Norwegian People's Aid Country Director Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian People's Aid Country Director Jobs in Kenya; Provide overall leadership for NPA’s Sudan programme and wider Horn of Africa portfolio, ensuring high‑quality programme delivery, strategic growth, strong partnerships, and organisational excellence.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight in a complex regional setting characterised by remote management, partnership‑based programming, and rapidly evolving humanitarian and political contexts.

What We Offer

Strategic leadership role: Lead the development and growth of NPA’s Sudan and Horn of Africa portfolio across humanitarian response, civil society, peacebuilding, and future Mine Action programming.

Contribute to regional influence: Shape NPA’s strategic positioning, donor engagement, and partnerships across one of the organisation’s priority regions.

Opportunity to build and grow: Drive programme expansion, establish new partnerships, and explore opportunities in additional countries across the Horn of Africa.

Meaningful impact: Support locally led responses that strengthen civil society, protect vulnerable communities, and contribute to peace, resilience, and democratic participation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and overall management of NPA’s Sudan and Horn of Africa portfolio.

Lead programme growth, fundraising, and resource mobilisation across the region.

Represent NPA with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders.

Lead political, humanitarian, and contextual analysis, translating findings into strategic priorities and programme development.

Strengthen partnerships with national organisations and promote locally led programming.

Ensure effective programme quality, monitoring, accountability, and learning across all portfolios.

Lead and support regional management teams through effective leadership, performance management, and organisational development.

Ensure compliance with NPA

policies, donor requirements, and organisational risk management frameworks.

Promote collaboration and integration across humanitarian response, civil society, peacebuilding, and Mine Action programming.

Identify opportunities for regional expansion and strengthen NPA’s long‑term presence across the Horn of Africa.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant higher education.

Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in humanitarian, development, peacebuilding, or Mine Action programming.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a Country Director, Regional Director, or equivalent senior leadership role.

Demonstrated experience managing complex multi‑country and/or remote operations in fragile and conflict‑affected settings.

Proven track record in programme growth, donor engagement, fundraising, and resource mobilisation.

Strong understanding of humanitarian, development, and partnership‑based programming.

Experience working in Africa; Horn of Africa experience strongly preferred.

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian People's Aid Country Director Jobs in Kenya

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