Job Title: National Coordinator – (Kenya)

Unit: Programmes Unit

Coordinator: Project Officer

Type of contract: Individual Engagement Contract

Monthly fee: 1,210 Euro / Month

Term: Eleven months, renewable

Duty Station: Remote/Home-Based

Closing date: 15th July 2026

General description of the project

ICCROM’s multi-country project Towards Sustainable Development in Africa: Transformative Capacity Building to Advance Craftsmanship in Cultural Heritage Conservation focuses on strengthening local capacities for the conservation of cultural heritage across Kenya, Côte D’Ivoire, Egypt, and Tunisia. The project will train and upskill craftspeople in both traditional and modern techniques, enhancing their professional development pathways and enabling them to contribute effectively to the maintenance and conservation of movable and immovable heritage. At the same time, participants will strengthen their employability and income-generating opportunities by enhancing their ability to access and compete in the labour market. They will also be equipped to pass on their expertise, ensuring sustainability and wider impact on the programme.

ICCROM collaborates with relevant institutions in Kenya to strengthen traditional craftsmanship, support skills development, and promote the conservation of cultural heritage in Africa. Through this collaboration, the project will implement training activities, knowledge exchange, research, and capacity-building initiatives in close coordination with artisan communities and heritage institutions. The main ICCROM Partner in Kenya for this project is the National Museum of Kenya, the National Coordinator serves as ICCROM’s focal point in Kenya for all activities related to the project. 

Key Deliverables and Tasks

The National Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating project activities in the country, supporting project participants, local stakeholders, and host institutions, organizing events, collecting data, developing professional networks, and assisting consultants and the ICCROM team. The position ensures the smooth, effective implementation of project activities in accordance with the project workplan and ICCROM standards. 

Under the supervision of the Project Officer, the overall guidance of the Programmes Unit Manager, and in close collaboration with the project team at ICCROM, the appointee will:

  • Coordinate all project activities at national level with relevant project partners and host institutions in the country, including through providing support in designing and organizing training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building events.

  • Contribute to undertaking stakeholders’ and beneficiaries’ needs assessment for the selection of artisans and heritage practitioners for the project.

  • Provide administrative and operational support in line with the project activities and workplan.

  • Support on-site research on cultural heritage and traditional crafts in Kenya in line with the project workplan.

  • Document activities for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

  • Contribute to communication outputs such as photos, testimonials, stories, and media content in line with ICCROM’s Communications Guidelines.

  • Support ICCROM’s personnel missions to Kenya.

  • Produce regular reports (monthly and quarterly), including financial reports.

  • Maintain comprehensive and well-organized documentation of activities.

Required qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in project management, international relations, heritage studies, conservation, social sciences, anthropology, or related fields.

Work experience

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in heritage or craft-related project management.
  • Proven experience in research and documentation.
  • Experience collaborating with public institutions, IGOs, NGOs, and local communities.

Skills and knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of cultural heritage and traditional crafts in Kenya.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Strong networking and community engagement abilities.
  • Experience in curating cultural events and training activities.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of ICCROM. Fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French or another official UN language is highly desirable.

Selection and Recruitment Process

Send completed applications in English or French no later than 30-06-2026 (11:59PM CET) to: recruitment@iccrom.org. 

Please state the position title, National Coordinator – Kenya, in the subject, and include the following documents in PDF format:

• Motivation letter

• Updated CV in English

Applications missing from any of the above elements will not be considered. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the deadline, and candidates at the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

ICCROM recalls that paramount consideration in appointing staff members and hiring consultants shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. ICCROM applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ICCROM is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution and gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, ICCROM is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture.