Area Manager
Concern Worldwide
Job Description
Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering. In Kenya, it implements programmes focused on livelihoods, education, health, nutrition, and community development.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Requirements
How to Apply
- Area Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate programme implementation in Tana River County.
- Develop work plans and ensure timely delivery of project activities.
- Manage staff, provide technical guidance, and strengthen team capacity.
- Monitor programme budgets, expenditure, and resource utilization.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning, and donor reporting.
- Build partnerships with county governments, NGOs, communities, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding, and security procedures.
- Support emergency response and document programme achievements.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, or a relevant field.
- At least 5 years of experience implementing multisectoral projects in livelihoods, nutrition, WASH, community empowerment, or climate resilience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in budget management.
- Experience in market-based livelihoods programming, value chain development, enterprise development, financial inclusion, and private-sector partnerships.
- Knowledge of project cycle management, climate-smart agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and market systems development.
- Experience managing diverse teams and working with rural communities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
- Good computer, report-writing, planning, leadership, and analytical skills.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV with three professional referees and a cover letter to:
- Email: nairobi.hr@concern.net
- Email Subject: Area Manager, Tana River County
- Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews