Program Manager (Nutrition)

TL;DR

Program Manager (Nutrition): Managing the overall day-to-day coordination and quality delivery of the Regional Nutrition Programme in Kenya and Uganda with an accent on integrated community-based malnutrition treatment and prevention. Focus on coordinating multisectoral referral pathways, strengthening supply chains for nutrition commodities, and ensuring alignment between technical design and field implementation.

Location: Hybrid in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Uganda and other project sites.

Company

hirify.global is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization providing emergency and long-term development assistance in over 60 countries.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day coordination and implementation of the Regional Nutrition Programme across Kenya and Uganda.
• Develop and adjust program workplans, budgets, and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with technical staff to implement nutrition activities, including treatment, prevention, and WASH integration.
• Manage the supply chain and logistics for nutrition commodities to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with MEAL teams to monitor performance, identify gaps, and produce high-quality donor reports.
• Maintain relationships with government authorities, UN agencies, and local community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in humanitarian or development program management.
• Proven experience coordinating multisector nutrition or health programs in complex settings.
• Strong skills in work planning, budgeting, and donor reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a matrix structure.
• Commitment to organizational values of professionalism, humanity, and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with MEAL systems and supply chain processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global humanitarian organization active in 60+ countries.
• Collaborative environment focused on community-led and context-responsive approaches.
• Focus on professionalism, humanity, and adaptability in emergency and development settings.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and zero tolerance for misconduct.