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Program Officer, Food & Cash Assistance
Communications Support Officer
People & Culture, Administration & Liaison Officer
Finance Officer
World Vision Kenya Careers: Programme, Communications, HR and Finance Opportunities
Working in the humanitarian and development sector offers professionals an opportunity to apply their skills in areas such as programme delivery, communications, human resources and financial management. For people interested in these fields, several positions with World Vision offer different ways to contribute to organizational operations and humanitarian work.
The advertised opportunities include a Programme Officer, Food and Cash Assistance; a Communications Support Officer; a People and Culture, Administration and Liaison Officer; and a Finance Officer. The positions are based in Nairobi, although some responsibilities involve coordination with teams working in Sudan and may require field travel.
Each role has distinct responsibilities and qualification requirements. Some focus on programme planning and donor accountability, while others involve digital communications, recruitment and staff development, or financial controls. Applicants should therefore review the individual requirements carefully before deciding which position matches their professional experience.
Programme Officer, Food and Cash Assistance
The Programme Officer position focuses on supporting programme coordination, resource mobilization, donor reporting and the effective management of grants. It is intended for a professional with experience in food and cash assistance programming, project management or humanitarian work.
A key responsibility is supporting the development of proposals for new and existing projects. The officer will work with the Sector Lead and coordinate with technical, finance, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), operations and other support teams to gather the information needed for concept notes, budgets and supporting documents.
These proposals must respond to donor priorities and meet organizational standards and submission deadlines. The officer will also support efforts to identify opportunities for programme expansion and engagement with additional donors.
Reporting is another central part of the role. The officer will coordinate with Programme Managers to prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports. Information received from field teams must be consolidated and checked to ensure that reports are complete, accurate and supported by evidence.
The position also involves helping field teams develop success stories that demonstrate project achievements, beneficiary outcomes and the impact of programme activities. These accounts help communicate what projects have accomplished and document their results.
Maintaining organized programme records is equally important. The officer will manage programme files, grant documentation and project records while compiling lessons learned, best practices and other materials for internal and external use. Documents must be properly archived and easy to retrieve when required.
The officer will also support Programme Managers in developing standard operating procedures and risk registers. These tools contribute to consistent programme implementation and help teams document potential risks and the actions needed to address them.
Programme planning and monitoring form another part of the assignment. Responsibilities include tracking implementation progress, following up on action points, monitoring deliverables and milestones, and helping organize programme review meetings. The officer will also document important decisions and agreed actions.
Compliance must remain a priority throughout the programme cycle. The successful candidate will help ensure that activities and documentation comply with donor regulations and organizational policies. The role also supports grant start-up, modifications and close-out, as well as follow-up on audit findings, donor recommendations and corrective action plans.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Project Management, Agriculture or another relevant field. The description specifies three to five years of relevant experience in programme or project management, preferably with an NGO or humanitarian organization, and at least three years at officer level in food and cash assistance programming in emergency or development settings.
Experience in proposal development, donor reporting, programme monitoring and coordination is important. Candidates should understand project-cycle management, donor compliance, grant management, humanitarian principles, accountability and community engagement.
Familiarity with MEAL tools, data management, budget monitoring and risk management is also relevant. The description additionally mentions experience in designing and delivering training, the ability to work under pressure during crises, and strong written and spoken English. Arabic is listed as an added advantage.
Communications Support Officer: Turning Field Information Into Clear Stories
The Communications Support Officer role is designed for someone with skills in multimedia production, graphic design and digital content management. Based in Nairobi, the officer will coordinate remotely with communications staff supporting World Vision's Sudan response.
The position involves turning photographs, videos and written updates from field locations into communication materials suitable for digital platforms, print products and donor reporting.
Graphic design is one of the main responsibilities. The officer will create social media graphics, infographics, situation report visuals, donor updates and campaign materials. These products must follow the organization's branding requirements, including the appropriate use of colours, typography and logos.
The successful candidate will also edit photographs and video footage collected in the field. This content may be developed into short videos and other materials for social media, websites and reports to donors.
