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Program Officer, Food & Cash Assistance
World Vision Kenya
Job at a glance
- Employer
- World Vision Kenya
- Position
- Program Officer, Food & Cash Assistance
- Location
- Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
- Possible duty stations
- Karen, Nairobi (with remote coordination to Sudan)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Local - Fixed Term
- Experience
- 3–5 years in programme management
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 7 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
World Vision Kenya is hiring a Program Officer for Food and Cash Assistance. You will support resource mobilisation, donor reporting, and programme monitoring from the Karen office, coordinating remotely with field staff in Sudan.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Role involves remote coordination with Sudan-based field staff
- Contract type is Local Fixed Term
- Applications restricted to local candidates only
- Requires flexibility during emergency response periods
What’s offered
- Local Fixed Term Employee contract.
Key responsibilities
- Support Sector Lead in developing concept notes, proposals, and budgets.
- Coordinate with technical teams to compile inputs for proposal development.
- Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and submission deadlines.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports with Program Managers.
- Consolidate programme updates and ensure reports are accurate and evidence-based.
- Maintain organised programme files, grant documentation, and project records.
- Monitor project progress, deliverables, and implementation milestones.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and World Vision policies.
Who should apply?
This role suits mid-career professionals with 3–5 years of humanitarian programme management experience, specifically in food and cash assistance, who possess strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 3–5 years NGO programme experience
- Proposal development expertise
- Donor reporting and compliance knowledge
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to coordinate with Sudan
Nice to have
- Experience working with donors and multi-functional teams.
- Familiarity with MEAL tools and data management.
- Understanding of humanitarian principles and protection.
- Arabic language proficiency.
What you should know
- Based in Karen, Nairobi, with regular remote coordination with Sudan-based staff.
- Occasional travel to Sudan may be required, subject to security clearance.
- Open to Local Applicants Only.
- Standard working hours apply, with flexibility during emergency response surges.
How to apply
- Apply via the World Vision Workday portal using reference JR53158-1.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support the Sector Lead on the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and supporting documents for new and existing projects.
• Coordinate with technical, finance, MEAL, operations, and support teams to compile required inputs for proposal development.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities, World Vision standards, and submission deadlines.
• Provide the leadership to work on the expansion opportunities with other donor in the state.
DONOR REPORTING AND GARNTS MANAGEMENT
• Coordinate with the Program Managers in the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.
• Supporting the field team on the preparation of high-quality success stories highlighting project achievements, impact, and beneficiary outcomes.
• Consolidate programme updates from field teams and ensure reports are accurate, complete, and evidence-based.
DOCUMENTATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• Maintain organized programme files, grant documentation, and project records.
• Compile success stories, lessons learned, best practices, and other programme documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure all programme documents are properly archived and readily accessible.
• Support the Program Managers in the development of SOP’s and Risk Register
PROGRAMME PLANNING, MONITORING, AND COORDINATION
• Support programme planning, implementation tracking, and follow-up on key action points.
• Coordinate with programme teams to monitor project progress, deliverables, and implementation milestones.
• Assist in organizing programme review meetings and documenting key decisions and actions.
COMPLIANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Ensure programme activities and documentation comply with donor regulations and World Vision policies.
• Support grant start-up, modification, and close-out processes.
• Follow up on donor recommendations, audit findings, and action plans to ensure timely implementation.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support the Sector Lead on the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and supporting documents for new and existing projects.
• Coordinate with technical, finance, MEAL, operations, and support teams to compile required inputs for proposal development.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities, World Vision standards, and submission deadlines.
• Provide the leadership to work on the expansion opportunities with other donor in the state.
DONOR REPORTING AND GARNTS MANAGEMENT
• Coordinate with the Program Managers in the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.
• Supporting the field team on the preparation of high-quality success stories highlighting project achievements, impact, and beneficiary outcomes.
• Consolidate programme updates from field teams and ensure reports are accurate, complete, and evidence-based.
DOCUMENTATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• Maintain organized programme files, grant documentation, and project records.
• Compile success stories, lessons learned, best practices, and other programme documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure all programme documents are properly archived and readily accessible.
• Support the Program Managers in the development of SOP’s and Risk Register
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or
Certification: Minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Development/Social Science, Agriculture, or any relevant field.
