Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)
Main purpose of job: Reporting to the Africa Cyber Programme Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the setup of the Africa Cyber Programme Phase 2 (ACP 2) in Kenya – working with the implementing partners, the Africa Cyber Lead and Programme Management Committee in the UK. The post-holder will provide oversight of all ISF project activities and contributing to stakeholder engagement in the public and private sectors to promote cyber security. The role presents unique opportunities to advance the UK- Kenya relationship on digital access and cyber security for economic growth at a time when these issues are of increasing importance on the international agenda. The Project Manager will lead on the design, development, and delivery of cyber related projects for Kenya under the ISF Cyber Portfolio. The ACP is a major UK government investment that will contribute to the UK and FCDO’s vision of thriving, open digital societies powered by trusted technologies, with the UK leading efforts to uphold a free, open, peaceful, and secure cyberspace. The Africa Cyber Programme catalyses inclusive, affordable, safe, and secure digital access for underserved populations in Africa; promoting digital ecosystems that stimulate innovations for local development challenges and creating local skilled jobs. Programme Primary outcome: Kenya to have increased resilience to cybersecurity threats and reduced impact of cyber harms on their populations. Secondary outcome: strengthened cybersecurity capacity ecosystem in Kenya drives inclusive economic growth, opens trade and investment opportunities for UK cyber companies, and enhances UK bilateral cybersecurity relationship with Kenya. Programme activity is delivered through a single contract with a prime supplier. ACP 2 is currently in the inception phase (selecting and designing projects). Full implementation is due to start in May. The job holder will also be required to understand the Cyber policy landscape in Kenya, supporting the Cyber lead, in monitoring and reporting on developments in country. The role will entail the following functions:
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Roles and responsibilities: Programme coordination and management Support the design and implementation of projects to improve cyber capability and reduce harm in Kenya delivered in-house as well as by lead contractors and other implementing partners, in coordination with the central Programme Management Committee, ensuring coherence with bilateral and wider ISF portfolio. This will require an ability to apply project coordination, monitoring, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills. The jobholder will maintain and build new relationships with the programme’s global contractors, and their local implementing partners and local supply chain to ensure delivery is monitored in coordination with the central Programme Management Committee. This will include pre-empting risks and ensuring that project activities deliver the expected outcomes. The jobholder will lead on the internal and external communication on the programme in Kenya, helping to ensure the Programme’s visibility is properly managed and that the UK government gains recognition for its work. The post holder will support implementation of the Programme’s communications strategy as approved by the Programme’s governance structure. The post-holder will also support the organisation and delivery of key visits from the UK, related to the implementation and promotion of the Africa Cyber programme. The jobholder will need robust project management and coordination experience as well as the skills to work in a team and facilitate a results-oriented working culture. It is important that the post holder has good knowledge of the local context, including experience of working with the Government of Kenya, civil society, business and other stakeholders, in relevant digital access and/or cyber security sectors. Contributing to robust programme governance through compliance with PRoF guidelines, e.g. by actively monitoring risks and opportunities, collating accurate progress updates, and ensuring compliance with programme management best practice; Policy The job holder will support the Africa Cyber lead in monitoring policy developments for Cyber, digital and data themes, developing relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sector to provide an accurate understanding of the landscape. The job holder will support visits/delegations from UK government officials and technology sector partners when necessary and be involved in arranging logistics for formal bilateral dialogues. Corporate As all other staff at post, the job holder is expected to participate in wider British High Commission activities. These may include being active on various committees and in other corporate roles, as well as play a role in crisis management activities on an ad hoc basis |
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Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
14 August 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term
36.25 hours
24 months
Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
British High Commission
1
KES 407,065.27
1 October 2024
Learning and development opportunities: The job provides an excellent opportunity to acquire and/or deepen skills in programme management/coordination, in technical advice, and in policy influencing, including through exposure to senior levels of host government and within the relevant private sector and civil society. You will have access to learning and development opportunities through Diplomatic Academy, as well as in the role, including in advancing your capabilities or gaining qualifications in project management and cyber-related qualifications. |
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