Creating reusable templates is another part of the job. Examples include layouts for monthly situation reports, human-interest stories and social media posts. Templates can help the communications team maintain consistency across recurring publications.
Content coordination is particularly important because the materials may originate from different field locations. The officer will synchronize photographs, videos and written content from communications staff working across the Sudan response.
Some content will be time-sensitive, requiring quick editing and uploading. The officer will need to prioritize urgent materials while maintaining an organized digital asset library. This includes using clear file names, appropriate metadata and consent documentation for field content.
The role also involves tracking submissions against a content calendar and identifying gaps where expected material has not been received.
On the digital communications side, the officer will support the scheduling and publication of approved content across World Vision Sudan's digital and social media channels.
Coordination with the Communications Manager and other team members will be necessary to ensure that communication products support advocacy, reporting and wider organizational priorities. The officer may also be asked to prepare urgent visibility materials, support communications during donor visits and report launches, or respond to increased communication needs during emergencies.
Travel to the field may be required when additional support with content collection is needed.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Digital Communications, Communications, Journalism or a related discipline. At least two to three years of experience in graphic design, multimedia production or digital content management is required, preferably in an NGO, humanitarian or media environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools such as Canva, is required. Experience managing large digital asset libraries and coordinating with remote or hard-to-access field teams would be an advantage. English is the required language.
People and Culture, Administration and Liaison Officer
This position brings together recruitment, staff development, performance management, office administration and liaison responsibilities. It requires a professional who can support workforce planning while helping maintain consistent human resource practices across teams operating in a complex, multicultural environment.
A major component of the role is building the capacity of People and Culture officers. The successful candidate will train staff on sourcing and recruitment procedures, help managers use recruitment systems correctly, and promote consistent standards throughout the hiring process.
The officer will also train recruitment committees and interview panels on the appropriate use of recruitment templates. In addition, the position serves as a source of expertise in recruitment, staff performance management and learning and development.
Where new operational areas are established, the officer may provide temporary People and Culture support until a permanent officer is recruited.
Recruitment administration will require close attention to detail. Responsibilities include negotiating offers within approved limits, preparing employment contracts after candidates accept offers, initiating the Workday Ready to Hire process and coordinating onboarding with relevant teams.
The officer will use the Workday recruitment system to maintain accurate records and update recruitment information. A recruitment tracker must also be maintained and shared with the supervisor to support leadership oversight.
Finding suitable candidates is another major responsibility. The officer will develop sourcing networks, identify potential applicants through platforms such as LinkedIn and DevEx, contact passive candidates and prepare job advertisements. Recruitment must follow the applicable compliance requirements, including background checks and police clearance.
Learning and development will form another substantial part of the role. The officer will assess training needs, develop learning plans and budgets, and coordinate training activities in line with organizational priorities.
Working with managers and external partners, the officer will help design and deliver training programmes, workshops and staff retreats. The position also involves monitoring mandatory training, evaluating programme effectiveness and preparing reports on learning activities.
The officer may provide career counselling, advise staff on development opportunities and help identify potential successors for important positions. Learning resources should address identified competency gaps and support professional growth.
Performance management and staff engagement are also part of the assignment. Responsibilities include coordinating performance management communications and training, helping managers with goal setting and feedback, preparing orientation materials for new employees, and supporting recognition initiatives.
The officer will also follow up on employee engagement outcomes and coordinate activities intended to strengthen staff participation and organizational effectiveness.
Workforce planning requires collaboration with managers and other stakeholders to forecast hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies and maintain talent pipelines. The role also involves preparing reports related to recruitment, diversity and employee engagement.
Administrative responsibilities extend to maintaining the Nairobi office and team house used by the Sudan operation. These duties include coordinating maintenance, monitoring supplies, arranging replenishment and ensuring that water, electricity, backup power and internet services operate reliably.
The officer will also help coordinate international visitors. This includes liaising with government relations and protocol staff on visas, preparing visitor and security briefings, booking accommodation, arranging airport transfers and coordinating travel reservations.
