A CALL TO APPLY FOR A PROJECT MANAGER ROLE - AEYA

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Position Title: Project Manager

Projects:

  • EcoPeace Spaces: Youth Leading Resilience in Central Africa (Lot 2)

  • Youth Futures In Action: Green Jobs and Digital Futures in East & Southern Africa (Lot 3)

Duration: 30 months (aligned with project timelines)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with travel to project sites in Central, East & Southern Africa)

Reports To: Consortium Coordinator (The Youth Café)

Collaborates With: Finance & Administrative Officer, Partner CSOs, Donor Representatives

1. Background

The AEYA projects aim to empower youth across Sub‑Saharan Africa by strengthening CSOs, creating inclusive hybrid “Spaces for Youth,” and equipping young people with leadership, peacebuilding, climate resilience, green jobs, and digital futures skills. The Project Manager ensures effective coordination, compliance, and partner support, while leading monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems across consortium partners.

2. Purpose of the Assignment

To provide strategic leadership in coordinating project implementation, ensure donor compliance, and lead monitoring and evaluation systems that generate actionable insights for adaptive management and reporting.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Coordination & Leadership

  • Coordinate day‑to‑day project implementation across partner countries.

  • Ensure donor compliance, timely delivery of outputs, and alignment with AEYA objectives.

  • Support partners in proposal design, review, and sub‑granting processes.

B. Proposal Review

  • Review sub‑granting and subcontracting proposals to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.

C. Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Develop and implement M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

  • Lead baseline, midline, and endline assessments.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and final M&E reports.

D. Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare donor‑compliant narrative reports integrating M&E findings.

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of data presented in reports and presentations.

  • Support adaptive management through evidence‑based recommendations.

E. Partnership & Networking

  • Facilitate collaboration between African CSOs and European institutions.

  • Represent the consortium in EU–Africa policy dialogues and stakeholder forums.

4. Deliverables

  • Regional coordination plan and M&E framework.

  • Quarterly narrative and M&E reports.

  • Reviewed and approved sub‑granting proposals.

  • Baseline, midline, and endline reports.

  • Final project report and lessons learned documentation.

5. Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field.

  • At least 3 years of experience coordinating donor‑funded projects.

  • Proven experience in writing EU‑funded proposals and donor reports.

  • Experience reviewing proposals for sub‑granting or subcontracting.

  • Strong monitoring and evaluation expertise, including survey design and data analysis.

  • Familiarity with EU compliance frameworks and reporting standards.

  • Excellent facilitation, reporting and partnership skills.

6. Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A one-page cover letter outlining suitability and availability

  • Updated CV

Email applications to: human.resource@theyouthcafe.com   

Subject Line: Project Manager – AEYA Project

Deadline for submission: 20th March 2026

Equal Opportunity  

The Youth Café is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.