Programs Coordinator – Kenya (Humanitarian)

About the role

The Programs Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Secours Islamique France (SIF) programmes in Kenya. Reporting to the Head of Mission, the role ensures programme quality, donor compliance and effective coordination with finance, logistics, HR, MEAL and security teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead evidence‑based programme design aligned with SIF strategic priorities and donor requirements.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead the development of proposals and concept notes.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, SIF policies and humanitarian standards.
• Oversee programme quality assurance, MEAL systems and risk management.
• Represent SIF with donors, UN agencies, government bodies, NGOs and partners.
• Lead recruitment, capacity building and performance management of programme staff.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Logistics, HR, MEAL and Security units.
• Promote compliance with Child Safeguarding, PSEA, anti‑fraud and code of conduct policies.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a development‑related field (e.g., Community Development, International Cooperation, Food Security, WASH, Protection).
• Minimum 8 years of humanitarian/development experience, including at least 4 years in a senior programme coordination or management role.
• Proven experience in sectors such as Food Security, Livelihoods, Cash Transfer, WASH, Shelter, DRR or Youth/Women empowerment.
• Experience in Kenya and/or Somalia is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing and donor reporting in English.
• Strong knowledge of Programme Cycle Management, budget management and MEAL frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in complex, dynamic and insecure environments.

Required skills

• Programme Cycle Management (PCM)
• Budget management
• MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) frameworks
• Donor reporting and proposal development