Additional duties include supporting the National Director's travel arrangements and working with relevant offices to coordinate required travel and administrative support.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent field. The description emphasizes extensive recruitment experience, behavioural interviewing techniques, sourcing, employment branding and workforce planning. It also specifies experience in recruitment in fragile contexts and a strong understanding of HR policies in multicultural environments.
Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and customer service skills. They should be comfortable managing several projects in a changing environment and working with geographically dispersed teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams is also required.
Finance Officer: Supporting Accurate Financial Operations
The Finance Officer position focuses on payroll review, payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, audit support and monthly financial reporting. It is suited to a professional with a background in accounting, finance, economics or a related discipline.
Payroll responsibilities include assisting with payroll journal entries and reviewing payroll information in Workday. The officer will also support the timely filing and remittance of withholding tax and withholding VAT to the Kenya Revenue Authority, in accordance with applicable local tax requirements.
Payment processing and reconciliation form a significant part of the role. The officer will prepare journals relating to NCBA Bank and maintain documentation that is properly organized and ready for audit review.
Staff may require assistance with financial systems and processes, including Concur and Provision. The Finance Officer will respond to these queries and provide timely, practical support.
Other duties include recording staff cash deposits, processing advances and refunds, and tracking outstanding advances to ensure that employees settle them within the required 30-day period under organizational policy.
The officer will also process weekly supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements. Field teams must be contacted regularly to confirm whether scheduled payments have been disbursed, using the Payment Status Report from Provision.
Supplier invoices and their supporting documents must be reviewed before being entered into Provision, with attention to the relevant budget codes. The officer will also coordinate with the Service Center and Shared Service team to resolve errors arising from incorrect billing-string entries.
Daily transactions from World Vision Sudan bank accounts must be monitored, while monthly bank reconciliations should ensure that payments are correctly recorded and tracked. Staff advances for grant project personnel must comply with the organization's travel advance policy.
Petty cash management is another key responsibility. The officer will process reimbursements and disbursements only when the required supporting documents and approvals are available.
The petty cash balance must be monitored, and replenishment requested when the fund reaches its minimum threshold. Monthly reports and reconciliations must be prepared, including checks that the physical cash balance agrees with the general ledger.
Donor requirements and organizational cash-management guidelines must be followed. Each transaction should be reviewed for authorization, allowability and reasonableness.
The Finance Officer will also support internal and external audits by preparing financial information, supporting documents and schedules for grant projects. Audit recommendations and finance review actions must be tracked and followed up so that they are implemented promptly.
Month-end responsibilities include preparing payment and settlement-related entries for inter-country cost allocations using Blackline, supporting monthly bank reconciliations, recording regional costs, processing reversals where required and reconciling UNHAS prepayments.
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another relevant discipline. At least two to three years of finance experience is required, preferably with international organizations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is important, along with knowledge of relevant financial systems. The description also emphasizes clear communication, delivering quality services, analytical thinking, willingness to learn and an understanding of humanitarian operations.
The role is office-based, with field travel when required.
Which Position Matches Your Professional Background?
These four opportunities appeal to different professional specializations.
The Programme Officer position is most relevant to candidates with experience in humanitarian programming, food and cash assistance, project coordination and donor reporting. The Communications Support Officer role is suited to multimedia and digital communications professionals who can produce visual content and coordinate information from field teams.
The People and Culture, Administration and Liaison Officer position requires broad HR and recruitment expertise, alongside staff development, administration and coordination skills. The Finance Officer role is aimed at candidates experienced in accounting processes, reconciliations, payment management and financial compliance.
Before applying, candidates should check that they meet the stated educational and experience requirements. It is also helpful to tailor a CV to the relevant role by clearly demonstrating experience in the responsibilities most closely related to the position.
Together, these opportunities cover several essential functions within humanitarian operations, from programme delivery and public communications to workforce management and financial accountability. Applicants with the appropriate qualifications and experience can use the requirements of each position to determine which opportunity best aligns with their career goals.