This recruitment notice outlines several professional opportunities supporting humanitarian response, programme development, education, and crisis advisory functions within a regional and country-level operational context. The roles are based in Kenya, with one position designated as remote, and others involving field-based and roving responsibilities. These positions support response efforts related to displacement, conflict, learning, psychosocial support, and digital programme development, particularly in relation to Sudan and Kenya.
The organisation seeks professionals capable of working in complex humanitarian environments, supporting programme design and implementation, providing technical guidance, and contributing to coordinated regional and country-level initiatives. The roles described below operate within structured programme frameworks and require strong coordination, analytical, and implementation capacities.
Each position is full-time unless otherwise stated, with responsibilities defined according to operational needs. The following sections provide detailed job descriptions for each vacancy, strictly based on role responsibilities and scope of work, without inclusion of qualifications or eligibility criteria beyond what has been provided.
Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser – East and Southern Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 29 January 2026
The Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser – East and Southern Africa provides strategic and technical advisory support related to the Sudan crisis across the region. The role focuses on enhancing coordinated responses, supporting country programmes, and strengthening regional engagement related to displacement, protection, and humanitarian assistance.
Key responsibilities include providing regional-level analysis of the Sudan crisis and its cross-border impacts, supporting the development of response strategies that align with organisational priorities and regional frameworks. The adviser contributes to planning processes by identifying emerging trends, operational gaps, and response opportunities.
The role involves close coordination with country offices affected by the Sudan crisis, offering guidance on programme adaptation, emergency preparedness, and response implementation. The adviser supports the alignment of country-level initiatives with regional strategies and facilitates information sharing across locations.
The position includes responsibility for contributing to internal and external reporting related to the Sudan crisis, including situation updates, analytical briefs, and coordination inputs. The adviser supports evidence-based decision-making through synthesis of field information and contextual analysis.
Engagement with internal stakeholders is a core aspect of the role. The adviser works closely with technical teams, programme staff, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated action. The role may also involve participation in regional coordination forums, meetings, or discussions relevant to the Sudan response.
The Regional Sudan Crisis Adviser contributes to strengthening preparedness and response capacity by supporting scenario planning, risk analysis, and contingency planning activities. The role operates within a regional framework and requires a high level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
Digital Programme Development Manager for Sudan
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
Posting Date: 29 January 2026
The Digital Programme Development Manager for Sudan is responsible for leading the design, development, and coordination of digital approaches supporting programme delivery related to Sudan. The role operates remotely and focuses on leveraging digital tools and systems to enhance reach, effectiveness, and coordination.
Key responsibilities include leading the development of digital programme concepts that align with operational objectives and response priorities. The manager supports the integration of digital solutions into programme planning and implementation processes.
The role involves coordinating with programme teams, technical staff, and digital specialists to design scalable and context-appropriate digital interventions. This includes supporting the identification of digital opportunities that enhance service delivery, communication, and data management.
The manager contributes to programme development by supporting the preparation of concept notes, implementation plans, and internal documentation related to digital initiatives. The role ensures that digital components are aligned with broader programme strategies and operational requirements.
Monitoring and learning form part of the role, with responsibility for tracking progress of digital initiatives, identifying challenges, and supporting adaptations based on feedback and performance data.
The Digital Programme Development Manager also supports internal capacity strengthening related to digital programming by sharing guidance, tools, and lessons learned. Coordination with multiple teams and stakeholders is required to ensure coherence and consistency across digital initiatives.
The role requires structured planning, documentation, and communication to support effective remote coordination and implementation.
Better Learning Programme (BLP) Technical Officer / MHPSS Officer (Roving) – Kenya
Location: Turkana County, Kenya, and additional field locations
Posting Date: 21 January 2026
The Better Learning Programme (BLP) Technical Officer / MHPSS Officer provides technical support to education and mental health and psychosocial support programming across multiple field locations. The role is roving in nature and supports implementation, quality assurance, and capacity strengthening within programme sites.
Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance on the delivery of Better Learning Programme activities, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and operational standards. The officer supports field teams in planning, implementing, and monitoring education and psychosocial support interventions.
The role involves supporting integration of psychosocial support approaches within education programming. This includes advising on activity design, implementation methodologies, and coordination between education and MHPSS components.
The officer conducts regular field visits to programme sites to provide hands-on support, monitor activity implementation, and identify areas for improvement. Findings from field visits are documented and shared with relevant teams to inform programme adjustments.
The position includes supporting training and capacity-building activities for programme staff and partners. This may involve facilitating sessions, supporting on-the-job learning, and contributing to the development of training materials or guidance notes.
Monitoring and reporting are core components of the role. The officer supports data collection related to programme outputs and outcomes, contributes to internal reports, and ensures documentation reflects implementation progress and challenges.
The BLP Technical Officer / MHPSS Officer works closely with programme managers, education teams, and other technical staff to ensure coordinated implementation and adherence to programme frameworks.
The role requires adaptability and coordination across multiple locations, as well as consistent communication with country and field teams.
General Working Context
All positions operate within structured humanitarian and development programming environments. Staff are expected to contribute to coordinated planning, timely reporting, and effective collaboration across teams and locations. Each role requires adherence to internal policies, operational procedures, and confidentiality standards.
The organisation maintains structured systems for programme management, monitoring, and accountability. Staff members are expected to document activities accurately, communicate clearly with colleagues, and support continuous learning and improvement processes.
These roles involve working with sensitive information and vulnerable populations. Professional conduct, discretion, and responsibility are essential across all positions.
The organisation reserves the right to shortlist applicants and to proceed with recruitment processes at any stage.
