Field Operations Manager (Kenyan Nationals Only)

• Lead daily coordination of CRS field operations in Marsabit, ensuring activities align with plans, budgets, policies, and donor requirements.
• Coordinate across various project activities to identify and resolve implementation challenges.
• Facilitate regular planning and coordination meetings and track agreed actions.
• Serve as the main liaison between CRS and Caritas Marsabit, supporting partner performance and capacity building.
• Maintain relationships with government authorities, humanitarian actors, and other stakeholders, representing CRS in coordination groups.
• Oversee the functioning of the CRS Marsabit sub-office and coordinate administrative and operational support.
• Manage commodity and supply chain operations to ensure readiness for distributions.
• Coordinate operational security measures and support compliance with safety, safeguarding, and donor requirements.
• Review implementation data and feedback to identify bottlenecks and support corrective actions.
• Supervise designated staff, manage team performance, and support professional development.

• Must be a Kenyan national.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, International Development, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute for some education).
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in international development or humanitarian response, including project or field operations management.
• Experience coordinating complex field operations involving multiple teams, partners, government, and communities.
• Experience supervising staff and fostering collaborative, accountable teams.
• Experience working with local partners, including coordination and capacity building.
• Experience with donor-funded humanitarian or development programs; experience in food assistance is an advantage.
• Knowledge of administration, budgeting, procurement, logistics, security, and resource stewardship.
• Experience in complex, remote, or emergency-response environments is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili is required; knowledge of local Marsabit languages is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant information systems.

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, mission-driven work culture focused on improving lives.

Apply through the employer's official contact before Monday, 16 November 2026.