National Coordinator

Job Advert - National Coordinator

Position: National Coordinator

Reports to: The National Food Policy Programme Coalition

Contract Type: Consultancy

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Background

The National Food Policy Programme brings together national (state and non-state

actors) and global partners working collaboratively to advance a strong food environment

policy framework in Kenya, through coordinated action, resource sharing, and collective

impact. The partners include: the Ministry of Health's Division of Nutrition and Dietetics

and other relevant departments, the Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and

AIDS (KELIN), the International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), and the African

Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). The goal of this initiative is to

strengthen Kenya's food environment policy and governance through coordinated

advocacy, research, and policy implementation.

Effective in-country coordination is essential to ensure alignment of activities, strong

partnerships, effective communication and feedback and achievement of agreed

outcomes. The National Coordinator will serve as an independent contractor providing

coordination, advisory, and liaison support between national and global partners within

the Food Policy Programme framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the national and global partners, ensuring

timely and effective communication.

• In consultation with the Coalition, prepare and submit timely progress reports and

updates to global and national partners, as well as meeting minutes, and other

documentation as required.

• Coordinate planning, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities at

the country level.

• Organise and facilitate regular coordination meetings, workshops, and joint

activities among stakeholders.

• Support the development and implementation of joint workplans to ensure

alignment with national priorities and global frameworks.

• Support monitoring of progress of programme activities, identify bottlenecks, and

propose solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

• Maintain strong relationships with the programme stakeholders, including the

coalition, government entities, partners, and community groups.

• Participate in relevant in-country forums, conferences, and meetings with

government agencies and partners as necessary.

• Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement plan and ensure regular

information flow between national and global partners.

• Provide strategic advice to ensure policy coherence and alignment with Kenya's

nutrition and food environment goals.

• Coordinate documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and policy wins.

• Support resource mobilisation and knowledge-sharing efforts where needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health,

Public Policy/Administration, or a related field

• At least 7 years of experience managing multi-partner programmes in public

health, nutrition, or food systems, including direct engagement with government

ministries and international partners.

• Demonstrated experience working with CSOs, government agencies, and

international partners.

• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools, data analysis, and reporting.

• Knowledge of national health policy and development, context and fluency in

English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multicultural team.

• Non-affiliation with the tobacco, alcohol or food and beverage industries.

Core Competencies

• Stakeholder management and partnership building

• Strategic planning and problem-solving

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity

• Results-oriented and proactive

• Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to manage

sensitive partnerships and maintain confidentiality in multi-sectoral

environments

Reporting Line

The National Coordinator will report administratively to the National Food Policy

Coalition (through KELIN/IILA) and functionally to the Global Health Advocacy Incubator

(GHAI).

Remuneration

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and organisational standards.

Applications are accepted at: until 28th November 2025.