Bachelor's degree in Food Security, Nutrition, Agriculture, Public Health, International Development, Project Management, International Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
At least ten years of relevant field-based project management experience in humanitarian or development programs related to food security, nutrition, food assistance, livelihoods, or similar areas.
Demonstrated experience managing moderately complex projects or major components of complex projects, coordinating multidisciplinary technical and operational teams, and working with local or international partner organizations.
Experience managing donor-funded projects, including work planning, budget monitoring, partner coordination, reporting, and results-based management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong project management, coordination, planning, and implementation monitoring skills, supported by a sound understanding of integrated food security and nutrition programming.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while respecting distinct technical and functional authorities; apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and use monitoring evidence to inform management decisions.
Demonstrated partnership management skills and a sound understanding of MEAL, accountability, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management principles.
Strong interpersonal, relationship management, supervisory, coaching, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with government institutions, partners, communities, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize effectively in a complex, fast-paced humanitarian environment, with a proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-focused approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant project management and information systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in food security, Nutrition, Public Health, International Development, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience managing integrated food security and nutrition programs in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), including emergency food assistance, nutrition in emergencies, Food for Assets, or related humanitarian interventions.
Experience collaborating with government institutions and humanitarian coordination mechanisms, particularly in ASALs or comparable humanitarian settings.
Required Languages
Fluent written and spoken English required.
Travel
Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time to project locations in Marsabit and Turkana counties for partner coordination, field monitoring, technical reviews, and project management.
Application deadline11 Nov 2026
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