Project Coordinator

Position Title: Project Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi, with missions in Kiambu, Mombasa, Kilifi.

Gross Salary Range: KES 130,000 – 150,000 gross per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: December - January 2026

The Organisation:

CEFA – The European Committee for Training and Agriculture is an Italian Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1972, active in several countries across Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. CEFA promotes sustainable and inclusive development through long-term initiatives in agriculture, environment, education, gender equality, and human rights, implemented in partnership with local communities and institutions.

Its work is guided by the values of participation, equality, and social justice, aiming to empower people, especially women and youth, and strengthen their capacity for self-reliance.

Project Summary

The project “TB Free-HIW: To Be Free – Health Inside the Walls” will be implemented in six correctional institutions across four counties in Kenya (Nairobi, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Mombasa).

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to ending the TB and HIV epidemics by promoting equitable access to integrated prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support services for people in detention. Specifically, the project aims to:

remove systemic, gender-related and human rights-based barriers to healthcare through awareness-raising, advocacy and institutional engagement; and

strengthen integrated TB and HIV services, psychosocial support and rehabilitation, including family, community and socioeconomic reintegration during detention and after release.

Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring CEFA's activities related to awareness-raising and sensitisation to Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) staff, psychosocial support, vocational training and social reintegration. The Coordinator will supervise 2 Social Workers implementing activities within target correctional facilities, coordinate consultants and service providers, and ensure effective collaboration with the KPS, relevant health authorities and project partners.

The Coordinator will ensure timely implementation, quality reporting and compliance with donor requirements and CEFA's internal procedures.

General Objectives and Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator, under the overall supervision of the Regional Manager, is responsible for the planning, coordination, quality assurance and monitoring of the assigned project activities addressing TB and HIV in the Kenyan prison system. The position focuses on removing systemic, gender-related and human-rights-based barriers to healthcare, strengthening awareness among KPS personnel and people in detention, and improving psychosocial support and social reintegration during detention and after release.

The Project Coordinator ensures that the activities are implemented in accordance with approved work plans, project objectives, applicable standards and donor requirements, in coordination with relevant institutional stakeholders, service providers and implementing partners.

Main Duties

1. Coordination, planning and implementation

Prepare, update and follow up detailed implementation plans, activity schedules and budget forecasts for the assigned Result 1 and Result 2 activities, in consultation with the Regional Manager and relevant teams.

Coordinate and oversee the implementation of project activities in target correctional facilities across 4 counties, ensuring quality, timeliness and alignment with project objectives.

Coordinate awareness-raising initiatives for KPS personnel, relevant authorities and people in detention on TB, HIV, the right to health, prevention, risk reduction and human rights protection.

Oversee the development of operational protocols and the delivery of training for KPS personnel on psychosocial support and social reintegration of people affected by TB and HIV.

Coordinate the provision and strengthening of psychosocial support services, including individual and group psychological assistance for people in detention.

Oversee educational, vocational and income-generating initiatives aimed at strengthening the skills and socioeconomic reintegration prospects of people in detention.

Coordinate interventions supporting family, healthcare and socioeconomic reintegration, including during the post-release period.

Coordinate and supervise the work of 2 Social Workers responsible for supporting the implementation of project activities within target correctional facilities, ensuring effective planning, consistent delivery and regular reporting.

Supervise and coordinate consultants, trainers, service providers and implementing partners, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of assigned activities.

Prepare monthly activity updates and forecasts of resources needed for implementation, and support timely submission of relevant financial justifications in line with project procedures.

2. Monitoring and reporting

Monitor progress of assigned activities against approved work plans, targets and budgets; identify delays, gaps and risks and propose corrective measures.

Coordinate collection and verification of activity-level evidence, including attendance records, training outputs, service delivery documentation and follow-up information, with appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

Monitor the implementation and uptake of operational protocols, KPS training, psychosocial support and reintegration activities, documenting achievements and practical challenges.

Contribute to periodic internal and donor reports with accurate narrative updates, results, challenges, lessons learned and supporting documentation.

Participate in field monitoring visits and coordination meetings, and follow up agreed action points.

3. Technical assistance and quality assurance

Support development and adaptation of awareness-raising and training materials on the right to health, TB and HIV, prevention, gender and human rights, psychosocial support and reintegration.

Provide coordination and technical follow-up for the preparation of psychosocial support and reintegration protocols, ensuring appropriate review by competent specialists and institutional counterparts.

Promote person-centred, non-discriminatory, gender-responsive and rights-based approaches across activities, with due attention to confidentiality, informed participation and protection from stigma.

Facilitate exchanges of experience and lessons learned among KPS personnel, service providers, partners and project teams to improve continuity of support during detention and after release.

Identify capacity-building needs and support follow-up coaching or refresher sessions where required.

4. Synergies and representation

Maintain regular operational coordination with KPS, relevant prison and health departments at county level, and other institutional actors involved in the assigned activities.

Support advocacy and stakeholder dialogue at county and national levels on barriers to equitable TB and HIV services in the prison system, within the project mandate and in coordination with the Regional Manager.

Promote linkages between prison-based services, psychosocial support, healthcare referrals, family support and post-release community reintegration mechanisms.

Participate in relevant technical meetings and coordination forums as delegated, ensuring consistent communication and follow-up.

Perform other duties related to the assigned project objectives as requested by the Regional Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project coordination or management, preferably in projects related to public health, human rights, psychosocial support, or social inclusion.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, International Development, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in coordinating field activities, supervising staff, and managing relationships with implementing partners, service providers, institutional stakeholders.

Previous experience working with the KPS, correctional institutions, or other related public authorities.

Strong understanding of human rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches to healthcare, particularly in correctional settings.

Good knowledge of TB and HIV-related challenges, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized populations will be considered a strong asset.

Experience in psychosocial support, community reintegration, vocational training, or livelihood interventions for vulnerable populations will be considered an asset.

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan context, particularly in the target counties (Nairobi, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Mombasa).

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, with the ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with government institutions, correctional authorities, and other stakeholders.

Previous experience working on internationally funded development projects, preferably with Italian Cooperation or other institutional donors, will be considered an asset.

Valid driving licence (Category B or equivalent), with demonstrated driving experience, is mandatory.

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to vacancies.kensom@terraperta.org, by 20/11/2026.

Email Subject: Project Coordinator

The application shall include all of the following:

CV, including 3 reference contacts (only official work email will be accepted) – at least one of your latest jobs.

Cover letter (1 page maximum)

The applications received will be revised on a rolling basis and the Management can close the vacancy before the indicated deadline as soon as the suitable candidate is identified.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CEFA is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or disability status.

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