Programme Manager-Livelihoods

KenyaProgramme Manager-LivelihoodsOrganizationConcern WorldwidePosted 27 Oct 2025 Closing date 4 Nov 2025Job Title: Programme Manager-LivelihoodsReports to: Programme Coordinator-LivelihoodsDirect Reports: Programme Officer-LivelihoodsClosely Work With: Relevant Concern team including Health and Nutrition, MEAL, Operations.Relevant County government offices including Agriculture, Water, Health, Environment and Natural resources Disaster Management.Job Location: 1 position in Machakos County (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application - National Position)Contract Details: Fixed term – 12 monthsSalary Range: Base Salary: Kes 260,809 per monthHousing Allowance: 15% of the baseJob Purpose: Responsible for quality programme delivery at the County level through provision of technical and administrative support to Concern programming in Machakos County. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up of the office and establishing contact and/or relationships with the County management team and relevant departments while providing technical support towards toward timely implementation of quality livelihoods program. S/he will be responsible in providing technical and management support for Machakos County Integrated Food Systems programs with focus on enhancing the economics of food production, food system governance and its sustainability through value chain development approach. He/she will provide technical leadership and vision for agricultural based livelihoods in the areas of Climate Smart Agriculture, Disaster Risk Reduction, market systems development, resilience modelling, and climate change adaptation. He/she will work closely with relevant county Government relevant department to prioritize activities and investments.Main Duties And ResponsibilitiesProgramme managementProvide technical leadership in implementation of the livelihoods programming in Machakos County ensuring projects are executed in line with relevant strategies and donor guidelines. This also includes holding projects inception and planning meeting with County teams for effective implementation.Provide technical mentorship to livelihoods officer(s) and County government officers including identification of capacity gaps and supporting in addressing them for effective implementation of the livelihoods program.Develop, continuously review and adapt implementation strategies for various livelihoods approaches including Climate smart agriculture, Village savings and Loans associations, value chain development, business development, etc.Develop County specific program annual and quarterly implementation plans and budgets.Work closely with other Concern program teams and implementing partners’ foster layering, sequencing and integration of various interventions towards desired outcomes.Lead documentation of livelihoods programming through development of the relevant progress reports, donor reports, success stories and program briefsRepresentation of Concern in the relevant County technical and coordination forumsIdentification, communication and support in addressing of program related risksWorking closely with the livelihoods and other project team, ensure livelihood program adaptation to the prevailing contextual changes to ensure relevance to the local needs.Plan, design and undertake training for program participants and/ or partner staff based on identified needs.Actively promote inter sectoral linkages such as Gender, Equality, Conflict and Peace, Protection, HIV and AIDS, Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, and Partnerships where relevant.Budget managementMonitor and report delegated program budgets against the costed work planPrepare quarterly costed work plans as per the delegated program budget.Monitoring, learning and evaluationDevelop a comprehensive detailed implementation plan for the project, oversee its implementation and undertake regular review and update on the progress.Provide capacity support in all livelihoods evaluation exercises such as baseline/midline and end line surveys, post distribution monitoring exercise etc.Design relevant tools to facilitate the implementation/execution of the monitoring plan and provide the necessary capacity building to partners on the use of the developed tools.Spend at least 60% of time visiting project sites with field visit reports prepared at the end of every monitoring trip.Participation in relevant monthly and quarterly review meetings.Organizing and participating livelihoods field visits by the head office and the donor.AdministrativeLiaison and relationship management with the relevant County government offices.Responsible for all administrative roles in Machakos county including office management, provision of leadership and capacity support to program staffMonitoring and providing and/or advising security matters arising in the county.Preparing and making requisition for appropriate office supplies for smooth running of the office.Responding to EmergenciesParticipating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessaryComplying with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergenciesOthersAdhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, program participants and be committed to providing a safe working environmentResponsible for leading the resolution of all livelihoods related CRM issues as shall be assigned by the CRM deskTake all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)Any other duties as assigned by the Line ManagerPerson SpecificationMinimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Agriculture Production, Agriculture Economics, and Agronomics), Food Science and Technology) or a related field.At least five (5) years’ experience in similar role in food systems programming, with a focus on agriculture production, agriculture value chain and market system development.At least five (5) years’ experience implementing integrated livelihoods program.At least three (3) years’ experience in budget management.Proven experience and knowledge of Project Cycle Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource, Management, Value chain development and Market Systems Development.Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into Food system programmes.Fluency in spoken and written language in English and SwahiliPreference will be given to candidates who have:Managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to give attention to details.Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesAdhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies.Commitment to programme participants’ accountability and humanitarian ethics.Good computing and report writing skillsBe able to work independently, as well as in a teamKnowledge, experience, and willingness to work in Machakos County.Competencies required:Communicating and working with othersPlanning and decision-makingDelivering resultsInfluence, advocacy and networkingSafeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated PoliciesConcern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.netHow to applyInterested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Programme Manager- Livelihoods, Machakos' on or before Tuesday 4th November 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (for application, written test, interview, training, medical examination etc.) nor act through recruitment agents. This is applicable for all opportunities including staff and interns.Your Personal DataDuring this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on ensuring that the name of any employee or volunteer (existing or new), does not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will only be made following a successful clearance check being conducted on the applicant and such checks may be updated periodically during the course of the period of employment.By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned listsIn certain circumstances, donors may request that personal data relating to employees to work on the activities that they fund be provided directly to them - so that they can perform their own counter terrorism checks. This may involve transferring some basic personal data outside the EEA. It will be a condition of your employment contract that Concern be allowed to share this information with institutional donors for these purposes.For additional information please consult our website or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.You have certain rights under data protection legislation. For more information on how to exercise those rights please visit www.concern.net/about/privacyPlease only apply for this position if you are satisfied with the proposed processing of your personal data as outlined above.Job detailsCountryKenyaSourceConcern WorldwideTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemesAgricultureClimate Change and EnvironmentDisaster ManagementShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn