Mercy Corps Kenya
Social, Structural & Behavioral Change Officer (Re-advertisement)
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Job category: Programming
Requisition number: SOCIA004031
Schedule: Full-timeMaralal, KE-37 00000, KEN
USAID Nawiri’s SSBC work is central to the sustainable reduction of acute malnutrition. Phase 1 evidence gathering and continuous adaptive learning provides for a unique opportunity to be agile in implementing high quality and effective SBC interventions. USAID Nawiri envisions the position holder to program and implement a multi-sectoral SBC activities that creates nutrition resilience at household level.
Livelihoods and Food Security Officer – Maralal
24 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: LIVEL004730
Schedule: Full-timeMaralal, KE-37 00000, KEN
The Livelihoods and Food Security officer will be a member of the USAID Nawiri Resilient Livelihoods Team supporting program implementation at sub-office level. They will lead work plan implementation of livelihood interventions as appropriate to context, for sustained vulnerable households’ access to nutrient-dense foods and overall food security despite exposure to shocks and stresses.
They are directly responsible for all USAID Nawiri Livestock and Agriculture (crop) program activities primarily; and also support financial inclusion, market systems to last mile communities targeting poor and the most vulnerable household to strengthen household economies. Works alongside other officers in layering interventions for collective impact at household and community level.
Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer- Baragoi
24 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: NATUR004788
Schedule: Full-timeMaralal, KE-37 00000, KEN
The Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Peace Building (PB) Officer will take the lead role in the implementation of the integrated NRM and Peacebuilding interventions in the program locations assigned in Samburu(Baragoi).
Under the Technical Guidance of the Senior NRM and Peace Officer and direct operational management of the Sub-County Coordinator and in close collaboration with the USAID Nawiri technical teams, the Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer will support the USAID Nawiri team at the sub- County office levels, to translate program strategies into implementation bringing a conflict sensitive lens and do no harm approaches, considering the nexus of Conflict and Persistent Acute Malnutrition in these two counties, as per evidence so far.
Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer- Lokitaung
24 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: NATUR004835
Schedule: Full-timeLodwar, KE-43 1186800100, KEN
The Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Peace Building (PB) Officer will take the lead role in the implementation of the integrated NRM and Peacebuilding interventions in the program locations assigned in Turkana (Lokitaung).
Under the Technical Guidance of the Senior NRM and Peace Officer and direct operational management of the Sub-County Coordinator and in close collaboration with the USAID Nawiri technical teams, the Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer will support the USAID Nawiri team at the sub- County office levels, to translate program strategies into implementation bringing a conflict sensitive lens and do no harm approaches, considering the nexus of Conflict and Persistent Acute Malnutrition in these two counties, as per evidence so far.
Sub Field Office Program Manager
19 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: SUBFI004802
Schedule: Full-timeLodwar, KE-43 1186800100, KEN
The USAID Nawiri Sub Field Office Program Manager will lead the program implementation coordination and coherence within the consortium, manage staff and program resources, lead in representation with government and stakeholders at sub-county and decentralized levels (wards, villages) and a variety of other stakeholders that are committed to reducing acute malnutrition.
They will promote a culture of collaboration, learning and adaptation amongst USAID Nawiri staff from across the consortium and local implementing partners’ staff, Mercy Corps staff, partner organizations and county government. They will ensure coherent integration between diverse program activities and the continual refinement of our approach based on evidence of what works.
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY (PAQ) DIRECTOR – NAIROBI, KENYA
18 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: PROGR004840
Schedule: Full-timeNairobi, KE-48 1186800100, KEN
The PAQ Director oversees the PaQ Unit in Kenya which ensures the development of consistent standards, processes, and practices of program management and to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of Mercy Corps’ programs.
This includes; the development of effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes for both humanitarian and market system development programs. It also involves facilitating research and learning functions, program management standards and training roles, ensuring gender integration, and leading the implementation of ledge Management and communication strategy. Fostering community accountability reporting mechanism (CARM) and safeguarding policy, coordination timely and quality program reporting (internal and external), and proposal development.
Safeguarding & CARM Officer (Maralal)
9 Apr 2024
Job category: Programming
Requisition number: 5KEOF004508
Schedule: Full-timeMaralal, KE-37 00000, KEN
Under the supervision of the Field Director, the Safeguarding and CARM Officer will work on establishing and strengthening the accountability system for the Nawiri program in Mercy Corps Kenya. They will be managing day-to-day accountability feedback mechanisms that includes handling of beneficiary feedback and building a feedback loop into adaptive program management.
They will be responsible for implementing Safeguarding prevention initiatives and facilitating the integration of safeguarding across different functions in the program. They will lead the implementation of safeguarding and CARM activities in the two Counties and will be responsible for internal and/or external referrals.
SENIOR FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER
28 Mar 2024
Job category: Finance & Compliance
Requisition number: FINAN004793
Schedule: Full-timeNairobi, KE-48 1186800100, KEN
The Finance and Grants Manager will provide overall leadership and oversight for the finance and grants management team under the program. S/he will empower the team ensuring that staff are familiar with policies and procedures related to finance and grants management, while providing quality control to ensure robust, flexible, and adaptive support to program activities.
The Finance and Grants Manager must be fluent in compliance matters and help the senior management team to ensure the award is implemented in accordance with award requirements, Mercy Corps policies, USAID regulations, and local law.