Who we’re looking for: 

• Are you a strategic and values-driven programme leader passionate about women’s rights, social justice, and human rights–based approaches to development? This could be the role for you. ActionAid Kenya is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program and Strategy Lead to provide strategic leadership for programme design, influencing, advocacy, and campaigning in line with ActionAid Federation priorities.
• This role requires a bold and reflective leader with a strong track record in programme strategy, policy research, and advocacy, capable of integrating feminist and accountability principles into impactful programming.
• You will lead the development of platforms for national-level influencing, ensure coherence between programmes and campaigns, and work closely with the Executive Director to advance ActionAid Kenya’s strategic positioning within the Federation.
• As a senior leader and member of Uamuzi, ActionAid Kenya’s Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with peers to shape organisational vision and goals, provide oversight of programme planning and design, and manage and develop a diverse team.
• You will foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality programme delivery and effective management of significant programme resources.
• As a committed feminist and people-centred leader, you will champion innovation, accountability, and partnership with communities living in poverty and exclusion, ensuring ActionAid Kenya’s programmes deliver sustainable, transformative change and contribute meaningfully to social and economic justice.