NGO Jobs in Kenya - Mary’s Meals Kenya

Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) operates a Primary School Feeding and Early Childhood Development programme in Kenya.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
Drivers – Turkana County
Reporting to the Programme Manager, Mary’s Meals drivers will have the main responsibility of transporting goods and people within the programme areas in Turkana County and in when required throughout Kenya.
Drivers are responsible to ensure that passengers experience a safe and comfortable journey, and that they arrive on time. When transporting goods, drivers take on the responsibility of ensuring they are transported to their final destination in good-condition and with all necessary documentation.
It is also the responsibility of the driver that vehicles are always clean and in mechanically sound conditions.
Minimum Requirements
·         Valid B.C.E driving license
·         Three (3) years of driving experience
·         Flexible working approach with availability to work evenings, early morning and weekends as required.
·         Exceptional driving skills
·         Excellent customer care skills
·         Smart appearance
·         Polite, diplomatic, and professional manner
·         Good timekeeping
·         Willingness to work flexibly
·         Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
·         Geographical and route knowledge
·         Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays
·         Good knowledge of the roads and routes in Turkana County.
·         Knowledge of roads and routes of other counties within Kenya


Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer – Turkana County
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for ensuring that data are gathered from various sources in the field and entered centrally to support the advancement of the ongoing organisation MEAL strategy.
The position will work closely with the Programmes Field Department under the guidance of the Country Director. This post will involve a combination of field and office based work and will support cross core MEAL work as also includes supporting the achievement of the organisational MEAL strategy.
The role also includes supporting wider areas of work within the MEAL department, such as organisation pilots, programme expansion and projects which require additional monitoring.
Minimum Requirements
·         University degree in statistics or related discipline.
·         At least 2 years’ experience of working in MEAL roles
·         Ability to validate, analyse and disseminate qualitative and quantitative data.

·         Experience of designing and managing knowledge management systems, an awareness of learning methodologies and experience of leading learning events.
·         Experience working in INGO environment
·         Technical knowledge and experience in Monitoring & Evaluation
·         Good knowledge of MS Excel and Microsoft Word
·         Advanced skills in statistical analysis and use of statistical software
·         Knowledge of digital data collection tools, processes and software
·         Should have report writing skills and significant change story documentation
·         Should have good team work and networking skills
·         Fluency in English, both verbal and written


Logistics Officer – Turkana County
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for a broad range of logistical activities that are necessary in order to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Mary’s Meals programme in Kenya.
The main responsibilities of the Logistics Officer will include, but are not limited to: procurement management, contract management, fleet management, timely distribution of food and other supplies to the schools, international freight and customs clearance, asset management, supplier performance and quality control, and other duties as and when required by management.
Minimum Requirements
·         Diploma qualification or above in Logistics, Operations, Business, or any other related disciplines;
·         At least three years of experience working in a similar capacity for a reputable company or INGO;
·         Experience working with school feeding programme within a community set up or community development programmes in a similar capacity;
·         Proficient skills in Microsoft applications, principally Word and Excel;
·         B.C.E driving licence
·         Flexible working approach with availability to work evenings, early morning and weekends as required.
·         Excellent customer care skills
·         Willingness to work flexibly
·         Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays
·         Good knowledge of the roads and routes in Turkana County.
·         Knowledge of Kenyan procurement regulations

How to Apply
Applications stating expected net salary and CV (including contacts for three professional referees) should be e-mailed to jobs.kenya@marysmeals.org indicating the position title and applicant’s name in the subject line.
All attached files should be saved under the applicant’s name.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 14th  June 2018 at 16:30 hours.
The interviews will be conducted at Mary’s Meals office in Lodwar on the week that starts on the 26th.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.