County Implementation Officer at Amref Health Africa

Migori, Migori County, Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community-Based Programming, Sexual Reproductive Health, Gender Based Violence, Child Protection, Advocacy, Project Coordination, Monitoring, Reporting, Capacity Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Logistics Management, Communication, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America. Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. Job Description (QUALIFIED FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY) ABOUT THE PROGRAMME Future for Binti (F4B) is a 5-year programme in partnership with Plan International and select Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) that will be implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Practices like female genital cutting and child marriage harm hundreds of millions of girls and women worldwide, violating their rights and limiting their health and future. In East Africa - especially Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia - these practices remain common because of deep-rooted traditions, poverty, and weak laws, made worse by gender inequality and crises like conflict and climate shocks. Despite efforts to end them, progress is slow due to systemic challenges and regional differences. To address these challenges, the Future4Binti (F4B) programme seeks to protect girls from harmful practices like female genital cutting and child marriage by challenging harmful social norms, promoting positive behaviour change, and improving care for those affected. Its goal is to create safer communities where girls can enjoy better health and reach their full potential. ABOUT THE ROLE AND ABOUT YOU In Kenya, Future4Binti will be implemented in Garissa, Kajiado, Mandera, Marsabit, Migori, Narok, Samburu, Tana River, Wajir, and West Pokot regions. These ten counties were selected based on their high rates of HP and persistent challenges in addressing them. Recognising the porous borders and cross-border mobility of the target populations, Future4Binti will also work in border regions, including parts of Somalia, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. Additionally, to transform pregnancy outcomes for hard-to-reach young women, we will accelerate the rollout of the Dutch Combination Strategy (Combi Track) by partnering with Kisumu and Homa Bay counties. Under the supervision of the Technical Officer, the County Implementation Officer is responsible for the day-to-day field implementation of the Future4Binti Programme in the selected counties. They serve as the primary point of contact for community structures, sub-granted partners, and local government. The role ensures that interventions are culturally relevant, survivor-centred, technically sound, and effectively reach the target populations in the assigned counties. A lived experience of the implementation counties is required to ensure deep cultural context and trust. You are an experienced community-based practitioner with a strong understanding of SRHR and harmful practices programming, and lived experience of the implementation counties that enables cultural sensitivity and community trust. You have a proven ability to work effectively with community structures, sub‑granted partners, and county government stakeholders, ensuring survivor‑centred and high‑quality programme delivery. You are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple activities in challenging environments, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and ethical programming. You are motivated by improving outcomes for hard‑to‑reach girls and young women and contributing to the successful implementation of the Future4Binti Programme. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Field Level Implementation and Coordination Support and participate in developing of comprehensive work plans, tasks Lead the day-to-day rollout of the programme activities in 3-4 assigned counties, ensuring high-quality delivery Coordinate planning and logistics for events and activities Implement activities by working collaboratively with relevant community structures, and with the relevant county and national government ministries/department, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality implementation. This will include: Sub-granted organizations. Network of Champions, Youth Anti-FGM Network, relevant community structures, religious leaders, community leaders, survivors. Targeted school anti-FGM/C club members and patrons The County and National Department of Gender and Social Services, Gender Technical Working Group, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Anti-FGM Board, National Administration Officials (NGAOs), Relevant networks/alliances/movements, policy makers and activists. Media teams Support and participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the programme reports as per donor and organizational requirements. 2. Support the Development of Champions of Change Programme for Future4Binti Support the capacity strengthening (training, technical advice, mentorship and learning-by-doing) of sub-granted organizations, Network of Champions, Community Champions, Religious Leaders, School Anti-FGM/C Patrons, Children Advisory Councils, YANK, Survivors, and other change agents to own and lead the process of change for meaningful and sustainable transformation. 3. Strengthen the Survivor-Centred Approach for the Programme Support survivor champions in establishing and managing community safe spaces and healing circles Work collaboratively with survivor champions to facilitate inclusive community dialogues and storytelling sessions for norm change Ensure survivors are identified and effectively linked to health facilities and clinical services Support in the integration of survivor-led approaches into existing government systems, ensuring that survivor-centred care is institutionalized and locally owned for long-term sustainability and replication. Support survivor networks and sub-granted organisations to implement trauma-informed economic models including climate resilient livelihoods and Village Savings and Loaning (VSLAs) to ensure long-term economic independence of survivors. 4. Technical Assistance and Capacity Strengthening for Sub-Grantees Provide hands-on guidance to sub-granted partners to ensure community dialogues and service deliveries align with technical standards Support the Technical Officer in delivering capacity strengthening to sub-granted organizations Conduct routine field visits to sub-grantees to track progress and ensure adherence to programme approaches. 5. Administrative & Financial management Support programme implementation by taking activity advance, travel imprests and ensuring implementation as per the budget Support programme work plan implementation for a healthy financial standing with acceptable financial performance and burn rate Ensure timely surrender of field activity advances and compliance to financial SOPs and protocols 6. Communications and Visibility Attend events on behalf of Future4Binti and Amref Health Africa at the county level to promote the brand’s vision, values and approach as appropriate. Seek opportunities to represent and promote the programme in meetings with the press, public events and government meetings in line with pre-agreed work plans Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt locally and nationally to influence policy and action. Identify evidence and stories of social change, and work with Communications for documentation and amplification 7. Monitoring, reporting and Evaluation Work closely with the M&E Lead to: Support the collection, interpretation and report writing for AIMs on a monthly basis as required Provide regular updates and monthly/quarterly/annually status reports on county-level milestones as needed Participate in meetings to discuss data, share learnings and for adaptive management 8. Networking, Collaboration and Resource Leveraging Participate in relevant county –level technical working groups and platforms ensuring that participation generates value for Amref Health Africa Identify possible partners to support the establishment and development of partnerships across different stakeholders including media, local funders, INGOs to leverage resources for interventions Identify opportunities to integrate into other development sectors at the sub-national. 9. Programme Growth Participate in development of GBV and Child Protection Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Efforts 10. Adherence to Principles of Safeguarding and Do no harm Ensure adherence at all times to safeguarding and do no harm policies and guidelines Conduct trainings, sensitization and dissemination of information to sub-granted partners, volunteers, champions, survivors and other programme participants on safeguarding and do no harm Report any safeguarding concerns as appropriate Practice confidentiality in handling delicate matters Qualifications Education and Experience The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Public Health, Community Health or related field. Knowledge in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Ending Gender Based Violence (GBV), Gender Equality & Women Empowerment, adult learning methodologies and leveraging technology for learning. At least 3 to 5 years of county-coordination experience in a busy donor funded programme with a focus on community-level interventions on FGM/C, Child Marriage, GBV, Child Protection, SRHR and Advocacy. Understanding of behaviour change or social change communications. Lived experience within one of the assigned counties with fluency in local languages Proven ability to work directly with marginalized groups, survivors, and traditional leaders Hands on experience in project coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in enhancing community-led and community-driven interventions for meaningful and sustainable community transformation Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Proven ability to manage logistics for field activities and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to navigate complex cultural dynamics effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High proficiency in ICT tools and digital platforms. Well-established networks with survivors, campaigners, activists, organisations, and government bodies working to end harmful practices. Solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage workloads effectively and prioritise tasks. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. High levels of commitment, flexibility, and the ability to multi‑task under pressure. Creative, innovative thinker with a willingness to take calculated risks and learn from failure. Additional Information (QUALIFIED FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY) Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be February 11th 2026. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy. Opportunity Type: Current Opening

Responsibilities

The County Implementation Officer will lead the day-to-day rollout of the Future4Binti Programme activities in assigned counties, ensuring high-quality delivery and coordination with community structures and government stakeholders. They will also support the development of community champions and strengthen survivor-centered approaches within the program.