About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead evidence-based program design aligned with SIF's strategic priorities and donor requirements
- Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal and concept note development
- Ensure programs comply with donor regulations, SIF policies, and humanitarian standards
- Oversee program quality assurance, MEAL systems, and risk management
- Represent SIF with donors, UN agencies, government institutions, NGOs, and partners
- Lead recruitment, capacity building, and performance management of program staff
- Coordinate closely with Finance, Logistics, HR, MEAL, and Security teams
- Promote compliance with Child Safeguarding, PSEA, Anti-Fraud, and Code of Conduct policies
Requirements
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a development-related field (Community Development, International Cooperation, Food Security, WASH, Protection, etc.)
- At least 8 years of relevant humanitarian/development field experience, including 4+ years in a senior Program Coordinator or Manager role
- Proven experience in sectors such as Food Security, Livelihoods, Cash Transfer, WASH, Shelter, DRR, or Youth/Women Empowerment
- Experience in the Somalia and/or Kenya context is a strong advantage
- Strong track record in proposal writing and donor reporting in English
- Strong knowledge of Program Cycle Management (PCM), budget management, and MEAL frameworks
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in complex, dynamic, and insecure environments
Skills
CommunicationExcelLeadership