Organizational Profile
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, the Programs Coordinator provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all SIF programs across the Kenya and Somalia Mission. The role ensures program quality, donor compliance, effective resource utilization, and cross-functional coordination, while contributing to resource mobilization, partnership development, and the Mission's overall strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead evidence-based program design aligned with SIF's strategic priorities and donor requirements
- Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal and concept note development
- Ensure programs comply with donor regulations, SIF policies, and humanitarian standards
- Oversee program quality assurance, MEAL systems, and risk management
- Represent SIF with donors, UN agencies, government institutions, NGOs, and partners
- Lead recruitment, capacity building, and performance management of program staff
- Coordinate closely with Finance, Logistics, HR, MEAL, and Security teams
- Promote compliance with Child Safeguarding, PSEA, Anti-Fraud, and Code of Conduct policies
Requirements
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a development-related field (Community Development, International Cooperation, Food Security, WASH, Protection, etc.)
- At least 8 years of relevant humanitarian/development field experience, including 4+ years in a senior Program Coordinator or Manager role
- Proven experience in sectors such as Food Security, Livelihoods, Cash Transfer, WASH, Shelter, DRR, or Youth/Women Empowerment
- Experience in the Somalia and/or Kenya context is a strong advantage
- Strong track record in proposal writing and donor reporting in English
- Strong knowledge of Program Cycle Management (PCM), budget management, and MEAL frameworks
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in complex, dynamic, and insecure environments
Child Safeguarding
This position involves direct and regular contact with children and is subject to criminal record checks and professional reference checks. The successful candidate will be required to comply with SIF's Child Safeguarding Policy and SIF Policy on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH).