HURIA is seeking a Project Officer to provide county-level leadership in programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, community mobilisation, evidence generation, monitoring and reporting across Mombasa and Kwale Counties.
The successful candidate will coordinate HURIA's programme activities within the assigned counties and will be expected to travel extensively within and across the county cluster.
What you will do
Coordinate and support planning, implementation and monitoring of HURIA programmes and interventions in Mombasa and Kwale Counties.
Ensure programme activities are delivered on time, meet expected quality standards and comply with approved plans, budgets and organisational policies.
Monitor emerging human rights, governance, justice, peace and security issues.
Engage communities and grassroots actors and document human rights violations, grievances and accountability gaps.
Strengthen citizen participation and agency, particularly among youth and marginalised groups.
Build and maintain relationships with county and national government institutions, constitutional commissions, independent offices, security and justice actors, civil society, community organisations, academia and other stakeholders.
Represent HURIA in relevant coordination and policy forums.
Contribute to research, assessments, data collection, documentation and analysis.
Generate evidence to support advocacy, policy engagement, knowledge management and organisational learning.
Track programme progress and results and maintain accurate programme records.
Work with the MEAL function to support quality programme data.
Prepare reports, case studies, success stories, briefs and other programme documentation.
Support HURIA's work in peacebuilding, social cohesion, community resilience, community policing, police accountability, access to justice and inclusive governance.
Contribute to programme development, partnerships, resource mobilisation and other organisational priorities.
What you bring
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Human Rights, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Community Development, International Relations, Public Administration or a related discipline.
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in programme implementation, human rights, governance, peacebuilding, community development, advocacy, justice or related work.
NGO or development-sector experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with communities, civil society organisations, government institutions and other stakeholders.
Experience facilitating community dialogues, trainings, stakeholder forums and participatory processes.
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and document programme and community-level information.
Strong report-writing, documentation, communication, facilitation and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Understanding of human rights, constitutional governance, accountability, access to justice, peace and security, civic participation and community resilience.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight timelines.
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of relevant local languages is an added advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned counties and undertake field-based work.
Desirable Attributes
Strong understanding of the social, political, governance, human rights and security context of the Coast region.
Established relationships and networks with communities and relevant county-level stakeholders.
Experience working with youth, women, marginalised communities and grassroots organisations.
Experience in human rights monitoring, documentation, advocacy, research or evidence generation.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate field evidence into programme and advocacy action.
Commitment to constitutionalism, human rights, accountability, inclusion and community-led development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to recruitment@huria.ngo:
- A detailed and updated CV.
- A Cover Letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
- The Cover Letter must clearly indicate Mombasa & Kwale as the preferred county cluster.
- The Cover Letter must state the applicant's expected gross salary.
Use the subject line / reference: "HURIA/PO-MSA-KWL/08/2026"
Application Deadline: 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity
HURIA is committed to safeguarding and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse and other forms of misconduct. Successful candidates will undergo mandatory reference and background checks. HURIA is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Details
Reference Number: HURIA/PO-MSA-KWL/08/2026
Duty Station / County Cluster: Mombasa & Kwale Counties, Kenya
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Job Field: Programme Management / Human Rights / Governance / Peacebuilding
About the company
Human Rights Agenda (HURIA) is a rights-based, sub-national not-for-profit organisation headquartered on the Coast of Kenya.
Established in 2012, HURIA works to advance human rights, justice, peace, security, good governance and inclusive development by strengthening citizen agency, community resilience and institutional accountability.
HURIA works across Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta counties.
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