HOLISTIC WELL- BEING OFFICER

Holistic Wellbeing Officer (This position is open exclusively to internal applicants)

WHO WE ARE

Nyanam is a restorative justice organisation, preparing widows and their children to lead positive community transformation through integrated programs in leadership, health, livelihoods, human rights and justice and youth education. Our work alleviates widowhood poverty, mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS, and gives widows the tools to tackle oppressive cultural, economic, and social practices that undermine their dignity and limit their agency.

Position Title: Holistic Wellbeing Officer

Reports to: Holistic Wellbeing Coordinator

Location: Kisumu, with frequent field work in Kisumu and Siaya

Position Type: Full Time

Overall Purpose: The Holistic Wellbeing Officer supports the overall wellbeing of widows by implementing programs and activities that address their spiritual, mental, emotional, psychological, nutritional, and physical needs, while providing counselling, mobilisation, and timely reporting to the Coordinator.

Key Deliverables

  • Build relationships with and communicate program information to widows, community leaders, and facilitators.

  • Provide spiritual counselling, pastoral care, and deliver therapy sessions. Ensure program activities are implemented effectively and respectfully.

  • Collect data, maintain records, and submit reports on program activities and outcomes.

  • Adhere to ethical guidelines, safeguarding policies, and maintain confidentiality.

  • Participate in devotions and integrate religious principles into support services.

Qualification Requirements

  • Education: Certification or training in counselling, trauma-informed care, or community health work.

  • Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in delivering training, support supervision, group conflict management, counselling, psychosocial support, or community health programs, preferably with vulnerable populations.

Competencies

  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices;

  • Knowledge of basic nutrition principles and health promotion strategies

  • Excellent communication skills to articulate Nyanam’s vision to donors, partners, and the community

  • Maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling financial information.

  • A proactive and independent work ethic: You are a self-starter, able to prioritise, manage multiple assignments, and take initiative.

How to apply:

This is an internal job posting and, therefore, is open exclusively to internal applicants.

If you meet the requirements above and are confident that this is you, drop off a handwritten application letter and CV at our office, OR send your application letter and CV to hr@nyanam.org by 1 September 2025.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

Nyanam Widows Rising