Remote Program Manager, AI Weather & Agriculture (East Africa)

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame, Keough School of Global Affairs, invites applications for a remote, U.S.-based Program Manager for East Africa. This limited-term, grant-funded role runs through August 31, 2029, with frequent travel across East Africa and collaboration with AI Weather & Advisory Services.

You will lead regional operations, coordinate country teams, engage MDBs, manage budgets and milestones, and report on donor-supported initiatives to advance climate-smart agriculture for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex, multi-partner international development programs.
• Experience interfacing with host‑country government institutions, national agencies, and MDBs.
• Proven ability to convene, align, and maintain momentum across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong budget monitoring, multi-country work planning, risk assessment, and donor reporting.
• Willingness to travel frequently across East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Regional Program & Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day planning, execution, and monitoring of multi-partner technical assistance programs within the AI Weather & Advisory Services portfolio in East Africa.
• In-Country & Regional Team Leadership: Coordinate and support country-based implementation teams, ensuring cohesive work planning, clear deliverables, and shared accountability across regional partners.
• High-Level Stakeholder & MDB Engagement: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for national government agencies, agricultural and meteorological ministries, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
• Work Planning, Budgets & Monitoring: Lead the co-development of country work plans, track regional project milestones, monitor grant budgets, and manage risk assessments.
• Technical & Donor Coordination: Bridge research institutions, technology providers, host-country government officials, and philanthropic funders through high-impact reporting.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

International travel

Education

Master’s degree in International Development or related field

Bachelor’s degree + advanced professional certification

Job description

The University of Notre Dame, Keough School of Global Affairs, invites applications for a remote, U.S.-based Program Manager for East Africa. This limited-term, grant-funded role runs through August 31, 2029, with frequent travel across East Africa and collaboration with AI Weather & Advisory Services.

You will lead regional operations, coordinate country teams, engage MDBs, manage budgets and milestones, and report on donor-supported initiatives to advance climate-smart agriculture for