Website African Management Institute (AMI)
Join a leading African EdTech champion! African Management Institute (AMI) is seeking a highly driven and execution-focused Project Lead Consultant to help build Africa’s premier workplace learning platform. With a presence in 8 African markets and recognition from the Financial Times as one of the continent’s fastest-growing companies, AMI offers a fun, inclusive, and high-growth environment for ‘AMI-GOs’ who are ready to push limits and put the team first
About Us
African Management Institute (AMI) is an EdTech start up building Africa’s leading workplace learning for ambitious companies and talent. As an African champion, building Africa’s business champions, we’ve trained more than 100,000 people and 40k+ enterprises – from executives to entry-level workers in large and small companies across the continent.
With our hub in Nairobi, and teams in 8 African markets, we combine AI-powered diagnostics, live learning and practical tools to deliver the highest-outcome learning programmes for African business. Clients love our practical approach to learning for business, supported by an evidence-based methodology and tech platform, built for the African market. AMI was listed in the prestigious Norsken/100 as one of the leading social impact companies in the world, and has been proudly recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past two years.
We are expanding rapidly. AMI has offices in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda and Senegal and country representatives in Ethiopia and Nigeria. Our diverse and rapidly-expanding 150+ team reflects all corners of the continent and beyond. Our work environment is fun, flexible and inclusive, with opportunity for growth. AMI-GOs ask questions, get things done, and put the team before self to achieve our mission. If our vision for enabling ambitious businesses across Africa to thrive has sparked your imagination, and if your skills and experience match the description below, then we’d love to hear from you.
Project Lead Consultant Job Description
AMI is hiring a highly driven and execution-focused Project Lead to lead the delivery of the CAYACC Program. This role will be responsible for translating program strategy into high-quality execution, ensuring strong coordination across partners, effective delivery on the ground, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
The Project Lead will sit at the center of program implementation—owning planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking—while working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure impact at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments and is comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
The ideal candidate is a strong program leader who combines structured thinking with hands-on execution. They are highly organized, data-driven, and able to manage complexity across multiple stakeholders and geographies. They bring a strong sense of ownership, are proactive in problem-solving, and are comfortable operating in dynamic, evolving environments.
Project Lead Consultant Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy, Planning & Delivery
- Lead the planning and execution of the CAYACC program, translating strategic objectives into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables
- Ensure high-quality implementation of program activities across regions, aligned to agreed priorities and outcomes
- Track program progress against targets, proactively identifying risks and driving corrective action
Field Execution & Coordination
- Oversee coordination of field activities across program locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery
- Support implementation teams and partners in delivering program interventions effectively
- Maintain visibility of field operations through structured check-ins, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms
Partnership & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with key partners, including implementing organizations, technical partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Coordinate joint planning and execution with partners, ensuring alignment on roles, expectations, and deliverables
- Represent the program in stakeholder engagements and external forums where required
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Drive results-based management across the program, ensuring clear tracking of outputs, outcomes, and impact
- Oversee data collection, validation, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Translate program insights into actionable improvements, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation
Performance Management & Accountability
- Track delivery against program KPIs, budgets, and timelines
- Establish clear reporting structures and accountability mechanisms across teams and partners
- Lead regular performance reviews and ensure follow-through on actions and commitments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams (programs, MEL, finance, operations) to ensure coordinated delivery and compliance
- Contribute to organizational learning, systems improvement, and program design enhancements.
Requirements for Project Lead Consultant Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
- 6+ years of experience managing or coordinating development programs, preferably in youth, agriculture, climate, or entrepreneurship sectors
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder programs and partnerships
- Strong experience in program planning, delivery, and monitoring
- Experience working in regional or multi-country programs is an advantage
Core Competencies
- Strong program and project management skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership coordination
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage execution in complex, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication, reporting, and facilitation skills
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Benefits
A high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values:
- Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
- Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
- Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
- Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
- Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.
- A dynamic office & team life: Monthly team social events and yearly offsite
Regular learning and coaching opportunities - A hybrid working model
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