Programme Officer - Global Hunger Response at World Vision Kenya

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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Programme Officer - Global Hunger Response

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 

Job Purpose

  • The purpose of the position is to lead all programming-related matters for the Global Hunger Response, including but not limited to serving as the programmes lead for grants in the Response with oversight on the financial portfolio, coordinating with IM and Resource Development, development of reports and key publications for GHR, leading on the situation reports development, organizing best practices and learning platforms/meetings, supporting Field Offices(FOs) and Support Offices(SOs) with the revision of concept notes for PNS and providing Disaster Management (DM) team in revisioning of FO/NO strategies as needed.

Major Job Responsibilities           

Lead programme development for GHR

  • Provide analysis of the hunger situation of the countries that are part of GHR to aid in key decision making
  • Lead the development of monthly and quarterly situational reports in coordination with the rest of the GHR team
  • Lead the development of the content for GHR-related capacity statements and other reports in coordination with technical and communication teams.
  • Lead on organizing best practices and learning platforms/meetings that would bring together technical leads and the NOs/FOs around specific topics in the scope of the hunger response (urban, fragile context, F&D, etc.).
  • Track and capture factors influencing program adjustments and funding within ongoing 4UN+ programs for purposes of generating advocacy information and messages i.e. ration cuts, pipeline breaks, prioritization of assistance based on IPC levels, cuts in programs, and suspension of planned activities, etc.    

Lead resource development for the Global Hunger Response     

  • Oversee the GHR funding portfolio in coordination with the information management and finance teams, including validation of funding with Support Offices (SOs).
  • Provide guidance to Support Offices on the use of private Non-Sponsorship funding, including revision of concept notes from field offices and ensuring alignment with GHR objectives.
  • Track donor trends and intelligence in coordination with DM Resource Development and Regional Offices teams and SOs; coordinate with advocacy to influence donors         

Support in preparations for key meetings 

  • Coordinate the development of presentations for both PET and PCT forums 
  • Actively participate in GHR coordination team meetings and share key highlights with the Response Director following each meeting.
  • Perform other related tasks as required by the line manager      

Requirements & Qualifications For The Role     

  • Minimum 5 years experience working in a related field. (programme development, report writing, academic research, international non-governmental work).
  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to community development work preferably in fields such as sociology, international or political studies, humanitarian law, public health, population studies, and others.
  • Experience working with several public and private donors.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Good research skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity

Language, Travel and/or Work Environment & Physical Requirement:

  • This is a remote working role.  Based in any country where WVI has a registration.
  • The role requires proactiveness, flexibility, and dedicated self-care to enable one to function well during a crisis situation.      
  • Excellent written and spoken English - French, Arabic, and/or Spanish will be an added advance.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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