• Position Titles & Locations:

1. Senior MEAL Officer – Nairobi
2. Livelihood Mobilizer – Lorengkippi, Turkana County
3. Field Officer – Lorengkippi, Turkana County

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: Multiple
• Reporting To: Project Manager / Coordination
• Application Deadline: December 11, 2025
• Category/Department: Project Management / MEAL / Livelihoods
• Salary: Estimated KES 80,000 – 150,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and ReliefWeb, where ACTED senior MEAL officers average KES 120K–150K and field roles KES 80K–110K. Final salary determined by ACTED. Use this range to guide expectations.)

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Introduction

ACTED Kenya, a French humanitarian NGO founded in 1993 supporting vulnerable populations worldwide through sustainable post-crisis interventions and long-term poverty-cycle breaking, is recruiting for Senior MEAL Officer (Nairobi), Livelihood Mobilizer, and Field Officer (Lorengkippi, Turkana). These full-time roles implement women/youth empowerment and livelihood activities under the Coca-Cola Foundation-funded SHE-GROW project and other initiatives, focusing on community mobilization, MEAL systems, and field execution.

Requiring a Bachelor’s/Diploma in relevant fields, 2–4 years humanitarian experience (NGO advantage), and strong local language/communication skills, the positions demand passion for gender inclusion, resource-based conflict areas experience, and ability to work in hardship environments. These opportunities align with Kenya’s KES 100 billion humanitarian sector and Vision 2030’s inclusion goals, suiting proactive, resilient professionals ready for impactful, inclusive fieldwork in Turkana and Nairobi.

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About ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters.

ACTED fosters a culture of solidarity, innovation, and accountability, delivering rapid, sustainable responses. For staff, ACTED provides training, field autonomy, and ethical frameworks, creating a workplace where your actions transform lives in a diverse, inclusive team.

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Job Descriptions

1. Senior MEAL Officer – Nairobi
Responsible for developing/implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems aligned with ACTED global procedures, ensuring project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop/update country MEAL strategy, work plans, frameworks.
• Implement MEAL policies, tools, training.
• Design/conduct assessments, surveys, data collection instruments.
• Supervise data collection, maintain MIS, analyze/report data.
• Contribute to donor proposals/reports, CRM, team management, learning events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Statistics/Economics/M&E/Development Studies (Master’s/CHRP advantage).
• 4 years MEAL experience (humanitarian asset).
• Quantitative/qualitative research, SPSS/Stata/Excel, ODK advantage.
• English fluency (Swahili/local asset).

2. Livelihood Mobilizer – Lorengkippi, Turkana
Link between ACTED and beneficiary community for women/youth empowerment and livelihood activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, mobilize, target/register beneficiaries.
• Train SHGs on leadership/gender/finance/value chains.
• Support market linkages, financial inclusion, revolving funds.
• Monitor activities, report weekly/monthly.

Requirements

• Diploma in Sociology/Community Development/Rural Livelihoods.
• 2 years similar experience (NGO/empowerment advantage).
• Turkana language, gender inclusion, hardship resilience.

3. Field Officer – Lorengkippi, Turkana
Directly execute SHE-GROW project activities, liaise with beneficiaries, ensure quality outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan/execute SHG formation, training, value chain assessment.
• Support market/financial linkages, resource use tool roll-out.
• Document success stories, ensure compliance, coordinate logistics/finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Disaster Risk/Sociology/Community Development.
• 3 years relevant programming (INGO advantage).
• Turkana language, resource-conflict experience advantage.

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Company Culture and Values

ACTED fosters a culture of solidarity, innovation, and accountability, breaking poverty cycles through sustainable interventions. With global reach, ACTED promotes diversity through inclusive hiring and gender focus on vulnerable groups, encouraging collaboration via field teams and partners. Values of integrity, impact, and resilience guide operations, with staff central to transformation.

ACTED supports growth with training and autonomy, creating a purposeful workplace. For these roles, this means driving inclusion in hardship areas, aligned with Vision 2030, offering a fulfilling path in humanitarian action.

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How to Apply

Apply now for ACTED Kenya positions.

Email single document (cover letter first page + CV second page) + 3 referees to kenya.jobs@acted.org by December 11, 2025:00 PM.

Subject: Job Title (e.g., “Senior MEAL Officer Application”).

ACTED is an equal opportunity employer; only shortlisted contacted. No fees.

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ACTED Kenya MEAL Officer Turkana, Livelihood Mobilizer Field Officer Lorengkippi, Women Youth Empowerment Coca-Cola Foundation, Full-Time Bachelor Diploma 2-4 Years, Turkana Language Gender Inclusion, Vision 2030 Humanitarian Livelihoods

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Expert Tips for Success at ACTED Kenya Positions: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for ACTED’s 3 positions, I prioritize applications that demonstrate humanitarian passion, field resilience, and local language fluency in Turkana/Nairobi. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no NGO experience, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your relevant Degree/Diploma and Turkana context. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Livelihood Impact Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek candidates who deliver measurable change—50% of shortlists go to those with SHG/training metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Formed/trained 50 SHGs with 90% income increase”) grabs attention, proving your impact.

CV Example:
“Formed/trained 50 SHGs as Livelihood Mobilizer candidate with 90% income increase.”
Why: This showcases your impact, aligning with ACTED’s empowerment needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 3-year Turkana veteran, I mobilized 200 women with 95% participation, preparing me for Lorengkippi’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s community needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I empowered 50 groups quarterly with 92% sustainability, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your impact with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with an income/participation metric. Include position and “livelihood impact” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted SHG report.

Tip 2: Highlight MEAL System Development with a Tool Example

Why It Works: Developing MEAL frameworks/tools is core for Senior MEAL—recruiters prioritize system builders. A specific example of development (e.g., “Developed 20 MEAL tools with 95% adoption”) shows technical skill.

CV Example:
“Developed 20 MEAL tools as Senior MEAL Officer candidate with 95% adoption.”
Why: This quantifies your skill, aligning with ACTED’s systems needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 4-year M&E expert, I designed 15 frameworks with 90% compliance, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s development needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I rolled out 30 tools quarterly with 92% data quality, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your skill with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “MEAL System Development & Tool Skill” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s WaCT/ODK. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted tool design.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Community Mobilization with a Targeting Example

Why It Works: Mobilizing/targeting beneficiaries is key for Mobilizer/Field Officer—recruiters prioritize community connectors. A specific example of mobilization (e.g., “Mobilized 500 beneficiaries with 98% targeting accuracy”) shows reach.

CV Example:
“Mobilized 500 beneficiaries as Mobilizer candidate with 98% targeting accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your reach, aligning with ACTED’s engagement needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Turkana resident, I targeted 200 vulnerable with 95% inclusion, preparing me for Lorengkippi’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s validation needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I engaged 50 communities quarterly with 92% turnout, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your reach with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Community Mobilization & Targeting Reach” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s SHGs. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted target list.

Tip 4: Highlight Training Delivery with a Capacity Example

Why It Works: Training SHGs on leadership/gender/finance is valued—recruiters prioritize capacity builders. A specific example of training (e.g., “Trained 100 SHGs with 90% capacity gain”) shows development.

CV Example:
“Trained 100 SHGs on leadership/gender as Mobilizer candidate with 90% capacity gain.”
Why: This quantifies your development, aligning with ACTED’s training needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 2-year empowerment trainer, I delivered 50 sessions with 95% skill uptake, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s coaching needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I built 30 groups quarterly with 92% empowerment, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your development with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Training Delivery & Capacity Development” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s value chains. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted training manual.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Market Linkage with a Financial Inclusion Example

Why It Works: Supporting market/financial linkages is key—recruiters prioritize inclusion facilitators. A specific example of linkage (e.g., “Linked 150 groups to MFIs with 90% access”) shows networking.

