Programme Manager
2026-03-02T11:55:29+00:00
Johanniter International
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management,Project Management,Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-03-14T17:00:00+00:00
8
Tasks:
Strategy and Vision
- Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values.
- Contributes tthe development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter in his/her area of responsibility
- Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global Johanniter strategy
- Supports the development of an organisational culture and leadership that addresses power relations and privilege, promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages continuous self-reflection
Leadership
- Actively lives and leads by example, upholding the Johanniter leadership principles and creating a culture where the leadership mindset can emerge and thrive, actively empowering and guiding team members tan inclusive, accountable work environment tachieve shared goals and embrace change. This is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies tachieve our goals
Project Management
- Coordinates with the implementing partner(s) in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Johanniter projects in Somalia and Ethiopia, ensuring that activity and training plans are up tdate andfollowed and that project objectives are met
- Ensures that partner project staff understand and are compliant with Johanniter and donor requirements for the respective project(s)
- Ensures that the project is implemented in a way which is responsive tcommunities, in line with Johanniter’s Leadership Guiding Principles and the Johanniter International and Regional Strategies
- Ensures that the cross cutting thematic areas of gender, climate change and inclusion are effectively streamlined in project implementation
- Provides guidance tthe Johanniter implementing partner(s) in the different sectors of intervention (e.g. nutrition, health, WASH, livelihoods)
- Ensures timely reporting by the implementing partner(s) according tJohanniter and donor requirements,critically reviews narrative and financial reports and shares constructive feedback with the partner as required
Person Specification
Professional Qualification and Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. Livelihoods, Food Security, Emergency Response and Preparedness, Public Health.
- At least 6 years’ experience in programme management in a humanitarian context is essential.
- Experience in and a demonstrable understanding of the context and humanitarian needs of Somalia and North Eastern Kenya with is essential.
- Experience working in Ethiopia is an added advantage.
- Experience working in insecure contexts and the ability tundertake security risk analysis
- Experience in working with and conducting capacity strengthening of partners
- Experience in networking and building relationships with the authorities, UN Agencies, INGOs, local
- Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values.
- Contributes tthe development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter in his/her area of responsibility
- Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global Johanniter strategy
- Supports the development of an organisational culture and leadership that addresses power relations and privilege, promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages continuous self-reflection
- Actively lives and leads by example, upholding the Johanniter leadership principles and creating a culture where the leadership mindset can emerge and thrive, actively empowering and guiding team members tan inclusive, accountable work environment tachieve shared goals and embrace change. This is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies tachieve our goals
- Coordinates with the implementing partner(s) in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Johanniter projects in Somalia and Ethiopia, ensuring that activity and training plans are up tdate andfollowed and that project objectives are met
- Ensures that partner project staff understand and are compliant with Johanniter and donor requirements for the respective project(s)
- Ensures that the project is implemented in a way which is responsive tcommunities, in line with Johanniter’s Leadership Guiding Principles and the Johanniter International and Regional Strategies
- Ensures that the cross cutting thematic areas of gender, climate change and inclusion are effectively streamlined in project implementation
- Provides guidance tthe Johanniter implementing partner(s) in the different sectors of intervention (e.g. nutrition, health, WASH, livelihoods)
- Ensures timely reporting by the implementing partner(s) according tJohanniter and donor requirements,critically reviews narrative and financial reports and shares constructive feedback with the partner as required
- Experience in working with and conducting capacity strengthening of partners
- Experience in networking and building relationships with the authorities, UN Agencies, INGOs, local
- Ability tundertake security risk analysis
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. Livelihoods, Food Security, Emergency Response and Preparedness, Public Health.
- At least 6 years’ experience in programme management in a humanitarian context is essential.
- Experience in and a demonstrable understanding of the context and humanitarian needs of Somalia and North Eastern Kenya with is essential.
- Experience working in Ethiopia is an added advantage.
- Experience working in insecure contexts and the ability tundertake security risk analysis
- Experience in working with and conducting capacity strengthening of partners
- Experience in networking and building relationships with the authorities, UN Agencies, INGOs, local
JOB-69a57ab17e784
Vacancy title:
Programme Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management,Project Management,Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Johanniter International
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, March 14 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Tasks:
Strategy and Vision
- Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values.
- Contributes tthe development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter in his/her area of responsibility
- Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global Johanniter strategy
- Supports the development of an organisational culture and leadership that addresses power relations and privilege, promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages continuous self-reflection
Leadership
- Actively lives and leads by example, upholding the Johanniter leadership principles and creating a culture where the leadership mindset can emerge and thrive, actively empowering and guiding team members tan inclusive, accountable work environment tachieve shared goals and embrace change. This is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies tachieve our goals
Project Management
- Coordinates with the implementing partner(s) in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Johanniter projects in Somalia and Ethiopia, ensuring that activity and training plans are up tdate andfollowed and that project objectives are met
- Ensures that partner project staff understand and are compliant with Johanniter and donor requirements for the respective project(s)
- Ensures that the project is implemented in a way which is responsive tcommunities, in line with Johanniter’s Leadership Guiding Principles and the Johanniter International and Regional Strategies
- Ensures that the cross cutting thematic areas of gender, climate change and inclusion are effectively streamlined in project implementation
- Provides guidance tthe Johanniter implementing partner(s) in the different sectors of intervention (e.g. nutrition, health, WASH, livelihoods)
- Ensures timely reporting by the implementing partner(s) according tJohanniter and donor requirements,critically reviews narrative and financial reports and shares constructive feedback with the partner as required
Person Specification
Professional Qualification and Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. Livelihoods, Food Security, Emergency Response and Preparedness, Public Health.
- At least 6 years’ experience in programme management in a humanitarian context is essential.
- Experience in and a demonstrable understanding of the context and humanitarian needs of Somalia and North Eastern Kenya with is essential.
- Experience working in Ethiopia is an added advantage.
- Experience working in insecure contexts and the ability tundertake security risk analysis
- Experience in working with and conducting capacity strengthening of partners
- Experience in networking and building relationships with the authorities, UN Agencies, INGOs, local
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Method of Application
Johanniter is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Suitable candidates with disabilities are encouraged tapply.
We require background checks (including criminal record and reference checks) protect the vulnerable and prevent abuse.
Applications for this position MUST include the following:
- A concise and up to date CV.
- A cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this position as stated above (more than 1 page).
- Reference contacts (phone numbers and addresses) of three referees. Please state their working relationship you, the position you held at the time and the dates you worked together.
- Certificates of service
Applications which don't include all of the above will not be considered.
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