European Committee for Agricultural Training Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Organization
CEFA – The European Committee for Training and Agriculture is an Italian Non-Governmental Organization established in 1972, promoting sustainable and inclusive development through initiatives in agriculture, environment, education, gender equality and human rights across Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Project Summary
The project “TB Free-HIW: To Be Free – Health Inside the Walls” will be implemented in six correctional institutions across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kilifi and Mombasa counties.
The project aims to contribute to ending TB and HIV epidemics by improving equitable access to integrated prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support services for people in detention.
The initiative focuses on removing systemic, gender-related and human rights barriers to healthcare and strengthening integrated TB and HIV services, psychosocial support and reintegration programmes.
Role Overview
Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, the Project Coordinator will oversee awareness-raising activities, psychosocial support interventions, vocational training and social reintegration initiatives within target correctional facilities.
The Coordinator will supervise Social Workers, coordinate consultants and service providers, and ensure effective collaboration with the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), health authorities and project partners.
The role ensures quality implementation, monitoring, reporting and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Main Duties
1. Coordination, Planning and Implementation
Prepare, update and monitor implementation plans, activity schedules and budget forecasts.
Coordinate project implementation across correctional institutions in four counties.
Coordinate awareness-raising activities on TB, HIV, healthcare rights, prevention and human rights protection for KPS personnel and people in detention.
Oversee development of operational protocols and training activities relating to psychosocial support and reintegration.
Coordinate psychosocial support services, including individual and group counselling interventions.
Oversee educational, vocational and income-generating activities that strengthen reintegration opportunities.
Coordinate family, healthcare and socioeconomic reintegration support during detention and post-release.
Supervise two Social Workers supporting implementation within correctional facilities.
Coordinate consultants, trainers, implementing partners and service providers.
Prepare monthly implementation updates and resource forecasts.
2. Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor implementation progress against work plans, budgets and targets.
Coordinate collection and verification of activity records and supporting evidence.
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of psychosocial support, training and reintegration interventions.
Contribute
to donor and internal reports, documenting results, challenges and lessons learned.
Participate in field monitoring visits and stakeholder coordination meetings.
3. Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance
Support development of training and awareness materials covering HIV, TB, healthcare rights, gender and psychosocial support.
Provide technical follow-up in the preparation and implementation of psychosocial support and reintegration protocols.
Promote gender-responsive, rights-based and non-discriminatory approaches throughout project implementation.
Facilitate exchange of experiences and lessons learned among prison personnel, partners and service providers.
Identify capacity-building needs and coordinate follow-up coaching and refresher training.
4. Synergies and Representation
Maintain coordination with Kenya Prisons Service, county health departments and other key stakeholders.
Support advocacy and stakeholder dialogue addressing barriers to TB and HIV services within correctional facilities.
Strengthen linkages between prison-based services, healthcare referrals, family support systems and community reintegration mechanisms.
Represent the project in technical meetings and coordination forums as required.
Perform additional project-related duties assigned by the Regional Manager.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in project coordination or management, preferably in public health, psychosocial support, social inclusion or human rights programmes.
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 partnerships with stakeholders, institutions and service providers.
Previous experience working with Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), correctional facilities or related public institutions.
Strong understanding of human-rights-based and gender-sensitive healthcare approaches.
Knowledge of TB and HIV challenges affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations is a strong advantage.
Experience in psychosocial support, community reintegration, livelihood interventions or vocational training is an added advantage.
Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Good understanding of the Kenyan context, particularly Nairobi, Kiambu, Kilifi and Mombasa counties.
Strong organizational, networking, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working on internationally funded development projects, particularly with Italian Cooperation or similar institutional donors, is an advantage.
Valid driver's licence (Category B or equivalent) with practical driving experience is mandatory.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to vacancies.kensom@terraperta.org,
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