ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non- political and non-confessional international NGO founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France.

The organization’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team players to fill the below positions in Northern Kenya region.

Project Manager (Northern Kenya)

Responsibilities and Duties:


Project Cycle Management
  • Project implementation:
  • Project reporting requirements:
  • Ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained:
  • Ensure Project Relevance & Identify Best Practice/Lessons Learnt:
Oversee Project Staff and Security
  • Guide and direct project staff
  • Oversee staff security
Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
  • Participate in meetings at local level, and ensure visibility amongst local authorities and aid actors.
  • Share minutes and main points with Area Coordinator/Reporting
  • Organize donor visits/other visits under supervision of AC
Requested profile
  • Bachelors of science, Project Management, Community Development or a related field with at least 5 years experience implementing community projects for an NGO.
  • A Kenyan National who is well conversant with regions in Northern Kenya
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience in emergency programs implemented in drought stricken areas by humanitarian organizations is an asset;
  • Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
  • Collaborative team player experienced working with local partners, school communities, community health workers and government officials.
  • Competency in report writing; organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure.

Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees, contacts and expected salary to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 24 August 2012.

Kindly note that due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be shortlisted on ongoing basis. 

ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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