities

• Executing the recruitment of Award Centers and participants from academic institutions, correctional facilities, faith-based organizations, and community-based programs.
• Supervise outreach strategies to ensure equitable access to the Award, particularly in underserved communities.
• Providing day-to-day technical and operational support to Award Centers and participants.
• Undertaking tracking of participant activities to ensure adherence to the Award framework across all sections and levels.
• Conducting regular field visits and monitoring exercises to assess program implementation and impact.
• Reviewing and approving participant submissions on the Online Record Book (ORB) and manual record books.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance of logged activities with PA-K standards and guidelines.
• Preparing periodic monitoring and evaluation reports to assess program performance, impact, and areas for improvement.
• Utilizing data and insights to inform decision-making and enhance programme effectiveness.
• Organizing and executing training sessions for Award leaders, mentors, and volunteers to ensure effective program delivery.
• Conducting activities with the Award Holder’s Alumni-Kenya (AHA-K).
• Updating training materials to enhance capacity-building initiatives.
• Addressing challenges faced by implementing institutions and offer solutions to improve program efficiency.
• Aligning PA-K’s Award activities with key government priority areas, including youth development, non-formal education, and skills training.
• Strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission, Kenya Prisons, and other key stakeholders at both national and county levels.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Programme Officer I or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Education, Sociology, Development studies, Business Administration, Economics & Statistics, Commerce, Finance, Project Planning and Management, Business Management/Administration, Political Science/Government, International Relations and Diplomacy or
• Membership to a professional body where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Communication skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Team player.
• Numerical skills.