Programs & Partnerships Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At GEI, real learning happens through action. GEI's study abroad and internship programs in Africa and Southeast Asia place students in experiential, community-engaged learning that addresses global challenges. Six academic tracks - Global Business, Global Engineering, Global Health, Global Mental Health, Global Public Policy, and Sustainable Development - run across six destinations: Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Alongside them, GEI designs faculty-led programs in virtually any discipline. Whichever path a student takes, the aim is the same - to work with community partners as collaborators, build practical and intercultural skills, and grow into a global change leader.

GEI delivers transformative education and global engagement programs in Africa and Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes study abroad programs and internship programs across six academic tracks and six destinations, as well as faculty-led programs in any discipline across 30+ destinations.

Kenya is one of our six core destinations and one of our leading destinations for faculty-led programs. We are looking for a Programs & Partnerships Manager to lead the academic side of our work in Kenya: developing the local course elements of our GEI-led programs, building the partnerships behind them, and teaching in the field. You will also lead faculty-led programs on the ground and work closely with GEI’s Director of Academic Affairs.

About the position

Course development: Develop the Kenya elements of GEI’s courses ahead of demand: module days, community-engaged projects, orientation and reflection sessions, itineraries and costings, and a comprehensive introduction to Kenya.

Global Practicum: Build the local partnerships for GEI’s destination flagship initiatives, such as our School Water Systems or Mentally Fit Schools initiatives (university partner, schools, technical partners) and plan the practicum locally.

Internships: Identify and secure internship hosts across GEI’s fields and adapt the internship orientation.

Partnerships: Build relationships with universities, organizations, and communities who contribute as hosts, speakers, and local faculty.

Teaching: Lead Global Field Engagement courses in the field: module days, hosts and speakers, a community-engaged project, reflection, and feedback on student work. Supervise Global Practicum cohorts through to the closing colloquium and handover.

Faculty-led and other custom programs: Lead faculty-led and other custom programs on the ground as On-Site Program Facilitator, including design, quotes, and logistics with

the Kenya team, and support as needed.

Planning and quality: Keep GEI’s course development plan current for Kenya, apply GEI’s Community Engagement Code of Practice, and escalate safety and safeguarding concerns in line with GEI’s procedures.

Education & experience

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, required to teach credit-bearing courses. We welcome a range of academic backgrounds.

At least 3 years of relevant experience, including teaching or facilitating with university students or adults, ideally in field-based settings.

Experience building educational programs, courses, or itineraries. Experience with faculty-led programs is an advantage.

A network among Kenyan universities, organizations, and practitioners, or the ability to build one quickly.

Skills & working style

Excellent English, and confident with students, faculty, partners, and suppliers.

Organized, reliable, and collaborative, with strong teamwork, clear communication, confidence using shared planning tools (Excel, Word, OneDrive), sound judgment, and clarity about when to escalate.

Proactive, resourceful, adaptable and hands-on; culturally aware, and respectful with students, partners, suppliers, and communities. Willing to support colleagues and work flexible hours during programs, including some evenings and weekends.

AT A GLANCE

Title

Programs & Partnerships Manager

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Status

Full-time employment

Salary

Negotiable, based on background and qualifications

Industry

International education

Languages

English

Application

By email, with a cover letter, CV, certificates, and two professional referees

Deadline

24th November 2026

Please email your application to hr@global-engagement.org

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