Trocaire Humanitarian Programme Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Trocaire Humanitarian Programme Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Trocaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change.

Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where: people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; and those in power act for the common good.

Since July 2011, Trócaire has supported a humanitarian response in South Kordofan, Sudan. The context in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan is one of protracted and chronic insecurity; prolonged conflict and displacement which has had a severe impact on the food security of the population of South Kordofan.

Trócaire has a small team based in Nairobi to support this programme implemented by a partner organisation since July 2011.

In recent years the programme has moved beyond health and nutrition to support food security, livelihood and WASH interventions.

Through a capacity building and accompaniment model, Trócaire supports local partners in all aspects of programme quality and MEAL, financial and supply-chain management.

Implementing a gradual transition in the programme towards resilience-building and sustainability is a priority.

This role is to provide effective programme management of Trócaire’s Humanitarian Programme in South Kordofan, Sudan.

The role technically supports the partner in meeting humanitarian, accountability and institutional donor requirements, with a particular emphasis on monitoring, evaluation and learning.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Reporting to the Humanitarian Manager – Operations, this is a Fixed Term Contract of 2 years and is based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the programme areas in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan.

The successful candidate is expected to spend 10-12 weeks a year in the programme area. The candidate will coordinate and provide effective programme support to Trócaire’s Humanitarian Programme in South Kordofan which is implemented in partnership with a local partner organisation and ensure effective design, implementation and monitoring of projects, and in capacity building to ensure the programme is in line with Trócaire programme quality and accountability standards and delivers on commitments made to donors.

The candidate will be responsible for the management of the programme in line with the organisation’s values, objectives and approach to international humanitarian standards and donor regulations.

Safeguarding Programme Participants Policy:

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives.

Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Management