Vacancies at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Job Purpose

Provides agronomic knowledge and skills to farmers in the assigned duty station.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of Program activities in the region.
• Conducting situation assessments, end of project evaluations and generating reports on the same.
• Recruitment and training farmers on conservation agriculture and ensuring they receive quality extension services.
• Conducting follow-ups and farm visits to advise farmers on good agronomic practices, post-harvest management, agroforestry, and farming as a business.
• Collecting data of farmers in assigned stations and compiling it in the database.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum one year experience as an agronomist.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.

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 Job Purpose

The position is responsible for providing support in the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation and Learning plan in NCCK projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that the data is of required quality.
• Assist in the development of M&E Plans for projects, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and performance monitoring plans.
• Supporting the preparation and review of program reports in collaboration with program staff.
• Manage research activities and ensure outcomes and lessons learnt are integrated in the project and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and mentorship to partners and staff on M&E.
• Design and manage gender-disaggregated beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation activities for NCCK projects.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Project Management, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of (3) three years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities on international development projects.
• Advanced Certificate/training in M&E is an added advantage.

 Skills and Competencies

• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation/research methodologies, data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.

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Job Purpose

Support implementation of initiatives to address environmental challenges and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change by promoting Nature Based Solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design, planning, and execution of the project initiatives related to environmental conservation, sustainability, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Support program team with knowledge capacity on environmental policies and advocacy efforts to advance environmental protection and climate action.
• Collaborate with project teams and other stakeholders to implement strategies to reduce carbon emissions and enhance climate resilience.
• Support the uptake of nature based solutions for adapting to the impacts of climate change among the vulnerable communities.
• Assess environmental trends, identify emerging issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Analyze data and scientific findings to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Support development of educational materials to raise awareness about environmental conservation and climate change impacts.
• Engage with local communities to foster understanding and action on environmental issues.
• Support establishment of metrics and indicators to track the impact and effectiveness of environmental and climate projects.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, Sustainability, Project Management or related field.
• Demonstrated experience 3 years in environmental conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, or related fields.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of global environmental issues, climate science, and international agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals).
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to creating positive change.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.

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Job Purpose

Support development and implementation advocacy strategies and policy initiatives to contribute to shaping public opinion and influencing decision-makers at different levels of government.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and monitor relevant policy issues, trends, and legislative developments.
• Develop and propose policy recommendations based on in-depth research and understanding of the organization’s objectives.
• Provide expert advice on policy implications and potential impacts of proposed actions.
• Collaborate with the project team to design and implement effective advocacy strategies aligned with project goals.
• Support development of messaging and communication plans to effectively convey policy objectives and influence public opinion.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, coalitions, and like-minded organizations to amplify advocacy efforts.
• Engage in coalition-building activities, including joint campaigns, lobbying efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
• Support engagement and outreach plans to execute advocacy events, workshops, webinars, and conferences to engage stakeholders and promote policy priorities.
• Establish and nurture relationships with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory bodies to influence policy decisions.
• Generate expert testimony and written submissions for presentation during legislative hearings and consultations.
• Track and measure the impact of advocacy efforts and policy initiatives, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Prepare regular reports on advocacy outcomes, policy developments, and key milestones.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Project Management or related field.
• Proven experience 3 year in policy analysis, advocacy, or government relations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of policy-making processes, legislative frameworks, and regulatory environments.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.

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Job Purpose

Providing technical expertise and support to the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and projects that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement gender-responsive strategies and activities to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Provide technical assistance to program staff on integrating gender into program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Conduct capacity-building activities on gender mainstreaming for program staff and partners.
• Develop and implement gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of NCCK programs on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that gender is mainstreamed across the organization.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and events related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, women studies, international development, Project Management or social sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing gender-responsive programs in international development or humanitarian settings.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of gender issues and their intersectionality with other social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, disability, etc.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license

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Job Purpose

• An agronomist provides agronomic knowledge and leadership to farmers in their assigned market while performing job duties such as field scouting, soil management and market analysis.
• Conducting situation assessment, developing concepts and proposals and project monitoring and evaluations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting situation assessments, developing concepts and proposals, and undertaking project monitoring and evaluations.
• Coordinating with the agricultural extension officers
• Coordinate the community extension design at ward and county levels.
• Recruitment and training farmers on conservation agriculture and ensuring they receive quality extension services.
• Conducting follow-ups and farm visits to advise farmers on good agronomic practices, post-harvest management, agroforestry, and farming as a business.
• Organizing farmers’ internal and external visits for peer learning.
• Collecting and documenting all household data of farmers and uploading it on the designated database.
• Assisting the Project Coordinator in resource mobilization.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Must have 3 years working experience as an agronomist or a relevant field position

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.

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Job Purpose

Provide support in conveying up-to-date information about the NCCK to internal and external audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of the project Communication Plan / Strategy and related Social Media Plan / Strategy
• Update and maintain communication platforms to showcase and present the activities carried out within NCCK.
• Develop Fact Sheets outlining NCCK’s project activities and impact.
• Collect, collate and disseminate content on NCCK activities.
• Support media relations and engagements.
• Promote NCCK brand visibility in the project site.
• Undertake/manage the development of information and branding materials including newsletters, factsheets, brochures and IEC materials for meetings, events, and field use, as well as ensuring their appropriate and timely dissemination.
• Develop compelling messaging for press releases, op-eds, policy briefs, and other communication materials.
• Work with the communications team to ensure consistent and effective messaging across various channels.

Key Qualifications for Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least 3 years working experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Photography and videography skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid Motorcycle driver’s license.

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 Job Purpose

The position is responsible for providing leadership, management, supervision, mentorship and capacity building to ensure delivery of the project.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning implementation, monitoring, and reporting of program activities within the project.
• Supporting in the design, planning and implementation of strategies, agendas and campaigns at NCCK to support programs initiatives and activities.
• Gathering, analyzing and prioritizing governance and social services at the local, national and global levels that NCCK needs to address in accordance with its specific objectives.
• Participating in resource mobilization efforts to identify opportunities and support the development of concept papers and proposals.
• Facilitating advocacy, capacity building, and working with member churches and the community.
• Facilitating research and study on issues of education, governance, environment, emergencies, and health.
• Developing strategic links and collaborating with other local, national, and international organizations to deliver common goals relating to campaigns in areas of common interest.
• Supervision and management of staff in the site office.
• Responsible for all Project Site finances.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, International development or a relevant field from a recognized university.
• Must have at least five (5) years working experience in project management.

Skills and Competencies

• Organizational, leadership and time management skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.