World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian
relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with
children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Our programmes are spread across in most
parts of Kenya. We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individuals to
fill the following positions based in various locations pending funding of a
UNICEF Funded Nutrition Program.
Project Officer - Nutrition (Tana River)
Project Officer - Nutrition (Tana River)
2 Positions
Purpose of the position: Ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of nutrition interventions using different models among them Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Maternal infant and young child nutrition, Positive Hearth Deviance.
H/she will be responsible to ensure quality
program implementation in line with the planned budget; monitor program
effectiveness and support surveys and assessments.
Work in close collaboration with and active
involvement of the county and sub county health officials, health staff of the
target health facilities and the communities.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Effective Project, Planning and Implementation 55%
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Effective Project, Planning and Implementation 55%
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Provide
field-level technical support to Ministry of Health staff at county, subcounty
and at health facilities to ensure implementation of quality nutrition
interventions.
·
In
liaison with partners develop Annual project work plans with clear targets,
budgets and detailed implementation plans
·
Coordinate
trainings for MoH staff and communities
·
Coordinate
monthly meetings with sub counties to ensure implementation of nutrition
activities is on track
·
In
liaison with MoH ,mobilize communities to participate in nutrition project
implementation during assessments, implementation, monitoring and evaluations
·
Ensure
effective integration of nutrition to other sectors among them Agriculture/Food
security, WASH, education, food assistance
·
Ensure
project processes such as purchases are done in line with WV approved policies
·
Ensure
integration of Child protection, Disability, Gender mainstreaming and
environmental protection into nutrition interventions
·
In
liaison with project accountant track project implementation expenditure levels
and budgets
·
In
collaboration with project manager, ensure the timely preparation and
implementation of phase-out strategy
Monitoring, reporting and documentation 20%
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Develop
monitoring plan with communities and partners
·
Conduct
monthly monitoring of indicators as per M&E plan
·
Analyze
nutrition information from health information system for purpose of making
decisions
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Ensure
Health information system at the sub county level is updated on monthly basis
·
Develop
quality reports such as weekly situation reports, monthly reports, Semi-annual
and Annual in-line with WV and donor(s) reporting guidelines;
·
Monthly
monitor project expenditure and level of implementation and report any
variances to Project Manager and/ or NO Programme Officer focal person for
decision making
·
Document
best practices, human interest stories and work with project manager and
national level M&E officer to refine the stories for publication
Advocacy, Engagement and networking 20%
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Participate
in County/sub county level partnerships with other actors working on nutrition
and food security to influence the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) agenda in Kenya.
·
Effectively
represent of WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings and celebrations at county
and sub-county levels.
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Engaging
with the County Budget Processes and monitoring county budget implementation
influence resource allocation to nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive
interventions at the county level
·
Ensure
that the key laws, polices, regulations and government service delivery
standards in nutrition are shared, interpreting and explained to communities
·
Work
with community groups and other CSOs to develop Memorandum and/or petitions for
engagement Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives at national
level
·
Work
with the Ministries of Agriculture and Water & Natural Resources for
technical directions and leveraging of resources to support nutrition
interventions in the ADP/Project.
·
Facilitate
community members to advocate on household food security issues to relevant
stakeholders;
·
Work
with Private sector, other NGOs, CBOs , FBOs, Committees and Groups with
related objectives for synergy and sustainability
Qualifications: Education / Knowledge /
Technical Skills and Experience
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Minimum
of a Bachelor Degree in Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, Community
Nutrition or related field from a recognized university with at least two years
field experience in projects integrating nutrition to livelihood
·
Demonstrated
experience in integrating nutrition and other sectors
·
Demonstrate
experience and skills in advocacy
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Experience
in local level partnerships including Government Line Ministries(Agriculture,
Water, Health and other stakeholders
·
MUST
be registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI)
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Good
computer literate especially in Microsoft Office programs and data analysis
programs especially ENA
Other Competencies / Attributes:
·
Must
have good oral and written communications and relationship skills
·
Ability
to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017
at midnight.
