CEFA - Project Manager and Consortium Coordinator - Kenya

CEFA sta selezionando un/a Project Manager and Consortium Coordinator da inserire nella sua operatività in Kenya. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Co.co.co. Scadenza candidature 20/01/2026 CEFA ETS is recruiting a Project Manager and Consortium Coordinator to join its operations in Kenya. Contract duration: 12 months, with possibility of renewing. Duty station: West Pokot, Kenya 40%; Nairobi, Kenya 60%. Starting date (estimated): March 2026. Report to: Regional Coordinator CEFA ETS - Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l’Agricoltura (European Committee for Training and Agriculture) is an Italian NGO, which was established in 1972 and is currently active in 10 countries across Africa, Latin America and Europe. CEFA lays its foundation on the principles of solidarity and cooperation between the different regions of the world in the name of Justice, Human Rights and Peace. CEFA believes in the development of communities and local institutions, aiming to improve families’ living conditions and communities’ economies through capacity building, awareness raising and advocacy for the protection of vulnerable persons and their fundamental human rights. CEFA has been operating in Kenya since 1992, with activities primarily focused on:

Food Security, Agriculture, and Livelihoods

Enhancing food security, livelihoods, and community resilience, with a focus on women and youth
Training on good agricultural practices, drought-tolerant crops, and the honey value chain
Promoting the introduction and adoption of alternative grain storage systems

Infrastructure and Market Support

Rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure and canals
Strengthening market linkages through public-private partnerships
Supporting input suppliers and market access

Emergency and Humanitarian Interventions

Implementing emergency interventions, including cash-for-work programs, vouchers, and seed distribution

Social Empowerment, Human Rights and Peacebuilding

Empowering women, youth, and other vulnerable groups through the adoption of intersectional lenses and gender transformative approaches
Promoting peacebuilding and preventing and countering violent extremism

Objectives and general characteristics of the position: CEFA will implement the AICS-funded emergency project “GROW – Gender-Responsive Opportunities for Water access, livelihood recovery and climate resilience for the vulnerable communities in West Pokot county - AID 12999/01/2”. The Project aims to address humanitarian needs and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities in West Pokot, with a focus on inclusive WASH services, sustainable agro-pastoral practices, women’s empowerment, and anticipatory actions to mitigate climate-related risks. Main Duties: The Project Manager and Consortium Coordinator will hold overall responsibility for the effective management of the project, including oversight of activities, human resources management, budget planning and expenditure control, as well as coordination of partners and engagement with institutional stakeholders. He/she will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for regular field monitoring missions in West Pokot, accounting for approximately 40% of the role. These missions will focus on overseeing project implementation on the ground, engaging with local partners and stakeholders, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans and donor requirements, and providing technical and managerial support to field teams. Detailed assignments:

Leading the planning, implementation, and overall monitoring of the project, ensuring the achievement of results and consistency with the logical framework, consortium priorities and donor guidelines.
Developing and updating the action plan, the MEAL plan and the indicator matrix. Ensuring high-quality monitoring and evaluation systems, including lessons learned analyses, case studies and strategic recommendations.
Reviewing, testing and supervising work plans for the project components (WASH, Agriculture and Food Security, DRR), ensuring technical quality, sustainability and overall project coherence.
Maintaining continuous relations with the donor (AICS Nairobi), ensuring transparent and timely communication.
Supervising the preparation and submission of periodic narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with rules, procedures and deadlines.
Leading and facilitating collaboration with local and institutional partners and stakeholders; ensuring regular dialogue with government authorities, local institutions, development agencies and other strategic stakeholders involved in project implementation.
Officially representing the project in coordination meetings, technical working groups and thematic networks at county level.
Overseeing the financial, administrative and logistical management of the project, including: the preparation of financial plans, budget and expenditure control; the supervision of procurement procedures.
Supervising the entire HR cycle of the project: definition of organizational charts, preparation and updating of Terms of Reference, recruitment and interviews, drafting and signing of contracts, onboarding and supervision of staff, periodic performance appraisals, professional development plans and management of any disciplinary procedures.
Supervising the development of training modules and promoting capacity strengthening for staff, partners and communities.
Ensuring that all processes comply with CEFA policies and donor standards on transparency, anti-corruption and the Do No Harm principle.
Defining and implementing communication and visibility strategies; overseeing the production of information materials and dissemination of results.
Strengthening the positioning of the project and the consortium in advocacy initiatives on WASH, sustainable agriculture and food security.
Carrying out any additional duties necessary to ensure full project implementation and the sustainability of results.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in International Cooperation, International Law, Engineering, Agriculture or related fields.
At least 4 years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Technical Coordinator. Previous experience working in Kenya, in ASAL areas and emergency contexts and in management of AICS-funded projects is a strong asset.
Good technical knowledge in the fields of food security, agriculture and/or WASH.
Valid driver’s license and proven driving experience in contexts similar to Kenya.
Excellent command of spoken and written English; knowledge of Italian is considered an advantage.
Strong knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM).
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and consistently.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to collaborate constructively and foster a positive, goal-oriented working environment.
Solid analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize information to support decision-making.

Contractual conditions To be defined based on skills and experience, in accordance with the CEFA salary scale How to apply Interested and qualified persons, in possession of the requirements, are invited to submit their application to: risorseumane@cefa.ong; cc: vacancies@cefakenya.com E-mail subject: Project Manager and Consortium Coordinator – KENYA - Name Surname Attach to the application: