Humanities & NGOs Jobs
Logistics & Procurement Assistant (NGO)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – South B (Bellevue / Plainsview) Overview: Behind every successful field operation is someone making sure the right supplies land in the right hands, on time and by the book. You’ll be the person chasing quotes, drafting LPOs, and tracking deliveries with precision, keeping every file audit-ready. Phones buzz, vendors call, boxes move and your organization keeps it all smooth. It’s a hands-on role: you’ll negotiate politely but firmly, follow checklists, label everything neatly, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks. You’ll also get to learn the finer points of donor compliance, fair competition rules, and fleet/fuel tracking, the kind of practical knowledge that makes a supply chain hum. Every delivery you coordinate, every LPO you process, shows up in the field as someone getting what they need to do their job. If you enjoy structure with impact, seeing the chain of actions turn into real-world results, and learning the rhythms of operational logistics, this role puts you right in the center of it. Key Responsibilities: - Issue RFQs; compare vendors; draft LPOs. - Follow up deliveries; prepare GRNs; maintain asset tags. - Support small distributions; fuel/fleet entries. Education & Experience: - Diploma Supply Chain/Business; 0–2 years. Skills: - Vendor etiquette, Excel, document control, time management. KPIs: - On-time deliveries, compliant files, variance control, vendor lead times. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 55,000–73,000. - Distribution stipend: KES 600–900 per field trip. Estimates vary with donor experience and ability to juggle multiple RFQs. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, airtime. Growth Path: - L&P Assistant → Procurement Officer → Logistics Officer.
K sh 55,000 – 73,000 gross / month
Protection Hotline & Referral Assistant (Openings: 2)
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Eastleigh Section 3 Overview: This is not just a job, it’s a chance to be the calm voice when someone’s world feels chaotic. You’ll answer calls from people navigating sensitive challenges, guide them to the right services, and log every interaction with precision and discretion. Nights and weekends are part of the rhythm, but you’ll always have supervision and structured debriefs to keep your own wellbeing intact. Accuracy matters as much as empathy. Following protocols isn’t bureaucracy; it’s the difference between a referral that works and one that doesn’t. You’ll be using a secure system to document cases, check consent, and escalate where needed, always keeping safety front and center. Confidentiality isn’t optional here; it’s baked into everything you do. Each call requires focus, tact, and the ability to hold space for someone else’s story without judgment. It’s demanding but incredibly rewarding, and the structured supervision makes sure you’re never carrying it alone. By the end of each shift, you’ll see the tangible impact of careful listening and precise action. This role trains you in navigating complex cases with compassion, keeping detailed records, and understanding the mechanics of social protection networks, skills that stick with you far beyond the call. Key Responsibilities: - Answer hotline; verify consent; log details securely. - Provide information; escalate cases; follow up. - Maintain updated referral directory. Education & Experience: - Diploma Social Work/Psych/Community; 0–2 years. Skills: - Calm listening, boundaries, accurate notes, confidentiality. KPIs: - Response time, referral completion, data quality, and caller satisfaction. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 60,000–82,000. - Night/weekend premium: +10% when rostered. Client estimates; offers vary with language mix and shift coverage. Benefits: - Medical, counseling access, training. Growth Path; - Assistant → Case Worker → Protection Officer.
