Overall job purpose

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. In this role, the Programme Officer will 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. S/He will be responsible for partnership relationship building and support partnership processes including partner mapping, assessments, vetting, capacity sharing and strengthening.

Profession/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Studies, Community Development, Public Health, Agriculture or other relevant qualification(s) from an accredited academic institution

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in humanitarian assistance or development organizations
• Extensive practical experience in working with partner organizations.
• Experience in nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods.
• Demonstrated knowledge on the application of MEAL concepts in project planning and management.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in project management cycle.
• Knowledge of national and international guidelines including SPHERE and CHS is an advantage.
• Strong writing skills in English.