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Norisha Ustawi - Central

5 counties in this regional view. Shared specialist support, virtual administration and accountable field delivery.

Careers and work interests by region

Browse employment role descriptions by region. Choose your intended work area, read the consolidated role descriptions, then register.

Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County · Central Region

Active now in Central: Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County — enrolment

Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County: enrolment is open and ongoing. Enrolment is free and ongoing. Other sub-counties will open progressively; existing active areas stay open. Registration is subject to review and does not guarantee employment or assistance.

View the current Juja Sub-county activity Start free Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County — enrolment

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Juja is the only active enrolment area and remains open continuously. Other areas accept expressions of interest. Each additional sub-county will be activated explicitly; opening it will not close Juja.

Central — Ustawi

Central’s current active enrolment is in Juja, Kiambu County. Choose a locality below for other expressions of interest. No approved local vacancy quantities are recorded here. Counts will appear once confirmed; registration does not confirm employment, funding or assignment.

Leadership and professional interests
Role	Confirmed local vacancies	Registration
Regional Coordinator	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
County Coordinator	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Deputy County Coordinator	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Finance & Accounts Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Finance & Accounts Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Human Resources & Administration Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Human Resources & Administration Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Programmes & Projects Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Programmes & Projects Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Safeguarding & Protection Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Safeguarding & Protection Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Community Engagement & Partnerships Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
ICT & Information Management Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
ICT & Information Management Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Procurement, Logistics & Assets Lead	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review
Procurement, Logistics & Assets Assistant	Awaiting confirmation	Register interest — subject to review

Read / print the consolidated regional JD Register youth / local employment interests

Professional applications open

25 October-30 November 2026; closing 23:59 EAT. Each role below has 5 planned regional posts within the national 47-post role plan. These figures are not additive to the national advert and appointments are phased according to approved needs, funding and readiness.

Nyandarua · Nyeri · Kirinyaga · Murang’a · Kiambu

Regional leadership and specialist deployment remain subject to the approved reporting structure. The current county-role model is being reviewed against shared regional services; no new headcount is created by the 40-department directory.

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Vacancies by function

Office Coordination

County Coordinator

5 planned regional posts · Coordination

Lead an assigned Norisha Umoja office and turn approved priorities into safe, measurable and accountable programme delivery.

Master’s degree in project management, development studies, public administration, social work, business administration or a closely related field.

At least 15 years of progressively responsible programme, development or operational experience, including 7 years in NGO, nonprofit or community-development programmes and 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams or several programme portfolios. These periods may overlap. Demonstrated responsibility for budgets, partnerships, delivery risks and organisational accountability is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Deputy County Coordinator

5 planned regional posts · Coordination

Support the County Coordinator by coordinating daily implementation, following up department Leads and ensuring agreed actions are completed.

Master’s degree in project management, development studies, public administration, social work, business administration or a closely related field.

At least 10 years of progressively responsible programme coordination or operations experience, including 5 years in NGO, nonprofit or community-development programmes and 4 years coordinating staff, field operations or multiple work streams. These periods may overlap. Evidence of managing complex delivery schedules and resolving cross-functional problems is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Finance and Accounts

Finance & Accounts Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Coordinate reliable office financial records, budget monitoring and financial reporting across all programmes. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, financial management or a closely related field, plus CPA(K) or an equivalent full professional accounting qualification.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounts, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Finance & Accounts Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Finance & Accounts Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a closely related field, plus CPA Intermediate level or a recognised equivalent accounting qualification.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounts, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

People and Administration

Human Resources & Administration Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Maintain organised personnel administration, fair recruitment records and dependable office support. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in human resource management, organisational development, public administration or a closely related field, with a recognised professional HR qualification and professional credentials appropriate to the duties.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in people and administration, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Human Resources & Administration Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Human Resources & Administration Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field with a recognised HR qualification or relevant professional HR training.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in people and administration, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Programmes and Projects

Programmes & Projects Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Coordinate practical delivery across the Foundation’s programmes and maintain accountable implementation records. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in project management, development studies, social work, education, public health or another discipline directly relevant to the assigned programme portfolio.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programmes and projects, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Programmes & Projects Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Programmes & Projects Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, social work, education, public health or another discipline directly relevant to the assigned programme portfolio.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in programmes and projects, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Provide credible delivery evidence and practical learning to improve office decisions and programme quality. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, economics, research methods, project management or a closely related analytical field.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, economics, research methods, project management or a closely related analytical field.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Safeguarding and Protection

Safeguarding & Protection Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Promote safe programmes and coordinate confidential, child-sensitive and survivor-centred protection referrals. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in social work, child protection, psychology, counselling, law or a closely related field, plus documented advanced safeguarding training.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in safeguarding and protection, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Safeguarding & Protection Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Safeguarding & Protection Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, child protection, psychology, counselling, law or a closely related field, plus documented safeguarding training.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in safeguarding and protection, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Build trusted community and institutional relationships that support inclusive and accountable programme delivery. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in community development, development studies, sociology, social work, communication or a closely related field.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement and partnerships, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Community Engagement & Partnerships Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in community development, development studies, sociology, social work, communication or a closely related field.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in community engagement and partnerships, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

ICT and Information Management

ICT & Information Management Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Keep authorised office technology and information processes dependable, secure and usable by staff. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, information management, cybersecurity or a closely related field.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in ict and information management, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

ICT & Information Management Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the ICT & Information Management Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, information management, cybersecurity or a closely related field.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in ict and information management, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Procurement, Logistics and Assets

Procurement, Logistics & Assets Lead

5 planned regional posts · Department Lead

Coordinate traceable purchasing, movement of resources and reliable office asset records. Provide departmental oversight and supervise the Assistant.

Master’s degree in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, operations management or a closely related field, plus a recognised relevant professional qualification.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, logistics and assets, including 3 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes and 2 years holding functional responsibility, supervising relevant work or independently managing a substantial professional portfolio. These periods may overlap. Experience must show increasing responsibility and verifiable results.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

Procurement, Logistics & Assets Assistant

5 planned regional posts · Department Assistant

Support the Procurement, Logistics & Assets Lead through accurate technical work, organised follow-up and reliable departmental records within delegated responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply-chain management, logistics, operations management or a closely related field, plus a recognised relevant professional qualification.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, logistics and assets, including 2 years supporting NGO, nonprofit, humanitarian or community-development programmes. These periods may overlap. Evidence of reliable technical work, accurate records and completion of delegated responsibilities is required.

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The PDF shows the 47-county total; this page identifies its regional subset.

40 institutional departments: shared delivery coverage

These department mandates are covered through regional/shared specialist support and locally assigned delivery work. They are not 40 extra advertised Lead-and-Assistant pairs in every county. Regulated work remains with qualified, authorised professionals.

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