K sh 60,000 – 82,000 gross / month
Grants & Admin Assistant
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Hurlingham Overview: Our client manages multiple donor grants where compliance is critical. You’ll maintain trackers for deliverables and costs, organize stamped receipts, and help format narrative or financial sections that fit donor templates. The position teaches why precise documentation prevents audit issues before they arise. You’ll work closely with program teams, finance, and partner staff to ensure deadlines are met and gaps are closed diplomatically. Polite follow-ups and clear records make the workflow smoother and show professionalism in every interaction. If you enjoy structure, attention to detail, and creating order from multiple moving pieces, you’ll thrive in this environment. This role provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in NGO administration and grants management. Key Responsibilities: - Update grant trackers; send reminders for due items. - Compile supporting documents; ensure signatures/stamps. - Format simple narrative/financial sections from inputs. Education & Experience: - Diploma Business/Project Mgmt; 0–2 years. Skills: - Excel, document control, polite follow-ups, attention to detail. KPIs: - On-time submissions, zero missing docs, audit comments closed. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 56,000–76,000. - Reporting stipend: KES 1,500 during quarter-end peaks. Estimates vary with compliance exposure and formatting speed. Benefits Medical, training, tea. Growth Path Admin Assistant → Grants Officer → Grants Coordinator.
K sh 56,000 – 76,000 gross / month
Communications Assistant (NGO)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kileleshwa (Ring Rd / Riverside link) Overview: Our client produces content that informs and respects communities. You’ll craft short field updates, interview staff and beneficiaries, and shape posts that align with brand and donor expectations. Accuracy and sensitivity are everything your words and images need to tell the story without exaggeration. Expect a rhythm that mixes desk and field work. Some days you’ll be organizing photos and consent forms; other days, capturing real-life moments for posts or events. Clear captions and tidy media folders keep approvals moving quickly. If storytelling with purpose excites you, and you can balance creativity with careful compliance, this role offers immediate impact. Follow the path: Comms Assistant → Comms Officer → Comms Lead. Key Responsibilities: - Draft stories; edit photos; schedule posts. - Maintain media asset folders and consent forms. - Support small events and press lists. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Communication/PR; 0–2 years. Skills: - Writing, Canva, basic photography, and safeguarding awareness. KPIs: - On-time content, engagement, consent compliance, and asset organization. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 52,000–70,000. - Campaign stipend: KES 2,000–4,000 for heavy months. Estimates vary with writing samples and field-readiness. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data stipend, training. Growth Path: - Comms Assistant → Comms Officer → Comms Lead.
K sh 42,000 – 70,000 gross / month
Research & Data Collection Assistant (Openings: 6)
Openings: 6 Location: Nairobi – Mathare (Area 4-B / 4-A) Overview: Our client runs evidence-based studies that shape real-world programs. As a Field Enumerator, you’ll be the link between communities and data, visiting households, obtaining consent, and following survey logic with precision. Accuracy isn’t optional; it’s what turns answers into insights that drive decisions. Some days are adventurous, walking neighborhood grids and navigating busy streets; other days are quieter, cleaning and validating the data you collected. You’ll quickly learn that a tidy dataset is as valuable as the stories behind the numbers. Politeness, stamina, and tablet fluency matter just as much as accuracy. Supervisors review submissions nightly, providing feedback so your work improves with each round. Every GPS point and completed questionnaire adds up to actionable intelligence for development projects. Start here, and the path is clear: Enumerator → Senior Enumerator → Research Assistant. If you enjoy structure, seeing tangible outcomes, and being a reliable part of a research machine, this role trains you for a career in data-driven social impact. Key Responsibilities: - Administer questionnaires; secure informed consent. - GPS tag; upload data; fix flagged inconsistencies. - Keep devices charged and safe; respect privacy. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Social Sciences/Statistics; 0–1 year. Skills: - Tablet fluency, accuracy, polite interviewing, and stamina. KPIs: - Completed surveys/day, error rate, adherence to sampling routes. Compensation (Kenya): - Base/contract stipend: KES 1,800–2,400 per field day (≈ KES 36,000–48,000/month). - Completion bonus: KES 5,000–10,000 at project end for quality. Estimates depend on instrument length, terrain, and quality scorecards. Benefits; - Project medical cover, airtime/data, training. Growth Path: - Enumerator → Senior Enumerator → Research Assistant.