Project
Manager - Nutrition
Reference: 8744-15N17091
3
Positions - Samburu, Tana River & Baringo
Purpose
of the position: To provide
programmatic and technical management in successful implementation of MNCP
grant aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the
project area.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Project Management (40%)
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Project Management (40%)
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Ensure proper planning and
implementation of the nutrition grant project interventions in the project area
·
Ensure all grant nutrition
interventions are implemented within schedule, plans and budgets and regularly
review project status.
·
Ensure that nutrition interventions
are integrated with other projects in the programme
·
Ensure identification of local needs
and resources and take appropriate programming measures
·
Ensure effective integration of
gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into
nutrition grant
·
Ensure development of quality
project, Annual work plans, budgets and Detailed Implementation Plan, 4D matrix
Design
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation (25%)
·
Lead the development of the design
and ensure compliance to WVK, GoK and donor guidelines and standards
·
Contextualize/adopt design guidelines
and utilize at the Project/ADP level
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Ensure timely mobilization and
effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and
evaluations
·
Ensure Integration of sustainability
planning in the project design
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Ensure timely submission of completed
DME products for the project
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Liaise with National Office Technical
Specialists for the technical aspects of the project design
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Follow-up for timely approval of
donor reports, budgets and plans for the project.
·
Ensure monthly monitoring of project
indicators and facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make
improvements
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Share nutrition monitoring data using
the approved tools
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Contribute to evaluation planning,
support data collection, analysis and interpretation of nutrition data
·
Facilitate dissemination and use of
Baseline and evaluation findings and lead the implementation of recommendations
·
Analyze and utilize nutrition data
from MOH Health Information and CMAM and Systems take appropriate programming
measures
·
Ensure the health information system
and community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) system are updated
·
Coordinate surveys and assessments
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Ensure timely submission of quality
reports (weekly to biweekly sitreps, monthly management reports, Semi-annual
Annual in line with WV/donor reporting guidelines.
·
In collaboration with project team
identify, document and disseminate promising practices on nutrition within the
grant
·
Convene forums for sharing and
learning while involving project stakeholders.
·
Support Ministry of Health monitoring
and evaluation systems
Capacity
Building (10%)
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Identification and sharing of
capacity building gaps among nutrition project staff and partners Lead the
capacity building initiatives for staff, communities and partners to enable
them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
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Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring
of project staff and MoH staff to be able perform achieve results.
Engagement
& networking (20%)
·
Represent WVK in nutrition
stakeholder meetings county and sub-county levels key among them county
·
In liaison with county health team
lead the county nutrition technical forum and county multi-stakeholder forums
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Engaging with county executive,
county legislature, ministry of health as sub-county or county level to
influence resource allocation nutrition
·
Map resource mobilization
opportunities at local level and develop concepts and proposals in
collaboration with regional and national office teams.
·
Ensure close working collaboration
with key Government line ministries and other like minded partners.
Any
other duty (5%)
Qualifications: Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Qualifications: Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
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Bachelors’ degree in Nutrition or its
equivalent.
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Must be registered with the Kenya
Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
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A minimum of 4 years’ experience in
nutrition programming at community level, two of which must be in a supervisory
level.
·
Good understanding of Ministry of
health systems, nutrition programming, standards and guidelines
·
Experience working with Ministries of
Health structures at county and national levels and networking with other
partners
Competencies
/ Attributes:
·
Must have good oral and written
communications and relationship skills
·
Ability to take initiatives, team
player who is able to work with minimum supervision
·
Good computer skills in MS office
(Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
·
Must be willing to perform other
duties as required
·
Familiar with current nutrition programming
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
Program
Officer - Nutrition Capacity Development
Reference: 8739-15N17090
Purpose of the position: The Program Officer - Nutrition Capacity Development Officer will work in collaboration and in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other partners in support of nutrition capacity development initiatives and interventions both at the national and at the county levels.
Specifically, the officer will support WVK to actively implement capacity development coordination and leadership role as accorded by the MoH Nutrition sector, as well as work with other WVK Managers in supporting internal nutrition capacity growth of the staffs
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Capacity Development (55%)
Purpose of the position: The Program Officer - Nutrition Capacity Development Officer will work in collaboration and in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other partners in support of nutrition capacity development initiatives and interventions both at the national and at the county levels.
