Project Coordinator - TB/HIV Prison Project

About the role

CEFA, an Italian NGO active in Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe, is recruiting a Project Coordinator for its "TB Free-HIW" project in Kenya. The project aims to end the TB and HIV epidemics in detention by promoting equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support services, and by removing gender-related and human rights-based barriers to healthcare. The coordinator works under the Regional Manager, based in Nairobi with missions in Kiambu, Mombasa and Kilifi, and supervises two Social Workers.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities on TB and HIV in the Kenyan prison system, in line with approved work plans, standards and donor requirements.
• Prepare implementation plans, activity schedules and budget forecasts, and prepare monthly activity updates and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate awareness-raising on TB, HIV, the right to health and human rights for KPS personnel, authorities and people in detention.
• Oversee psychosocial support, vocational and income-generating initiatives, and family, healthcare and socioeconomic reintegration, including after release.
• Supervise two Social Workers and coordinate consultants, trainers and service providers.
• Collect and verify evidence of activities, and contribute to internal and donor reports.
• Support development of training materials and protocols, and promote rights-based, gender-sensitive approaches.
• Maintain coordination with KPS, county prison and health departments, and support advocacy and stakeholder dialogue.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in public health, human rights, psychosocial support or social inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, International Development or a related field.
• Experience coordinating field activities, supervising staff and managing relationships with partners; previous work with KPS or correctional institutions is an advantage.
• Previous experience on internationally funded development projects, preferably with Italian Cooperation, is an asset.
• Valid Category B driving licence with driving experience is mandatory.

Required skills

• Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan context, especially Nairobi, Kiambu, Kilifi and Mombasa.
• Good knowledge of TB and HIV challenges and of psychosocial support, reintegration and vocational training is an asset.

The appointment is fixed term for one year, with possible extension, starting in December-January 2026, with a gross salary of KES 130,000-150,000 per month depending on experience and qualifications. Applications (CV with three references and a one-page cover letter) are sent by email by 20 November 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.