Plan International Head of Humanitarian Response Jobs in Kenya
The Organisation
Founded in 1937, Plan International, Inc. (“PII”) is a globally recognized non-profit dedicated to advancing children’s rights and gender equality in both humanitarian and development contexts. With over 80 years of experience, Plan International addresses the root causes of challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children, working in 70+ countries.
The organization collaborates with children, young people, supporters, and partners to create a just world, acknowledging that the potential of every child is often hindered by poverty, violence, exclusion, disasters, and discrimination.
Plan International Kenya
Plan International Kenya (PIK), operational since 1982, focuses on long-term development. Collaborating closely with local communities and governments, PIK implements programs to enhance the well-being of children in areas such as Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Tana River, Turkana, and Marsabit. Under the current Country Strategy (July 2021 – June 2026), PIK aims to end teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence against girls. This goal aligns with four strategic objectives:
The Role
Plan International Kenya is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Humanitarian Response who is also highly motivated and experience in triple nexus programming to lead and oversee all aspects of humanitarian response and nexus programming within the Kenya Country Program.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will require extensive travel and fieldwork, particularly in regions affected by humanitarian crises in country. The position reports to the Country Director, with matrix reporting to the (MEESA) Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional DRM Manager (Functional Leader).
[Dimension of the Role
This is a strategic role to lead, guide and design the holistic approach for Plan International’s humanitarian response in Kenya, aligning the (CO) Country Office program to sound humanitarian standards and with the organization’s global humanitarian strategy and the specific needs and context of Kenya. The
role supports the CO to fundamentally ensure nexus programming is institutionalised, while being cognisant on the changing context of global humanitarian crises.
Among the key dimensions of the role include development of a humanitarian and resilience building strategy, a relevant humanitarian response framework that includes resource mobilization, modelling of humanitarian, development and community cohesion approaches, managing an operational Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, while driving gender transformative in PIK Emergency design, implementation and reporting.
Qualifications/ experience essential:
Languages required
Desired
How to Apply
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