Specifically, the officer will support WVK to actively implement capacity development coordination and leadership role as accorded by the MoH Nutrition sector, as well as work with other WVK Managers in supporting internal nutrition capacity growth of the staffs
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Capacity Development (55%)
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Provide coordination and technical
support in finalization, dissemination and launch of the draft nutrition
capacity development framework and its implementation/operational guide both at
the national and county levels
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Lead the roll-out Capacity
Development Framework and implementation/operational plan
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Support MOH in strengthening linkages
between nutrition capacity development interventions with other related national
wide capacity development interventions.
·
Provide technical guidance to the
field teams in carrying out the capacity development interventions.
·
Conduct WVK internal capacities
assessment in nutrition and develop strategies to address the existing nutrition
capacity gaps within the organization.
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Ensure effective communication and
networking is developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration,
with particular emphasis on understanding nutrition capacity challenges and
solutions to the challenges.
·
Support program development by
ensuring capacity development interventions are mainstreamed in programme
design and implementation where relevant.
·
Stay abreast of current good practice
and ensure this informs WVK own thinking and programming
·
Coordinate learning forums for
sharing the work of World Vision
Design
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation (25%)
·
Ensure project work plans, progress
reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement
·
Ensure timely and quality development
and review of project reports in line with UNICEF policies and reporting
guidelines
·
Provide technical support to ensure
that findings from capacity assessment are implemented and inform programme
designs
·
Ensure project documentation,
reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives are shared
with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.
·
Documentation of lessons learned,
best practices and results regarding nutrition capacity development in the
country
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Ensure ongoing monitoring of capacity
projects using the set standards and tool
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Prepare periodical capacity
development reports to measure the level of project progress and achievements
Resource
Acquisition and Donor Engagement (15%)
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Effective representation of WVK in
key stakeholder’s forums relevant to the project at the county and sub-county
level.
·
Support WVK management in maintaining
effective collaboration with donors and specifically build relationships with
nutrition focal points within donor organizations.
·
Assist in proposal development.
·
Actively participate in resource
mobilization for capacity development in nutrition
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Actively engage in other
stakeholders’ nutrition capacity development activities and ensure their plans
are in line with sector capacity development strategies;
·
Ensure close working collaboration
with key Government line ministries and other like-minded partners
Others
5%
Other Competencies / Attributes:
Other Competencies / Attributes:
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Must be a committed Christian who is
able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges
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Attend and participate in the leadership
of daily devotions
·
Must have good oral and written
communications and relationship skills
·
Ability to take initiatives, team
player who is able to work with minimum supervision
·
Good computer skills in MS office
(Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
·
Must be willing to perform other
duties as required
·
Familiar with current Nutrition
programming
·
Must be able to work with many
different functions from high level decision makers to technical specialists to
nutrition experts and program managers
·
Able to manage and work in or with a
multidisciplinary team of nutrition practitioners
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
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Must have a degree in Bachelor of
Science in Nutrition, Public health or any other related field
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At least 5 years’ experience in field
work and coordination with international agencies and organization in the field
of nutrition
·
Good knowledge of the Ministry of
Health including nutrition sector coordination structures.
·
Knowledge of nutrition and health
policies, strategies and guidelines
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Should be registered with the Kenya
Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute or respective professional association
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Experience in training is an
advantage
·
Experience in conducting surveys
using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS), ODK and ENA-SMART methodologies is
an added advantage.
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
Program
Officer - Nutrition
Reference: 8738-15N17090
Job Summary: To provide Programmatic and Technical support to field staffs implement Maternal Child Nutrition Program (MCNP) in Tana River, Samburu and Baringo toward the attainment of child-well being outcomes and donor requirements.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Programmatic and technical support for MCNP (50%)
Job Summary: To provide Programmatic and Technical support to field staffs implement Maternal Child Nutrition Program (MCNP) in Tana River, Samburu and Baringo toward the attainment of child-well being outcomes and donor requirements.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Programmatic and technical support for MCNP (50%)
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Provide strategic and technical
support to implementation of MCNP with minimal support to sponsorship health
projects
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In liaison with field staff and MCNP
consortium partners, ensure timely development and implementation of work plans
and budgets for nutrition/health grants
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Ensure all MCNP interventions are
implemented within schedule , plans and budgets
·
Ensure timely implementation and
expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets
·
Provide minimal programmatic support
to WVK regional offices offices based on their need
·
Support nutrition interventions
during emergencies.
