Regional Consortium Coordinator
Quick answer
Action Against Hunger is hiring a Nairobi-based, in-office Regional Consortium Coordinator to lead a multi-country DG ECHO-funded disaster preparedness program in the Greater Horn of Africa.
- Role
- Regional Consortium Coordinator
- Organization
- Action Against Hunger USA
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Action Against Hunger is seeking a Regional Consortium Coordinator to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a DG ECHO-funded disaster preparedness program across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti. The role involves managing multi-country consortia, ensuring donor compliance, and coordinating anticipatory action systems with regional partners like IGAD and ICPAC. This senior position focuses on strengthening cross-border disaster-risk reduction and emergency response mechanisms while mentoring regional teams.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination for the program across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti.
- Serve as the primary interface among Action Against Hunger, IGAD, ICPAC, and other consortium partners.
- Manage DG ECHO grant compliance, donor reporting, budget forecasting, and sub-grant performance.
- Lead the operationalization of cross-border anticipatory action protocols, trigger matrices, and standard operating procedures.
- Oversee the program's MEAL framework and ensure integration of protection, gender, and environmental standards.
What it takes
- Minimum ten years of progressive experience in humanitarian program management or disaster preparedness.
- At least five years of experience in a senior regional or multi-country coordination role.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, multi-partner consortia and institutional donor grants.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Reduction, Development Studies, or related fields.
- Full professional fluency in written and spoken English.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Opportunity to shape and strengthen regional disaster preparedness systems; collaboration with high-level international and intergovernmental partners; professional growth in a senior humanitarian leadership role.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with requirements for extensive travel across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key requirements for applicants?
Candidates must have at least ten years of humanitarian experience, including five years in senior coordination roles, and proven expertise in managing multi-partner consortia and DG ECHO grants.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply directly through the Action Against Hunger candidate portal at the link provided in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action Against Hunger USA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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