Program Associate

Reports to:
Senior Program Manager

Location:
Nairobi-based with frequent field travel to counties

Type:
Full-time, 1-year renewable contract

Deadline: 20th January 2026
Position Overview
The Program Associate is a critical team member supporting the execution of EAMDA's strategic and technical work across both long-term flagship programs and fast-paced consulting assignments. This role is designed to focus on youth-led development, market systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, program operations, and strategy execution. It sits at the intersection of
hands-on program delivery, technical problem-solving, and strategic advisory work
.

This role is ideal for someone with
ambition to lead
, but the humility and hunger to learn first. You'll be mentored closely by senior managers, while also expected to take initiative, represent the organization externally, and deliver independently. Expect to be in the field, in workshops, in br...