CEFA – The Seed of Solidarity has five active NGO vacancies in Kenya for the GROW Project — a gender-responsive resilience programme in West Pokot County funded by AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation). All roles are fixed-term contracts starting June 2026, open to Kenyan nationals only, and closing 21 May 2026.
About the GROW Project
The GROW Project — Gender-Responsive Opportunities for Water Access, Livelihood Recovery and Climate Resilience for Vulnerable Communities in West Pokot County — is implemented by CEFA in partnership with Perur Rays of Hope in Pokot North Sub-County, specifically in Kodich, Kapchok, and Kiwawa wards.
The project addresses three integrated components: improving safe access to drinking water and inclusive WASH services with a focus on women, girls, and persons with disabilities; strengthening food security, nutrition, and pastoral livelihoods through sustainable practices and the honey value chain; and enhancing disaster risk reduction through early warning systems, agroforestry, and sustainable land management.
1. Water Expert (WASH & Technical) – Nairobi/West Pokot
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 Nairobi (with ~40% field missions to West Pokot County) 💰 KES 180,000 – 220,000 gross per month 📄 Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension 📅 Start: June 2026
What the Role Involves
The Water Expert will provide technical quality assurance and management of the project’s WASH and water infrastructure components — from design through to handover. You’ll oversee BoQ preparation, feasibility studies, contractor supervision, tender documentation, and Water User Association (WUA) establishment across both Kenya and Somalia WASH projects.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Hydraulic, or Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent — OR technical diploma with minimum 3 years of specific WASH experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience designing, constructing, and supervising rural water and sanitation infrastructure including wells, solar pumping systems, water treatment, and ecological latrines
- Ability to conduct hydrogeological studies, flow rate calculations, and water quality analyses
- Competence in CAD or equivalent for technical drawings; advanced Excel and preferably GIS software
- Experience in site management and contractor supervision
- Skills in community mobilisation and WUA training
- Excellent English — knowledge of Pokot language is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan context, particularly West Pokot water and agro-pastoral challenges
2. Field Coordinator – West Pokot County
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 West Pokot County (exact location TBD based on operational needs) 💰 KES 130,000 – 160,000 gross per month 📄 Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension 📅 Start: June 2026
What the Role Involves
The Field Coordinator will oversee daily implementation of all GROW project activities across WASH, Agriculture/Food Security, and DRR components in West Pokot. You’ll manage local staff, maintain partner and government relationships, coordinate M&E, support financial reporting, and represent CEFA in technical working groups and official meetings — all under the supervision of the Project Manager.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Cooperation, Engineering, Agriculture, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a project or technical coordinator in similar NGO or humanitarian contexts — agriculture and rural development experience preferred
- Excellent knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM)
- Strong M&E skills — ability to develop, update, and manage indicator monitoring tables and operational plans
- Excellent English; knowledge of Pokot language is an advantage
- Valid Kenyan motorcycle riding licence (minimum Class A2) and willingness to ride in rural/remote areas — an asset
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Prior experience with CEFA and/or AICS is an asset
3. Project Accountant – West Pokot County
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 West Pokot County (exact location TBD) 💰 KES 55,000 – 70,000 gross per month 📄 Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension 📅 Start: June 2026
What the Role Involves
The Project Accountant will manage all financial operations of the GROW project — from day-to-day accounting and cash management to donor financial reporting and external audit support. You’ll work under the Project Administrator and maintain accounts on the SQUARE system, ensuring full compliance with CEFA, AICS, and Kenyan financial regulations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of accounting and financial reporting experience — preferably in international cooperation projects
- Proven competence in donor financial report preparation and external audit coordination
- Solid cash management and monthly reconciliation skills
- Excellent English and Kiswahili — written and spoken
- Advanced Excel skills; Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of AICS procedures is a significant advantage
- High integrity and attention to detail
4. Field Officer Agriculture – West Pokot County
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 West Pokot County (exact location TBD) 💰 KES 45,000 – 70,000 gross per month 📄 Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension 📅 Start: June 2026
What the Role Involves
The Agriculture Field Officer will implement the GROW project’s nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food security activities at community level — delivering training on climate-smart agronomy, coordinating input distribution, supporting value chain development, and maintaining monitoring data across farmer groups in Pokot North Sub-County.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences OR secondary school diploma with minimum 3 years of agriculture/food security project experience
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience implementing agricultural or food security projects — rural or semi-arid contexts preferred
- Experience in participatory agricultural training, community mobilisation, and field monitoring
- Valid Kenyan motorcycle riding licence (minimum Class A2) — mandatory; role requires regular motorcycle travel to field sites
- Good English and Swahili; knowledge of Pokot language is an advantage
- Good Excel skills for data management
- Strong knowledge of West Pokot County and local agro-pastoral dynamics
5. Field Officer DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) – West Pokot County
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 West Pokot County (exact location TBD) 💰 KES 45,000 – 70,000 gross per month 📄 Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension 📅 Start: June 2026
What the Role Involves
The DRR Field Officer will support disaster risk management and community resilience activities under GROW — conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, strengthening Community Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs), promoting sustainable natural resource management, and running community awareness sessions on early warning systems, drought, and flood preparedness.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Disaster Risk Management, or related field — OR diploma with significant relevant professional experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in DRR, climate adaptation, or emergency management projects
- Valid Kenyan motorcycle riding licence (minimum Class A2) — mandatory
- Proven experience working with rural communities in fragile and semi-arid contexts
- Skills in risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, community facilitation, and M&E tools
- Excellent English; knowledge of Pokot language is an asset
- In-depth knowledge of West Pokot County and climate/natural risk challenges
How to Apply for All Five Roles
Send your application by 21 May 2026 to:
Your application must include:
- CV with 3 reference contacts — only official work email addresses accepted, including at least one from your most recent role
- Cover letter — maximum 1 page
Clearly indicate the position you’re applying for in the email subject line. CEFA does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
About CEFA Kenya
CEFA — The Seed of Solidarity — is an Italian NGO with 50 years of experience working to defeat hunger and poverty. Operating across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, CEFA helps vulnerable communities achieve food self-sufficiency and access to fundamental rights including education, decent work, gender equality, and child protection. In Kenya, CEFA implements integrated programmes across food security, WASH, and DRR in arid and semi-arid counties. Learn more at CEFA’s international careers portal.