CV Example:
“Linked 150 groups to financial services as Field Officer candidate with 90% access.”
Why: This quantifies your networking, aligning with ACTED’s linkage needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I facilitated 100 market visits with 95% uptake, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s support needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I connected 40 enterprises quarterly with 92% growth, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your networking with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Market Linkage & Financial Inclusion Networking” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s revolving fund. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted linkage report.

Tip 6: Highlight Gender & Inclusion with a Mainstreaming Example

Why It Works: Demonstrated commitment to gender/social inclusion is required—recruiters prioritize inclusive leaders. A specific example of mainstreaming (e.g., “Mainstreamed gender in 200 activities with 95% equity”) shows commitment.

CV Example:
“Mainstreamed gender in 200 activities as Mobilizer candidate with 95% equity.”
Why: This quantifies your commitment, aligning with ACTED’s inclusion needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As gender-focused officer, I ensured 150 women-led groups with 90% representation, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s equality needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I integrated 30 DEI elements quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your commitment with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Gender & Inclusion Mainstreaming Commitment” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s women/youth. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted inclusion plan.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Field Monitoring with a Follow-Up Example

Why It Works: Regular field monitoring/follow-up is core—recruiters prioritize diligent trackers. A specific example of monitoring (e.g., “Monitored 300 beneficiaries with 95% follow-up”) shows diligence.

CV Example:
“Monitored 300 beneficiaries as Field Officer candidate with 95% follow-up.”
Why: This quantifies your diligence, aligning with ACTED’s monitoring needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Turkana field expert, I tracked 200 activities with 90% compliance, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s regular needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I visited 40 sites quarterly with 92% data quality, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your diligence with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Field Monitoring & Follow-Up Diligence” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s project activities. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted monitoring report.

Tip 8: Highlight Report Writing with a Success Story Example

Why It Works: Compiling reports/success stories is key—recruiters prioritize storytellers. A specific example of writing (e.g., “Wrote 50 success stories with 95% donor impact”) shows communication.

CV Example:
“Wrote 50 success stories as Officer candidate with 95% donor impact.”
Why: This quantifies your communication, aligning with ACTED’s reporting needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I compiled 30 monthly reports with 90% clarity, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s documentation needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I documented 40 lessons quarterly with 92% learning, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your communication with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Report Writing & Success Story Communication” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s progress reports. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted story draft.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Hardship Resilience with a Turkana Example

Why It Works: Willingness to work in hardship/resource-conflict areas is required—recruiters prioritize resilient field workers. A specific example of resilience (e.g., “Worked 3 years Turkana with 100% commitment”) shows endurance.

CV Example:
“Worked 3 years in Turkana hardship as Field Officer candidate with 100% commitment.”
Why: This quantifies your endurance, aligning with ACTED’s environment needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Lorengkippi resident, I delivered 200 activities in conflict zones with 95% safety, preparing me for ACTED’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s hardship needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I operated 50 missions quarterly with 92% adaptability, aligning with ACTED’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your endurance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Hardship Resilience & Turkana Endurance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to ACTED’s resource-conflict. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted field diary.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Humanitarian-Inclusion Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize candidates who convey humanitarian-inclusion passion and alignment with ACTED’s poverty-cycle breaking mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to ACTED’s goals (e.g., sustainable livelihoods) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Committed Field Officer candidate with Diploma Livelihoods, 95% SHG impact, passionate about ACTED’s women/youth empowerment in Turkana.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with ACTED’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% community mobilization and Turkana fluency, I’m dedicated to ACTED’s sustainable post-crisis transformation.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to ACTED’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Mobilizer, I empowered 92% vulnerable groups, ready to break poverty cycles with ACTED’s vision.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to ACTED’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your humanitarian experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% empowered”), and passion for ACTED’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, certificates. Reference Turkana inclusion. Follow up via kenya.jobs@acted.org emphasizing ACTED’s transformation vision.

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