Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
The Programme Officer will work as part of the Johanniter Kenya national team reporting to the Kenya Programme Manager. Based in Kakuma (with initial induction in Nairobi), the incumbent will primarily support the partner organizations implementing the “Transitioning Vulnerable Refugee and Host Communities into Self-Reliance and Resilience in Turkana West Sub-County (TRUST) Project” and may support other projects as required. The TRUST project covers Nutrition, WASH, and Livelihoods/Food Security sectors.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Johanniter Programme Manager, the Johanniter PMEAL Officer, and Johanniter Partners’ teams to provide technical support on project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
Be responsible for partnership relationship building and support partnership processes including partner mapping, assessments, vetting, capacity sharing, and strengthening.
Support the implementation of project activities in the Nutrition, WASH, and Livelihoods/Food Security sectors.
Ensure the application of MEAL concepts throughout project planning and management.
Assist in capacity building for partner organizations to ensure quality delivery of project objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Studies, Community Development, Public Health, Agriculture, or other relevant qualification(s) from an accredited academic institution.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian assistance or development organizations.
Extensive practical experience in working with partner organizations.
Specific experience in nutrition, WASH, food security, and livelihoods projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of MEAL concepts in project planning and management.
Demonstrated experience and skills in the project management cycle.
Knowledge of national and international guidelines including SPHERE and CHS is an advantage.
Strong writing skills in English.
How to Apply
Applications for this position MUST include the following:
A concise and up-to-date CV.
A cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria (no more than 1 page).
Reference contacts (phone numbers and email addresses) of three referees, stating their working relationship to you and the dates worked together.
Certificates of service.
Applications should be sent to recruitment.kenya@johanniter.de until 14th March 2026 by 5pm. Please indicate PM Ethiopia & Somalia in the subject line of your e-mail. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews via email.
How to Apply
Submit a concise CV, a 1-page cover letter, three professional references (with contact details and relationship info), and certificates of service to recruitment.kenya@johanniter.de. Ensure the application is sent by 14th March 2026, 5pm. The subject line MUST indicate: PM Ethiopia & Somalia.