K sh 36,000 – 48,000 gross / month
Program Assistant (Community Projects) Openings: 2
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Kibera (Ayany / DC area) Overview: Community projects don’t run themselves, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be on the ground, mobilizing participants, keeping accurate attendance, and capturing notes that actually inform future programming. Every interaction matters, and you’ll see firsthand how careful documentation supports real impact. Our client emphasizes safeguarding and respect. Sign-in sheets, consent forms, and referral pathways aren’t just paperwork they’re the backbone of safe, trustworthy programming. If you appreciate structure but enjoy human connection, this role strikes that balance. Field days are active and relational, moving from classrooms to meeting points to local hubs. Office days are quieter, letting you tidy data, update trackers, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks. You’ll become the bridge between on-the-ground insights and program improvements. Attention to detail, empathy, and a knack for working across languages and cultures will set you apart. Quick thinking matters when unexpected situations arise your notes and follow-ups help protect participants and keep projects on track. This role isn’t static. Start as a Program Assistant, grow into a Field Officer, and eventually become a Program Officer with influence over project design. If organizing people, data, and ideas excites you, you’ll thrive in this dynamic, community-focused team. Key Responsibilities: - Mobilize participants; prepare venues/materials. - Take attendance/notes; collect feedback and photos with consent. - Update activity trackers; escalate protection concerns. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Community Dev/Social Sciences; 0–2 years. Skills: - Empathy, documentation, local language a plus, stakeholder etiquette. KPIs: - Attendance rates, records completeness, timely reports, referral follow-through. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 54,000–72,000. - Field per diem: KES 700–1,000 on outreach days. Estimates vary with language mix, weekend availability, and safeguarding training. Benefits: - Medical, psychosocial support access, training. Growth Path: - Program Assistant → Field Officer → Program Officer.
K sh 54,000 – 72,000 gross / month
NGO Finance & Operations Officer (Field Operations)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ruai (Kangundo Rd / Ruai Town nexus) Overview: Keeping the back office humming is an art, and in this role, you’ll be the artist. From processing payments and reconciling advances to managing petty cash and vendor files, you ensure the program engine runs smoothly without hiccups. Month-end may feel like sprint season, but your coordination keeps the chaos at bay. Our client relies on you to maintain airtight documentation, support audits without breaking a sweat, and free program teams to focus on impact rather than paperwork. Small procurements, logistics, and asset tracking all fall under your watchful eye, so nothing slips through the cracks. Think of this as a hybrid of meticulous organizer and problem-solver. You’ll refine SOPs, streamline processes, and anticipate bottlenecks before they hit the field. If you enjoy being the dependable hub behind meaningful work and can blend precision with practical solutions, this is your lane. Key Responsibilities: - Process payments; reconcile advances; maintain cashbooks. - Run small procurements; manage vendor onboarding and files. - Track assets/stock; coordinate fleet/logistics; maintain logs. - Prepare support documents for donor reports and audits. - Improve SOPs and document templates for field teams. Education & Experience: - BCom/Procurement/Business Admin; 3–5 yrs in NGO operations/finance. Skills & Tools: - QuickBooks/ERP, Excel, documentation discipline, logistics sense. KPIs: - Timely payments, zero audit issues, complete files, SLA to field requests. Compensation (Kenya): KES 120,000–190,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and systems mastery. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, training. Growth Path: - Senior Ops & Finance → Grants & Ops Lead → Country Ops Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 120,000 – 190,000 gross / month
Youth Employment & Skills Officer. (3 positions)