Three years’ experience at Officer level in Food and Cash Assistance programming in emergencies and development sector
Required Professional Experience
• Bachelo r’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in programme/project management, preferably with an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Experience in proposal development, reporting, programme monitoring, and coordination.
• Experience working with donors and multi-functional teams is desirable.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and report-writing skills
• The holder of this position must be a results-oriented leader who can manage and satisfy multiple tasks from competing organizational, donor and other stakeholder At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors)
• Good knowledge of programme/project cycle management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Understanding of donor requirements, compliance, and grant management.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, accountability, protection, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with MEAL tools, data management, and evidence-based reporting.
• Understanding of budget monitoring, risk management, and programme documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
• Ability to communicate well in English: (verbal and written) particularly in a crisis situation. Arabic is an added advantage.
Required Language(s): English
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
May require occasional travel to Sudan, subject to need & security clearance.
Position’s physical requirements : Based in Nairobi with regular remote coordination with Sudan-based field staff.
Standard World Vision working hours, with flexibility required during emergency response surges.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support the Sector Lead on the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and supporting documents for new and existing projects.
• Coordinate with technical, finance, MEAL, operations, and support teams to compile required inputs for proposal development.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities, World Vision standards, and submission deadlines.
• Provide the leadership to work on the expansion opportunities with other donor in the state.
DONOR REPORTING AND GARNTS MANAGEMENT
• Coordinate with the Program Managers in the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.
• Supporting the field team on the preparation of high-quality success stories highlighting project achievements, impact, and beneficiary outcomes.
• Consolidate programme updates from field teams and ensure reports are accurate, complete, and evidence-based.
DOCUMENTATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• Maintain organized programme files, grant documentation, and project records.
• Compile success stories, lessons learned, best practices, and other programme documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure all programme documents are properly archived and readily accessible.
• Support the Program Managers in the development of SOP’s and Risk Register
PROGRAMME PLANNING, MONITORING, AND COORDINATION
• Support programme planning, implementation tracking, and follow-up on key action points.
• Coordinate with programme teams to monitor project progress, deliverables, and implementation milestones.
• Assist in organizing programme review meetings and documenting key decisions and actions.
COMPLIANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Ensure programme activities and documentation comply with donor regulations and World Vision policies.
• Support grant start-up, modification, and close-out processes.
• Follow up on donor recommendations, audit findings, and action plans to ensure timely implementation.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support the Sector Lead on the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and supporting documents for new and existing projects.
• Coordinate with technical, finance, MEAL, operations, and support teams to compile required inputs for proposal development.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities, World Vision standards, and submission deadlines.
• Provide the leadership to work on the expansion opportunities with other donor in the state.
DONOR REPORTING AND GARNTS MANAGEMENT
• Coordinate with the Program Managers in the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.
• Supporting the field team on the preparation of high-quality success stories highlighting project achievements, impact, and beneficiary outcomes.
• Consolidate programme updates from field teams and ensure reports are accurate, complete, and evidence-based.
DOCUMENTATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• Maintain organized programme files, grant documentation, and project records.
• Compile success stories, lessons learned, best practices, and other programme documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure all programme documents are properly archived and readily accessible.
• Support the Program Managers in the development of SOP’s and Risk Register
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or
Certification: Minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Development/Social Science, Agriculture, or any relevant field.
Three years’ experience at Officer level in Food and Cash Assistance programming in emergencies and development sector
Required Professional Experience
• Bachelo r’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in programme/project management, preferably with an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Experience in proposal development, reporting, programme monitoring, and coordination.
• Experience working with donors and multi-functional teams is desirable.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and report-writing skills
• The holder of this position must be a results-oriented leader who can manage and satisfy multiple tasks from competing organizational, donor and other stakeholder At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors)
• Good knowledge of programme/project cycle management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Understanding of donor requirements, compliance, and grant management.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, accountability, protection, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with MEAL tools, data management, and evidence-based reporting.
• Understanding of budget monitoring, risk management, and programme documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
• Ability to communicate well in English: (verbal and written) particularly in a crisis situation. Arabic is an added advantage.
Required Language(s): English
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
May require occasional travel to Sudan, subject to need & security clearance.
Position’s physical requirements : Based in Nairobi with regular remote coordination with Sudan-based field staff.
Standard World Vision working hours, with flexibility required during emergency response surges.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only