Hivos, an international development organization guided by humanist values, is recruiting a Program Officer to join the EU SWITCH Kenya Green initiative. The program seeks to accelerate Kenya’s transition to a circular and inclusive green economy. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with full-time hours (40 per week). Applications close on 31 March 2026.

About EU SWITCH Kenya Green

Building on the foundations of EU SWITCH Africa Green (2020–2023), the program leverages proven strategies to support sustainable consumption and production. With a €5 million investment from the European Commission, EU SWITCH Kenya Green focuses on:

Facilitating Kenya’s transition to a circular, inclusive, and future-fit green economy
Blending high-level policy cooperation with direct business support
Promoting sustainability, access to finance, circular value chains, and green job creation

The program is implemented by a consortium of five organizations: Hivos, KCB Foundation, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), SOMO, and United States International University–Africa (USIU-A).

Program Coverage

The initiative operates across eight counties, grouped into two regions:

Nairobi Metropolitan: Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Makueni
Pwani Economic Bloc: Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale

Guided by a clear Theory of Change (ToC), the program focuses on:

Empowering MSMEs with tools and knowledge
Expanding access to finance and circular economy opportunities
Reducing waste and promoting sustainable economic growth
Increasing inclusive green job opportunities

Role Overview

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will support the implementation of Hivos’ program activities, including:

Managing day-to-day project operations
Ensuring compliance with donor and internal standards
Maintaining communications with consortium partners and stakeholders
Tracking work plans, budgets, and program deliverables
Supporting GESI (Gender Equity and Social Inclusion) tracking

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

Assist in planning and executing Hivos’ work plan
Support lobbying, advocacy, and policy influence at national and county levels
Contribute to internal and external communications, including articles, blog posts, and media products
Support event logistics, campaign planning, and budget tracking

Grant Management

Maintain relationships with SWITCH Kenya Green partners
Ensure timely follow-up on partner deliverables
Support fund disbursement and documentation
Assist partners with implementation as needed
Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes

Filing and Documentation

Maintain organized digital program files according to Hivos standards
Ensure contracts, reports, MEL tools, and financial records are accessible for audits
Track, label, and archive correspondence with version control
Support audit preparation and compliance documentation

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, public policy, environmental studies, project management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Additional certification in project management, MEL, or grant management is desirable

Professional Experience

4–5 years in program management, coordination, or related roles, preferably in an NGO or development context
Knowledge of green/circular economy and MSME ecosystems
Experience in project coordination, reporting, and multitasking

Core Competencies

Strong writing, communication, and documentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to track budgets, deadlines, and deliverables
Understanding of grants, compliance, and partner support
Relationship-building with stakeholders
High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused

Additional Requirements

Commitment to gender equity, inclusion, and sustainability
Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural environments

About Hivos

Hivos is an international development organization advancing just, inclusive, and life-sustaining societies. Through partnerships in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Hivos focuses on three impact areas:

Civic Rights in a Digital Age
Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Climate Justice

Hivos values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Application Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online before the deadline. Priority is given to Kenyan nationals.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for this position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.