Program Officer

RELON-Kenya brings together refugee-led organisations in Kenya, connecting them to opportunities, funding, partnerships, and networking platforms.Program Officer – MombasaJob PurposeThe Program Officer will coordinate the implementation of the Angaza Program, promoting dignified employment and economic opportunities for young refugee women aged 18–35 years and persons with disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate livelihoods, entrepreneurship, employability, and economic inclusion activities.Support skills development and employment opportunities based on market demands.Train and mentor refugee-led organisations, business groups, and livelihood groups in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management.Facilitate access to finance, markets, employers, and business development services.Support micro and small enterprises through business planning, marketing, and financial management.Build partnerships with employers, private-sector actors, and skills development institutions.Monitor program implementation, collect data, and prepare timely reports.Document success stories, lessons learned, challenges, and participant outcomes.Promote gender equality, disability inclusion, and meaningful participation of refugees.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Community Development, or a related field.At least 5 years of relevant program or project management experience, preferably in the humanitarian, refugee, development, or nonprofit sector.Experience in livelihoods, youth and women empowerment, entrepreneurship, employment, or skills development.Strong planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and documentation skills.Understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, and refugee socioeconomic inclusion.Experience working with refugee-led or community-based organisations is an added advantage.Knowledge of the Kenyan refugee context is desirable.How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV, including details of two professional referees. One referee must be from the current or most recent employer.Email: [email protected] Subject: Program Officer – Mombasa (include the position reference number)Deadline: 25th October 2026, by 5:00 PM EAT.Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.