Program Officer – Disaster Management

About the role

The Program Officer will lead the design, implementation and monitoring of disaster management projects, ensuring timely life‑saving interventions and alignment with donor requirements and World Vision Kenya’s strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of disaster management projects and timely delivery of life‑saving interventions.
• Design, manage and report on programmes, including log‑frames, monitoring & evaluation plans and donor reporting.
• Support resource acquisition by developing funding proposals, leading donor negotiations and managing grant budgets.
• Provide advocacy, networking and partnership development with government, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Build capacity of staff and partners through trainings, technical support and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of INGO experience in programme design, implementation and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of disaster risk reduction, humanitarian coordination and anticipatory actions.
• Experience in donor reporting, proposal development and budget negotiations.

Required skills

• Monitoring & Evaluation tools
• Information management systems