About us

Practical Action is an international development organisation with a vision for a world that works better for everyone.

We exist to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.

In Kenya, we have been active since 1990, implementing impactful programmes that have changed lives. We are a trusted partner to the national and county governments, private sector, communities, funders and development organisations. We operate offices in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kakamega. For more information, visit www.practicalaction.org

About the role

Practical Action is seeking to recruit a Head of Programmes – Agriculture who will support our work through developing and managing innovative and high impact programs in selected rural areas of Kenya. Specifically, the role holder will be responsible for the agriculture programs’ delivery, and will lead in strategy development, coordinate business development, and oversee implementation, ensuring the programs are on time, on scope and on budget. The market systems development approach is at the core Practical Action’s programming and as such, the HoP will be responsible for overall programs’ performance and quality, ensuring that each program is catalytic in building resilience of the targeted populations in a sustainable manner.

The Head of Programmes will oversee and manage donor relations, consortium building and proposal development processes, ensuring that the organisation delivers high quality proposals. S/he will also work with the relevant leads to strengthen the organisational profile through a range of actions including brand proposition and communications

How to apply

A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from the download section.

If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than Friday, 24^th April 2026 indicating ‘Practical Action: ‘Head of Programmes – Agriculture’ in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel you are the right candidate for this position. All information/data provided will be handled in utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

Additional information

Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.