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About the Organisation
Food for the Hungry (FH) is a Christian international relief and development organization founded in 1971. Operating in over 26 countries, FH works to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the most vulnerable communities around the world. Through sustainable development programs, FH strives to help individuals achieve their God-given potential by addressing food insecurity, poor health, lack of education, and economic instability.
Project Officer – Agriculture/Enterprise Development job at Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya) | Apply Now
Nairobi, Kenya
Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization that designs, develops and delivers solutions for more than 50 years so that children, families and communities can flourish. Collaborating with local leaders across sectors, we co-create solutions that build resilience by strengthening mental, physical and spiritual well-being. We serve nearly 10 million people in 18 countries so that communities have the agency and resources necessary to realize their God-given potential.
Are you looking for Management jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Officer – Agriculture/Enterprise Development job at Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya)
Full Time
Deadline:
31 Jul 2025
Job Title
Project Officer – Agriculture/Enterprise Development job at Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya)
Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya)
Job Description
The Project Officer will play a critical role in co-leading and executing nutrition and food security interventions within vulnerable communities. The position entails planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on agriculture-based enterprise development projects. The successful candidate will facilitate trainings, support community mobilization, engage stakeholders, ensure compliance with project timelines and budgets, and foster partnerships with government and private entities. This role is essential for ensuring impactful implementation of agricultural value chains and enterprise support strategies across the targeted areas.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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How to Apply
Lead and implement agriculture and nutrition-focused interventions.
Manage project budget, scope, and timeline effectively.
Develop training materials and facilitate training sessions and workshops.
Mobilize communities in collaboration with FH field staff.
Organize and participate in community planning meetings.
Document field data, community decisions, and submit timely reports.
Build partnerships with local health and agricultural stakeholders.
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and community ownership.
Represent FH Kenya in relevant local forums and networks.
Use monitoring tools to track project progress.
Support baseline surveys, assessments, and evaluation efforts.
Submit updates to program leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.
Facilitate engagement with public and private partners.
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Bachelor’s degree in Food/Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Enterprise Development, or related fields.
At least 3 years’ experience in agribusiness programming, especially in ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) communities.
Strong knowledge of community structures and agricultural value chain development.
Experience working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Excellent communication, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement skills.
