About Us

Our work is based on universal human rights and international humanitarian principles and standards. Our rights-based approach promotes equality, non-discrimination, participation, inclusion and accountability across our organisation, programmes and the communities where we operate.

Our vision is a world comprised of resilient and just societies where everyone’s right to peace, quality education and a sustainable livelihood has been fulfilled. Our mission is Action for Human Dignity.

We started operations in Kenya in 2014 as an independent office of Finn Church Aid (FCA) which was founded in Finland in 1947.

Our Values

- Unconditional love for our neighbours. We promote human rights for all and regard all human beings as equal. We trust our partners and learn together. We embrace diversity and create connections between people who think in different ways.

- Unyielding hope. We are committed to working collaboratively and consistently to achieve our long-term goals. We take joy in progress and are not disheartened by setbacks.

- Courage. We work courageously for change. We dare to question established practices and call for the re-evaluation of power structures where needed.

- Respect. We respect each other and our different beliefs. We respect the communities we work with. We value the resources given to us and use them in a cost-efficient and transparent manner. We strive for mutual learning with our partners.

FCA is a member of ACT Allia nce, a global network of church-affiliated aid organizations.

Vacancies and tenders in FCA Kenya

FCA Kenya Board of Directors

Prof. William Otiende , PHD

Chairman

Prof. William Otiende , PHD

Chairman

Prof. William Otiende Ogara has over 25 years of experience in the financial and civil society sectors. He is the Chairman of the FCA Kenya Board and CEO of the Center for Leadership Renewal Africa. He has served as Executive Director at CORAT Africa, an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and a board member of the Central Bank of Kenya. Prof. Ogara holds a PhD in organisational change from Laselle University and an MBA in strategic management from Brunel University, UK.

Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, PHD

Board Treasurer

Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, PHD

Board Treasurer

Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia is the Treasurer of the FCA Kenya Board and Chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission. He has served as Senior Advisor in the Executive Office of the President, a commissioner for the Judicial Service Commission, and Ecumenical Special Envoy for South Sudan and Sudan. Dr. Kobia was Chancellor of St. Paul’s University and General Secretary of the World Council of Churches. He holds a PhD in Divinity, postdoctoral studies from Harvard, and a Master’s from MIT.

Dr. Mustafa Yusuf Ali, PHD

Board Member

Dr. Mustafa Yusuf Ali, PHD

Board Member

Dr. Ali is the FCA Kenya Board Member and the Secretary General of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and Director of the Arigatou International Nairobi. He has previously served as the Secretary General of the African Council of Religious Leaders and Africa Representative for Religions for Peace International. For over six years, Dr. Ali has focused on fostering peaceful, just, and harmonious societies in Africa, promoting interfaith cooperation. Recognized with the 2012 Coexist International Peace Prize, he holds a PhD from the University of Portsmouth, UK, and degrees from the University of Nairobi and Moi University, Kenya.

John Bongei

Country Director & Board Secretary

John Bongei

Country Director & Board Secretary

Mr. Bongei is FCA Kenya's Country Director and Secretary of its Board. He holds a Master’s in International Studies. With over 22 years of experience in humanitarian and development work across Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Mozambique, and South Africa, he specialises in World Bank research, disaster risk reduction, resource mobilisation, reporting, quality assurance, capacity building, and peace-building through USAID projects. Mr. Bongei is a certified trainer in conflict sensitivity.

Rev. Sixten Ekstrand, PHD

Rev. Sixten Ekstrand, PHD

Marja Jörgensen

Director of International Programmenshot

Marja Jörgensen

Director of International Programmenshot

Marja is the Director of International Programme at FCA. She oversees Uganda and the PRM project at FCA’s Helsinki Service and Accountability Centre. With 30 years of experience in development, resource mobilisation, and advocacy work serving in management positions in Finland and Africa. Marja has worked with Plan Finland, Plan’s East Africa Regional Office, International Children and Youth Foundation, Greenpeace, and Tanzanian 4H Organisation. She holds degrees in youth work and agriculture, Business Management from Amiedu, and a Future Research Studies certificate from the University of Turku.

Ms. Karimi Kinoti

Board Member

Ms. Karimi Kinoti

Board Member

Ms. Kinoti, is an FCA Kenya Board member, previously led Christian Aid's Africa Division. With 20+ years in international development, governance, peace-building, and health, she managed multicultural teams in Africa, focusing on advocacy, community development, food security, sustainable energy, and climate policy. She worked with AACC and founded FECCLAHA. Karimi holds an MA in Conflict Transformation from Eastern Mennonite University and a BA in Political Science from the University of Nairobi, and was a Chevening scholar at the University of Bradford.

FCA Senior Management Team

Rachael Thuita

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator

Rachael Thuita

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator

Rachael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management - Human Resource management and is currently pursuing a MSc. Human Resource Development. She has 10 years of work experience in administration, and human resource management in the NGO sector. With wealth of experience in a wide range of HR functions, including policy review, recruitment and selections, performance management, staff welfare and benefit administration.

Alexon Mwasi

Programs Manager

Alexon Mwasi

Programs Manager

Alexon holds a M.SC. Global Community Development and B.A. Community Development. He has been a Programme Manager for the last 10 years working and managing different projects and portfolios. He has experience in planning, implementation and management of relief and response operations, child Protection and adult safeguarding programming having worked on different grants funded by multiple donors such as USAID/OFDA, Private Donors, UNICEF, UN- WFP, UKAID etc.

Ahmed Shale

Education Specialist

Ahmed Shale

Education Specialist

Ahmed holds a Master’s degree in education with over 10 years work experience in Kenya and Uganda. He has experience in implementing education projects within development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in INGO sector. He also has exhaustive understanding of education work in fragile and emergency contexts.

Hilda Mawanda

Finance, Administration

Hilda Mawanda

Finance, Administration

Hilda holds a MBA (Strategic Management) and B.Sc. in Information Science. She is a qualified accountant, and a member of ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) and AWAK (Association of Women Accountants of Kenya) . She has over 20 years’ extensive and consistent experience in non-profits. She has experience with managing projects funded by the UNHCR, EU, ECHO, DFID, SIDA and various Private foundations. She has served in Boards of local NGOs that deal with youth (Young Women Leadership Institute), child rights (The Cradle) and women (Women Empowerment Link, Senior Women Citizens for Change and Centre for Gender Equality and Advocacy Samburu County).

Richard Tsalwa

Project Coordinator

Richard Tsalwa

Project Coordinator

Richard holds a Master’s degree in Sociology (Rural Sociology and Community Development). Mr. Tsalwa has extensive experience in project management, planning, implementation, tracking of programs progress and reporting. He will work closely with the Education Specialist and the Education Officer to oversee implementation of activities of the proposed initiative in the target ECD centres and primary schools.