Programme Manager

Programme Manager
Location: Remote, Kenya
Salary: $26,000 to $32,000 p.a. Full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent, Full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Kenya

The role

Working closely with the Country Manager, Kenya you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of computing education partnerships and programmes in school and community settings. This includes:

• Code Clubs: We have a network of over 50 mission-aligned non-profit partners in 43 countries that set up and run free coding clubs to inspire young people to get hands-on creating with technology. We want to grow the reach and impact of the Code Club network in Kenya, onboarding and capacity building new NGO partners, schools, and county governments to run clubs in their local communities.
• The Computing Curriculum and educator professional development. We have developed a 500-hour computing curriculum based on leading research on teaching and learning computing. We are adapting the curriculum for Kenya, and are building partnerships to implement it via governments and education institutions, such as the Frontiers County Development Council.
• Experience AI: We provide free lessons and classroom resources for teachers and students aged 11–14 localised for Kenya to help students develop a foundational understanding of AI and machine learning. The resources are cross curricula and based on original research into the concepts that make up AI literacy and how to teach them.
• Coolest Projects:  a technology showcase and celebration of young digital creators and the amazing things they make with technology. There's an annual worldwide, online Coolest Projects showcase and in-person Coolest Projects events in several countries.

We are looking for someone who has experience in developing and delivering computing education programmes in Kenya, with an understanding of how to integrate programmes into education systems. You’ll be a skilled project manager who can lead the end-to-end delivery of multi-stakeholder projects with a diverse range of stakeholders including NGOs, community and volunteer-led organisations, and government (county, provincial, and national government). 

You’ll understand how to support partners to deliver programme outcomes, and will be a great community manager, with experience of creating and steering learning communities of partners. You’ll also have an agile attitude to work and be ready to propose and try new approaches, and evaluate and iterate.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end programme and partnership management of assigned partners, supporting effective delivery and building partner capacity to deliver high-quality learning experiences for young people and educators
• Collaborate with the Foundation’s Impact team to improve and implement partner Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), using the results to identify and drive improvement and ensure outcomes are consistently achieved
• Report on progress across the partnership and programme lifecycle, using data driven insights to identify and action opportunities, challenges and risks and making renewal recommendations
• Identify partnerships and collaborations to facilitate growth and adoption of RPF programmes in Kenya, including actively growing non-partner supported Code Clubs and schools that use the computing curriculum
• Manage the grant management and partner qualification process from initial partner prospecting to award of the grant
• Build the volunteer, educator, and partner communities, facilitating connections and opportunities to learn from each other
• Collaborate with RPF teams to improve the onboarding experience, user journey, tools and processes to support partners
• Enhance the visibility of the impact we have created with our partners by contributing content for our newsletters, social and digital media channels, and interacting on our Slack channel
• Build the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s network and brand presence in Kenya, independently and in collaboration with our partners, representing the Foundation regionally at local and international events where appropriate

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth and development. We expect post holders to have most, but not necessarily all of the following experience and personal attributes: 

• Experience in end-to-end education programme and project management, with a focus on computing education. This includes collaboration across organisations, managing multiple strands of work, and attention to detail. 
• Excellent partnership management and communication skills with the ability to deliver programmes through partners. Experience of communicating effectively with a range of organisation types from government to NGOs. You should feel comfortable presenting to different audiences and be able to write clearly.
• Grant management experience including suggesting eligibility requirements, the application, screening, and contracting process, and grant reporting mechanisms.
• A track record of implementing strategies to scale volunteer-led, community, or government programmes in educational settings, ideally in Africa with a focus on Kenya. 
• Experience of facilitating high-quality training, coaching, and peer support sessions, ideally for educators and partner organisations.
• Good data and analytical skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do. 
• Willingness to travel within Kenya occasionally, with overnight stays when necessary, including travel to the UK.

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. 

We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. 

Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries. 

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues. 

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in  Kenya receive 21 days of paid annual leave, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year. 
• Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution. 
• Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees and their legal spouse and up to 3 dependents through CIC. This includes cover for dental and vision.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Life assurance and WIBA/GPA We provide life assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your family. 
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees. 

Timetable for applications
Closing date: 28th Nov 2025, 4.00pm GMT
Phone screen: Week commencing 2nd Dec 2025
First-round interview: Week commencing 9th Dec 2025
Second-round interview: Week commencing 16th Dec 2025

Our recruitment process

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process. 

Here's what you can expect: 

• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter. 
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. 
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. 
• The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have. 
• We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague. 
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions. 
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@raspberrypi.org.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.