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Oversee integration of MCNP into
existing health projects for increased impact
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Maintain relationship with UNICEF
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In liaison with procurement and
finance ensure timely procurement of program items
Quality
assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation
processes (25%)
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Ensure project work plans, progress
reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement
·
Provide technical support during
nutrition Surveys/evaluations, baselines and assessment to ensure quality check
with methodology, tools and the entire process.
·
Ensure Nutrition project designs and/
or re- designs are done in accordance with donor guidelines, standards, WV
standards and nutrition programming strategies and GoK guidelines while
corresponding to community needs and contexts.
·
Ensure timely and quality development
and review of project reports in line with UNICEF policies and reporting
guidelines
·
Provide technical support to ensure
that findings from project assessments and evaluations inform the subsequent
programme designs
·
Ensure project documentation,
reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives and shared
with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.
·
Ensure ongoing monitoring of
Nutrition and health projects using the set standards and tool
Capacity
building of staff (10%)
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In collaboration with National
Nutrition Specialist and other teams carry out capacity assessment gaps and
plan capacity building for project staff on areas of need guidelines in WVK
operational areas
·
Monitor nutrition capacity building
initiatives conducted by field and MOH to ensure they meet standards
·
Ensure documentation and project
learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
·
Support induction of new project
officers in collaboration with MCNP project managers in the field
·
Support Health and nutrition team in
analyzing and interpreting nutrition data for programmatic use.
Engagement,
Networking and fundraising (10%)
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Support fundraising initiatives in
collaboration with Grants Acquisition Management and Communication
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Ensure WVK visibility and
participation in the government of UNICEF funded grants in Kenya and other relevant
networks at the County and National levels.
·
Maintain coordination with relevant
stakeholders who are crucial in the implementation of the project
Other
duties 5%
Corresponding Responsibilities:
Corresponding Responsibilities:
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Ensure implementation of MNCH and
nutrition projects related interventions are in accordance with established WVK
norms and policies
·
Ensures consortium members (Nutrition
Initiative, Harvest Plus, Kenya Agricultural Research organization and Ministry
of Agriculture, Ministry of Health are well coordinated and project
implementation is on track
·
Represent WVK in the government of
UNICEF funded grants in Kenya and other relevant networks at the County and
National levels.
·
Maintain close collaboration with
UNICEF and MOH at national level
·
Provide strategic and technical
support to implementation of MCNP with minimal support to sponsorship health
projects
·
Ensure MCNP monitoring and evaluation
database in filled on monthly basis
·
Represent WVK in the relevant
nutrition networks at the County and National levels.
·
Spearhead strategic collaborations
with relevant partners to support the project
·
Ensure project learning are
documented and disseminated to relevant stakeholders
·
Ensure timely procurement of program
items
Other
Competencies / Attributes:
·
Must be a committed Christian who is
able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges;
·
Must be able to provide spiritual
leadership within but not limited to chapel and daily devotions;
·
Must have outstanding oral and
written communications and relationship skills and;
·
Ability to take initiative, a team
leader able to work with minimum supervision
·
Must be willing to perform other
duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
·
Bachelors degree in Nutrition, food
security or related field with extensive programming experience in Nutrition
specific programs.
·
Should be registered with the Kenya
Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
·
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a
thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex
environment, 3 years should have been at a project/grant managerial level.
·
Demonstrate experience in
bio-fortification and production of nutrient dense foods
·
Demonstrate track record of working
with and managing multiple partners and advocacy contribution
·
Experience in conducting surveys
using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS), ODK and ENA-SMART methodologies is
an added advantage.
·
Demonstrated understanding and
experience of working with Ministries of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and
other structures at county and national levels and networking with other
partners
·
Good communication and writing skills
·
A team player, capable of building
capacity of staff and partners
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
CLICK HERE to submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees.
Application deadline is November 14, 2017 at midnight.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
