Programme Manager – Nature+ Environmental Program

About the role

The Programme Manager will provide programmatic, technical and managerial leadership for the Nature+ Program across the Mau and Mt. Elgon ecosystems in Narok, Nakuru, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties. The role oversees landscape restoration, carbon program development, GIS and spatial planning, and partnership management to achieve high‑quality environmental, social and carbon outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of restoration interventions in partnership with Kenya Forest Service, county governments and community forest associations.
• Oversee assessment of land tenure, carbon rights and eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with carbon standards and environmental safeguards.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement on carbon ownership, benefit‑sharing and participation agreements.
• Maintain accurate program records for carbon registration, verification and audit processes.
• Manage program budgets, monitor expenditures and ensure timely utilization of resources in line with donor and WV Kenya standards.
• Supervise and mentor programme staff, driving performance management, capacity building and staff wellbeing.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in natural resource management, landscape restoration or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Christian‑based humanitarian organization and adhere to cultural and ethical standards.

Required skills

• GIS and spatial planning expertise.
• Carbon program development and monitoring.