Programme Officer Job in Kenya

Senior Programme Officer – Large and complex programmes division

Fixed term contract for 2 years with possible extension
Salary: Kes 4,027,084 to 4,463,339 p.a. (plus benefits)
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 31st July 2014

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. 

If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Officer to play a key role in our Large and Complex Programmes Division. You will provide surge support for large externally funded programmes and commercial tenders. The post holder will provide additional capacity to help country teams successfully bid for, deliver and report on large or complex programmes. 

This may involve travel to the respective countries or working remotely from the base location. You will also provide support for more centrally managed global programmes or additional support to ongoing large programmes and support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and equality, programme performance and value for money.

You will have a proven track record of helping organisations deliver projects and programmes across a number of different geographies, on time and within budget. We are particularly interested in Programme Officers with experience of proposal writing and project design and a knowledge of programme advocacy. Experience of delivering training would be an advantage.

Christian Aid work with local partner organization. You will have good technical competencies in a development related subject but must be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor and accompany people and organisations to build capacity in programme delivery.

You will be willing and able to travel, sometimes at short notice, sometimes to hostile environment in order to provide the required surge support to country programmes and partner organisations who are part of the project.

You will have good analytical, written and communication skills and be able to work effectively with different actors – from donors, local organisations and communities. Your ability to work in French, in addition to excellent English, will be an advantage in this role.

Please note, this role includes up to 50 days travel per annum. Availability to travel for periods up to one month at a time is essential.

To apply for this post, please visit our website:http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs for  instructions on how to apply.


Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.