Mercy Corps Field Directors Jobs in Samburu and Turkana Counties, Kenya

Mercy Corps Field Directors Jobs in Samburu and Turkana Counties, Kenya

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

We are looking for committed and dynamic individual to take up the following position:

Position: Field Directors

(2 Posts)

Location: Samburu and Turkana Counties

Program / Department Summary: USAID’s Office of Food for Peace recently awarded funding to a Mercy Corps-led consortium of Kenyan and international partners for a 5-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Turkana and Samburu counties.

Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector, this program aims to drive sustained reductions in acute malnutrition in both counties.

Mercy Corps’ NAWIRI consortium brings together the global leadership, research capacity, technical expertise, and implementation experience necessary to partner with local institutions to test, adapt, and scale evidence-based solutions.

The program requires a robust county-centered design with government leadership, active engagement from communities, the private sector, and civil society. Together we will sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition for vulnerable populations in Turkana and Samburu counties.

General Position Summary:

The Field Director in each county will promote a culture of collaboration, learning and adaptation amongst Mercy Corps staff, partner organizations, county government and a variety of other stakeholders that are committed to reducing acute malnutrition.

S/he will ensure integration between diverse program activities and the continual refinement of our approach based on evidence of what works.

The Field Director will build collaborative relationships with county government, CSOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders to ensure efficient program implementation and shared ownership of the program as well as its results.

S/he will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and stakeholders in the field.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Strategy, Leadership And Representation