Project Manager

Scope Impact is seeking a Project Manager to join Scope’s global team and help drive health- and climate-focused projects in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The flagship project centers on developing a climate and health adaptation and mitigation digital tool using human-centered design and agile methodologies. In addition to strong project management and organizational skills, the role requires the ability to build collaborative relationships, anticipate needs, and actively support the team in delivering impact. The role involves coordinating and managing the planning and implementation of projects involving government stakeholders, partners, and community actors in a country, while ensuring seamless alignment with internal operations, finance, and strategy teams. Your proactive, people-first approach will create the conditions for our teams and partners to do their best work. Areas of Responsibility Team and stakeholder coordination Act as the in-country point of contact (POC) in Kenya, helping to manage day-to-day operations, navigate local dynamics (including government relations) and provide trusted coordination among project partners. Support and enable the project delivery team by anticipating needs, removing barriers, and troubleshooting logistical and operational challenges as they arise. Maintain strong ties with the internal operations, finance, and admin, ensuring accountability, budget oversight, and process alignment. Develop and maintain a collaborative project communication approach, fostering transparency, trust, and timely information-sharing across partners and teams. Project management & delivery Lead project-based operational planning, coordination, and management together with the core project team. Proactively coordinate project activities with the team, partners, and key stakeholders, leading meetings, guiding communication and ensuring follow-up actions and activity progress are well tracked. Oversee the project budget, work plans, resourcing and ensure milestone delivery. Monitor expenditures and disbursements to ensure effective use of funds, aligned with financial and operational guidelines. Lead timely, high-quality reporting to partners, donors, and internal teams for accountability and cross-learning. Organize workshops and meetings between partners, advisory boards, and other project parties. Relationship management Develop contracts and manage relations with consultants and suppliers. Build and sustain positive relationships with partners, funders, government stakeholders, and community actors. Serve as a trusted connector, listening actively, supporting team well-being, and enabling smooth collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Strategic contribution & growth Participate in lead generation, research, concept development, proposal writing, and budget preparation for new opportunities. Contribute to nurturing an encouraging, innovative, and people-first culture, where teams feel supported, valued, and inspired to experiment and grow. In addition, the Consultant shall do additional related tasks from time to time, as directed by the Company. Required Skills and Experience 7 years of demonstrated project management and stakeholder engagement experience with focus on operations and financial management in the public health sector Undergraduate degree in relevant field Experience working with and developing trusting relations with health experts, civil society, governments, and donors Strong analytic and financial management skills Excellent organizational mindset and proven track record in coordinating large and diverse teams across multiple locations Proactive and self-driven team player Ability to adapt to new approaches as well as thrive and succeed in a creative, fast-paced, and agile environment Cultural understanding and sensitivity to different cultural environments and belief systems Excellent verbal and written English and Swahili communication as well as strong presentation skills Knowledge of user-centred design is desirable Ready to make a difference? If you’re a motivated and self-driven professional looking for an opportunity to grow while contributing to impactful work, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, send a CV and an introductory letter to info@scopeimpact.fi latest by 15th of October, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.