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Financing Alliance for Health, Project Manager – Fiscal Sponsorship Program

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About the portfolio organization

The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) is an Africa-based, African-led, and Africa-focused entity that convenes governments, funders, philanthropy, private-sector, and communities to address systemic financing challenges to scaling primary and community health systems for delivery of integrated primary healthcare services through country, regional and global partnerships. As trusted strategic and technical advisors, FAH acts as a bridge between the world of health and finance through long-term partnering with the Ministries of Health and Ministries of Finance teams to develop different and changing financing sources. This approach will empower/ enable them to be the lead stewards in their local health systems to reach the scale and sustainability that is needed and ultimately achieve universal health coverage.   
 
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, FAH has successfully supported 22 governments at the national and sub-national levels, across 16 countries (Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Ethiopia, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa, Central African Republic, Malawi, Senegal, Kenya, and Togo). FAH works with governments in their journey of designing, scaling, and financing of primary and community health programs, with a view to strengthening national and regional health systems through embedding teams, evidence generation, designing financing solutions, and advocacy. Our longer goal is to scale up and strengthen Primary and Community Health Systems to increase access and utilization of reproductive, maternal newborn, child & adolescent child services at primary facilities and community levels. We act as a bridge between the worlds of health and finance. Our work areas include:  
  • Country government support: Long-term onsite technical and financing support on primary and community health.  
  • Analytical toolkits: Develop and offer toolkits to support country costings, investment cases, and financing pathways.  
  • Financing products/ modalities: Working with donors & financing industry to design, develop, and deploy new/modified financial products.   
  • Awareness and education: Develop investment cases, build thought leadership, and share capacity-building material.  

About the Fellowship role

FAH is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation and management of the Fiscal Sponsorship Program. This role is responsible for overseeing program operations, managing relationships with sponsored organizations, ensuring program efficiency, and driving its strategic growth.   
   
Fellowship location: Remote, preferably within GMT+/-3 time zone 
Employment: Full-time, one-year Fellowship 
Starting Date: Preferably around July-September, but earlier or later starting dates are of course possible] 
 

Key responsibilities

The Fellow will provide support in the following key areas: 

1. Program Implementation & Operations  
  • Lead the execution and expansion of the Fiscal Sponsorship Program, ensuring alignment with FAH’s strategic goals.   
  • Develop, refine, and oversee program workflows, including onboarding, fund disbursement, reporting, and compliance tracking.   
  • Monitor program performance, track progress, and implement improvements to ensure effectiveness.   
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to program delivery and operational challenges.   
2. Stakeholder Management & Capacity Building   
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsored organizations, ensuring they receive necessary program support.   
  • Develop and facilitate capacity-building initiatives, including governance, financial literacy, and donor compliance training for sponsored entities.   
  • Foster strong relationships with internal teams, partners, and relevant stakeholders to enhance program success.   
  • Work closely with the Grants & Contracts Manager to ensure financial and compliance matters are addressed effectively.   
 3. Strategic Growth & Program Development   
  • Identify opportunities to scale and enhance the Fiscal Sponsorship Program.   
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to refine program offerings and identify funding opportunities.   
  • Support revenue models and sustainability strategies to ensure long-term impact.   
 

Requirements

Experience and education:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.   
  • At least 5–7 years of experience in project management, nonprofit program implementation, or development sector operations.   
  • Strong understanding of fiscal sponsorship models and nonprofit governance.   
  • Experience in stakeholder management, including NGOs, donors, and government entities.   
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure programmatic efficiency.  
Must Haves
  • Strong organizational and project management skills. 
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Knowledge of governance, compliance, and financial oversight (though direct financial management will be handled by the Grants & Contracts Manager).  
  • Problem-solving mindset with a strategic approach to program implementation. 

About the LGT Impact Fellowship

As part of LGT Venture Philanthropy's and Lightrock's strategic efforts to scale positive impact, the LGT Impact Fellowship was established to provide additional know-how and capacity to portfolio organisations and companies. Each year a limited number of professionals are nominated to work full-time for one year with the organisations and companies supported by LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock in Africa, India and Latin America as per the above job description.
LGT Impact Fellows are part of an enriching cohort of like-minded Fellows. They benefit from various program activities, including a 1-week in-person kick-off workshop, webinars, access to the network and know-how of LGT Venture Philanthropy, etc.

How to apply

Submit your application via the "Apply" button. Please note that we only accept online applications and that multiple applications are not allowed. However, you are invited to mention additional preferences in your application.
Moreover, please make sure to read all information in the application form carefully and answer the questions accordingly (additional information about the questions are marked with "i").