Field Coordinator – North & South Rift Region at InformAction in South Rift, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

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    Field Coordinator – North & South Rift Region

    InformActionSouth Rift, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    28 Aug

    Contractor
    On Site
    Senior
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Management & Business Development

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    Job Description

    The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of InformAction's programmes within the assigned region, strengthening community engagement and partnerships, monitoring the human rights and civic space environment, and ensuring quality delivery of project activities in line with organizational priorities and donor requirements. The position supports democratic governance, accountability, peaceful civic participation and protection of human rights, particularly within Kenya's evolving political and electoral context.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Coordinate community mobilization activities, including mobile screening dialogues, civic education, public participation forums and strengthening of Community Action Teams (CATs), ensuring meaningful participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.
    • Coordinate implementation of regional programme activities, work plans and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
    • Monitor, document and analyze human rights violations, civic space developments, governance trends and election-related issues, producing timely reports, early warning briefs and evidence to inform advocacy and programme adaptation.
    • Support peaceful elections and democratic governance initiatives through conflict-sensitive programming, documentation of electoral developments and collaboration with county stakeholders, peace actors and civil society networks.
    • Support the Small Grants Manager in coordinating partner activities at the county level, as requested, including providing capacity strengthening and technical support to grantee partners, conducting field monitoring and verification visits, following up on agreed action points, collecting implementation data, success stories and lessons learned, and undertaking other field-based support to the Small Grants function as assigned.
    • Coordinate logistical and operational arrangements for field-based and online advocacy, civic engagement and public participation activities.
    • Liaise with county governments, constitutional commissions, county-based partners, local authorities, civil society organizations, community leaders, media and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and support effective implementation of programme activities.
    • Support partner compliance with safeguarding, security and operational procedures during field activities, escalating any concerns to the relevant programme staff.
    • Support programme quality through Results-Based Management (RBM), monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability processes, ensuring timely reporting, quality data, community feedback mechanisms and organizational learning.
    • Support efficient management of regional operations by overseeing activity logistics, procurement processes, budget monitoring, asset management, risk and security monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, PSEAH, fraud prevention, whistleblowing, data protection and other organizational policies.
    • Document programme achievements, case studies and lessons learned, and contribute to advocacy, communications and donor visibility activities.
    • Supervise and mentor regional support staff, consultants and volunteers where applicable, promoting teamwork, accountability and continuous learning.
    • Perform any other duties assigned by the Community Engagement Lead consistent with the objectives of the position.

    Required Qualifications

    • A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Law, or a related field.
    • Management experience is an added advantage.
    • Basic accounting skills.
    • Minimum of five years experience with a non-profit organization, with proven involvement in civic activism and public affairs.
    • Established community action networks.
    • Residency or strong connections within the community.
    • Proficiency in Swahili, English, and local languages such as Nandi and Masai.
    • Knowledge of the non-profit, human rights, and governance sectors, including understanding the political, socio-economic, and security contexts in Kenya and their impact on communities.
    • Demonstrated commitment to the ideals of political activism.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Facilitation skills.
    • Computer literate.
    • Flexibility.
    • Resilience.
    • Teamwork.
    • Honesty.
    • Strong internal motivation and sense of initiative, and must be able to work without constant supervision.
    • Sound political judgment.
    • Commitment to InformAction's mission, vision and values.
    • Proficiency in relevant local languages.
    • Regional Office Eldoret with frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok and other counties as required.
    • Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and demonstrate awareness of security and well-being considerations relevant to the region.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Management & Business Development

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Social Sciences

    Field of Study

    Social Sciences

    Languages

    Swahili, English, Nandi, Masai

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to InformAction on docs.google.com to apply. Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Show Your Community Roots and Political Judgment

    This role lives and breathes community engagement in the Rift Valley. Hiring managers will probe how well you know the local civic space, how you handle sensitive political dynamics, and whether you can mobilize diverse groups without friction.

    1. Map Your Local Networks: Before applying, list the community action networks, civil society groups, and county-level stakeholders you already work with. Be ready to name specific partnerships and how you've activated them for civic education or public participation drives.

    2. Prove Your Field Coordination Chops: Use your CV to show concrete examples of planning and executing field activities—logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. Quantify reach where possible, like 'mobilized 500+ participants across 10 forums.'

    3. Speak the Languages That Matter: Fluency in Swahili, English, and local languages like Nandi or Masai is non-negotiable. If you have them, highlight them prominently; if not, be honest and show willingness to learn fast.

    4. Demonstrate Political Savvy: Expect questions on how you've handled politically sensitive situations. Prepare a story that shows you can navigate tensions, maintain neutrality, and keep programming conflict-sensitive.

    5. Show You're a Safeguarding Guardian: This role demands strict compliance with safeguarding and PSEAH policies. Mention any training or experience you have in these areas, and be clear on how you'd escalate concerns.

    6. Get Comfortable with RBM and MEL: Results-Based Management and monitoring, evaluation, and learning are core. Brush up on logical frameworks, indicator tracking, and reporting formats. Give an example of how you used data to adjust a project.

    7. Prepare for the Travel Reality: Frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok, and other counties is expected. Show you're physically and mentally ready, and talk about how you manage security risks in the field.

    8. Align with the Mission: InformAction is about democratic governance and human rights. Your application should reflect genuine commitment to these ideals—share why you care and how you've contributed to civic activism in the past.

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    Tags

    community mobilization
    human rights
    civic education
    project coordination
    stakeholder engagement