Openings: 3 positions Location: Nairobi – Zimmerman (Mirema Dr / Kahawa West edge) Overview: Connecting young talent to meaningful work is more than a placement game; it’s about opening doors that last. You’ll be the bridge between ambitious youth and apprenticeships, entry-level jobs, and practical short courses, making sure candidates are ready, confident, and informed. Screening, mentoring, and mapping their aspirations are just as important as filling positions. In this role, our client counts on you to keep programs human-centered while hitting targets. You’ll run soft-skills bootcamps that genuinely prepare participants for the workplace, and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with MSMEs to ensure placements stick. Tracking outcomes isn’t just about numbers, it’s about measuring real impact and improving the program over time. Expect to wear many hats: trainer, coach, liaison, and advocate. From coordinating with employers to troubleshooting retention issues, your work ensures young people don’t just land a role, they thrive in it. If you’re energized by seeing someone’s career spark to life and can balance empathy with performance, this is your stage. Key Responsibilities: - Recruit and screen youth; map interests and barriers. - Deliver job-readiness training; coordinate short courses. - Secure internships/apprenticeships; track placement retention. - Maintain employer relationships and feedback loops. - Report outcomes and lessons for program pivots. Education & Experience: - BA Social Sciences/HR/Business; 2–4 yrs youth employment programs. Skills & Tools: - Coaching, employer outreach, spreadsheets/CRM, facilitation. KPIs: - Placement rate, 90-day retention, employer satisfaction, cost per placement. Compensation (Kenya): KES 85,000–140,000 + placement incentives. Figures are client estimates and vary with outcomes. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, transport allowance. Growth Path: - Senior Officer → Youth Employment Coordinator → Program Manager (Livelihoods). Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 85,000 – 140,000 gross / month
Legal Aid & Access to Justice Officer. (Openings: 2)
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Dandora Phase 2 (Kwa Bhai / Street B loop) Overview: If you’re drawn to the intersection of law and community impact, this role puts you right there on the frontlines of access to justice. You’ll guide people through complex issues like GBV, tenancy disputes, and ID documentation, translating legal jargon into plain language they can understand. Clinics, one-on-one sessions, and community outreach are your stage; accuracy and empathy are your tools. Our client values precision as much as compassion. Every affidavit, referral, and client note you handle must withstand scrutiny while preserving confidentiality and dignity. You’ll coordinate closely with pro bono lawyers and duty-bearers, ensuring that vulnerable clients don’t slip through systemic cracks. Expect a mix of advisory and advocacy work. You’ll track outcomes, feed systemic barriers into policy conversations, and support court accompaniment when needed. Your documentation is not just paperwork, it’s evidence that drives both justice for clients and improvements in service delivery. If you thrive on problem-solving under pressure, enjoy helping people navigate bureaucratic hurdles, and can balance empathy with exacting standards, this position offers a platform to make the law work for those who need it most. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct legal information sessions and clinics. - Screen cases; draft basic documents; manage referrals. - Maintain client files, consents, and data protection. - Track case outcomes and systemic barriers; feed into advocacy. - Support court accompaniment where needed. Education & Experience: - LL.B + diploma/admission advantage OR Paralegal diploma + 2–3 yrs legal aid. Skills & Tools: - Plain-language counseling, documentation, and networks with duty bearers. KPIs: - Cases resolved/closed, referral timeliness, client satisfaction, and documentation quality. Compensation (Kenya): KES 80,000–130,000 + casework allowance. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and certifications. Benefits: - Medical, supervision/CPD, phone/data. Growth Path: - Senior Legal Aid Officer → Access to Justice Coordinator → Program Lawyer. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 80,000 – 130,000 gross / month
Community Engagement & Mobilization Officer. (5 positions)
Openings: 5 positions Location: Nairobi – Kayole Spine (Masimba / Bee Center corridor) Overview: This role is all about being in the thick of community life, listening, learning, and translating voices into action. You’ll be out where the residents are: barazas, households, focus groups, and even casual conversations on the street. Your insights will shape programs that actually meet people’s needs, especially women, youth, and persons with disabilities who are often overlooked. Our client relies on trust and transparency. You won’t just collect data, you’ll close the feedback loop, ensuring concerns are heard and addressed. Your facilitation skills, empathy, and ability to communicate clearly in local languages will turn community participation into genuine co-design. Expect a mix of field energy and analytical thinking. You’ll track attendance, inclusion, and satisfaction metrics, feeding actionable insights back to program teams. Every interaction, note, and observation contributes to building relationships that last beyond a single project cycle. If you thrive on connecting with people, enjoy turning community insights into tangible solutions, and can balance field dynamism with careful documentation, this position puts you at the frontlines of meaningful change. Key Responsibilities: - Map stakeholders; schedule dialogues and feedback loops. - Support targeting/verification; manage participant lists. - Facilitate FGDs/HH visits; record consent and notes. - Relay concerns to programs; close the feedback loop. - Track attendance, inclusion, and satisfaction metrics. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Degree in Community Dev/Sociology; 1–3 yrs field mobilization. Skills & Tools: - Facilitation, documentation, local language fluency, empathy. KPIs: - Turnout quality, inclusion rates, issue resolution speed, retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 50,000–85,000 + field allowance. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, per diems, phone/data. Growth Path: - Senior CE Officer → Community Engagement Lead → Program Officer. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 50,000 – 85,000 gross / month
Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Manager
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Gigiri UN Crescent (Karura interface) Overview: Fundraising isn’t just about numbers; it’s about relationships, trust, and co-creating impact. In this role, you’ll be the architect behind strategic partnerships, translating opportunities into credible proposals that secure multi-year funding. Your day-to-day blends strategic thinking with meticulous pipeline management, ensuring that every pitch, every budget, and every narrative resonates with potential partners. Our client prizes sophistication and nuance. You’ll work hand-in-hand with program teams and MEAL specialists to design bids that balance ambition with accountability. From restricted and unrestricted funding blends to co-funding negotiations, you’ll shape deals that strengthen the organization’s mission while building lasting institutional confidence. This is not a desk-only job. You’ll track donor intel, maintain CRM systems, and guide colleagues on stewardship, coaching teams to tell compelling, data-driven stories that matter. Every relationship cultivated, every proposal submitted, and every partnership nurtured reflects both strategy and care. If you thrive on connecting missions with resources, enjoy shaping long-term collaborations, and can navigate complex donor landscapes with confidence, this role places you at the heart of organizational growth and influence. Key Responsibilities: - Build pipeline; manage capture plans and donor intel. - Lead bid design (theory of change, budget, MEL, risk). - Negotiate restricted/unrestricted blends; manage co-funding. - Maintain CRM, reporting cadences, and relationship maps. - Coach program teams on donor stewardship. Education & Experience: - IR/Dev/Business; 5–7 yrs in fundraising/partnerships for NGOs. Skills & Tools: - Proposal writing, budgeting, CRM, negotiation, storytelling. KPIs: - Win rate, revenue growth, donor retention, diversification. Compensation (Kenya): KES 210,000–340,000 + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with wins and portfolio. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, travel. Growth Path: - Senior Partnerships → Head of Development → Director, External Relations. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 210,000 – 340,000 gross / month
Education in Emergencies (EiE) Officer. (Openings: 2)
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Kariobangi North (Kamunde Rd / Mathare border) Overview: When disaster strikes, learning doesn’t have to stop. In this role, you’ll be the first responder for setting up temporary classrooms, distributing essential kits, and ensuring children get back into safe, structured learning spaces as quickly as possible. It’s fast-paced, high-impact, and every day brings a new challenge. Our client values not just efficiency, but empathy. You’ll train volunteer teachers, oversee psychosocial support activities, and coordinate with local authorities and cluster partners to make sure no child falls through the cracks. Every kit distributed, every attendance record captured, and every learning space established reflects both precision and care. This position blends logistics, pedagogy, and emotional intelligence. You’ll conduct rapid assessments, troubleshoot supply bottlenecks, and monitor indicators to report progress weekly. It’s about creating continuity and normalcy amid chaos, while mentoring a team of facilitators to respond confidently under pressure. If you thrive on turning disruption into opportunity, enjoy coordinating across multiple actors, and have a keen eye for both systems and human needs, this role places you at the frontline of education recovery with a clear pathway to leadership within EiE programs. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct rapid education needs assessments. - Establish learning spaces; manage supplies and attendance systems. - Train facilitators; roll out safe learning and PSS modules. - Coordinate with cluster partners and government. - Track indicators; report weekly. Education & Experience: - B.Ed/Development/Community Dev; 2–4 yrs in EiE or education programs. Skills & Tools: - Rapid assessments, logistics coordination, safeguarding, MEL basics. KPIs: - Time to first learning session, attendance retention, kit distribution accuracy. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–150,000 + emergency allowance. Figures are client estimates and vary with surge demands. Benefits: - Medical, per diems, PPE, short rotations. Growth Path: - Senior EiE Officer → EiE Coordinator → Education Program Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 90,000 – 150,000 gross / month
Research Associate – Public Policy & Governance
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kasarani Hunters (Mwiki Rd / Hunters stage) Overview: Research here goes beyond spreadsheets; it shapes urban policy, informs youth employment programs, and strengthens social protection frameworks. As a Research Associate, you’ll translate questions into rigorous study designs, supervise data collection, and turn messy datasets into clean, actionable insights. Our client values reproducibility and clarity: code should run, tables should tell a story, and reports should speak to policymakers without losing methodological rigor. You’ll oversee field teams, implement quality checks, and ensure ethical standards guide every interaction with participants. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both the numbers and the narrative. You’ll co-author policy briefs, prepare presentation-ready visuals, and help make research findings usable for decision-makers who need answers yesterday but won’t compromise on accuracy. If you thrive on turning evidence into influence, mentoring enumerators, and seeing your analyses drive real-world decisions, this position places you at the heart of urban policy research, with ample room for professional growth and publication opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Draft research designs, ethics submissions, and enumerator manuals. - Supervise fieldwork; run back-checks and quality controls. - Clean/analyze datasets; create tables/figures with commentary. - Co-author policy briefs and presentations. - Manage references, annexes, and reproducibility packages. Education & Experience: - Economics/Public Policy/Statistics; 2–4 yrs applied research. Skills & Tools: - Stata/R/Python, ODK/SurveyCTO, Git basics, academic writing. KPIs: - On-time deliverables, DQAs passed, citation quality, stakeholder uptake. Compensation (Kenya): KES 120,000–190,000 + publication bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with methodology skills. Benefits: - Medical, training/CPD, conference support. Growth Path: - Senior Researcher → Project Manager (Research) → Policy Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 120,000 – 190,000 gross / month
Safeguarding & PSEA Focal Point
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Riruta Satellite (Naivasha Rd / Kabiria spur) Overview: Safeguarding isn’t just a policy; it’s the lifeline of every program. In this role, you’ll ensure that sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment are not only addressed swiftly but also prevented through robust systems, risk assessments, and proactive staff training. Every report, every decision, and every investigation is grounded in survivor safety and confidentiality. Our client emphasizes a culture where prevention and accountability walk hand in hand. You’ll maintain and update safeguarding policies, oversee PSEA risk registers, and embed safe practices across programs. From onboarding partners to certifying staff trainings, your fingerprints will be on systems that protect people and reputations alike. This role blends investigative sharpness with empathetic coordination. You’ll triage reports, manage safe channels, and collaborate closely with HR and Legal to ensure timely and transparent resolutions. It’s about creating a safe operational ecosystem where everyone knows their rights and responsibilities. If you’re someone who thrives on turning policies into action, mentoring teams, and shaping organizational culture around safety and ethics, this position places you at the center of trust, compliance, and meaningful protection, with clear pathways to senior leadership in safeguarding. Key Responsibilities: - Update safeguarding/PSEA policies and risk registers. - Train staff/partners; certify completion and understanding. - Manage reporting channels; triage and coordinate investigations. - Track actions; report to leadership and donors. - Ensure safe programming design and partner due diligence. Education & Experience: - Social Sciences/Law/HR; 4–6 yrs in safeguarding/PSEA with case handling. Skills & Tools: - Policy design, training, sensitive investigations, documentation. KPIs: - Training coverage, case closure time, and corrective actions implemented. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–280,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with portfolio size. Benefits: - Medical, EAP, professional fees, training. Growth Path: - Senior Safeguarding Officer → Safeguarding Manager → Head of Safeguarding & Ethics. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 170,000 – 280,000 gross / month
Communications & Advocacy Officer (Human Rights)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Roysambu TRM Drive (Queensway / Lumumba Dr loop) Overview: Storytelling here isn’t just about words on a page; it’s about shaping policy, protecting rights, and amplifying voices that often go unheard. As a Communications & Advocacy Officer, you’ll turn field insights into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders, sway decision-makers, and safeguard beneficiaries. Working with our client, you’ll mix research, interviews, and coalition insights to create content that resonates across digital platforms, print, and events. Ethical storytelling is non-negotiable: informed consent, careful handling of sensitive information, and measurable impact guide every communication. This role is part strategist, part storyteller, and part diplomat. You’ll train spokespeople, manage advocacy events, and package policy asks in ways that get noticed while tracking engagement metrics that prove the work moves the needle. Your narratives won’t just be heard; they’ll be acted upon. If you thrive on translating complex rights-based issues into clear, persuasive messaging, building coalitions, and seeing tangible policy shifts, this position offers a rare chance to combine purpose with professional growth. Key Responsibilities: - Develop comms strategy and content calendar; manage social and media. - Package policy asks into briefs, op-eds, and stakeholder kits. - Train spokespeople; manage events, petitions, and coalition updates. - Maintain consent records and data protection practices. - Track KPIs (reach, engagement, meetings, pledges) and iterate. Education & Experience: - BA Communication/IR/Political Science; 3–5 yrs in advocacy comms. Skills & Tools: - Writing, media relations, basic design, analytics, stakeholder mapping. KPIs: - Policy meetings secured, message reach/quality, coalition engagement, consent compliance. Compensation (Kenya): KES 120,000–200,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, training, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Comms & Advocacy → Public Affairs Lead → Director, Policy & Communications. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 120,000 – 200,000 gross / month
Social Worker – Case Management (Children & Adolescents). [6 positions]
Openings: 6 positions Location: Nairobi – Donholm Phase 5 (Savanna / Manyanja inner courts) Overview: Supporting vulnerable children isn’t just a job, it’s a commitment to shaping futures with care and precision. As a Social Worker, you’ll navigate the delicate balance of advocacy, empathy, and accountability, ensuring each child’s pathway back to school, stability, and family connection is grounded in dignity and clear documentation. Our client values hands-on practitioners who can translate case assessments into actionable care plans. You’ll be out in homes and schools, coordinating with teachers, community health volunteers, and families, making complex systems feel navigable while safeguarding each child’s rights and privacy. The role isn’t all field visits and forms; it’s about cultivating trust, guiding parents through challenging moments, and running support groups that spark real change. You’ll witness growth milestones and know your efforts ripple across communities, each documented success reinforcing a child’s resilience. If translating empathy into measurable impact, setting boundaries with care, and orchestrating multi-stakeholder support excites you, this role with our client offers a platform to do meaningful work every day. Key Responsibilities: - Intake assessments; develop care plans with families. - Conduct home/school visits; coordinate referrals and follow-up. - Facilitate parenting sessions and support groups. - Keep detailed case notes and consent forms; respect privacy. - Report safeguarding concerns through approved channels. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Degree in Social Work/Community Dev; 1–3 yrs fieldwork. Skills & Tools: - Case notes, facilitation, child protection, cultural sensitivity. KPIs: - School attendance restored, care-plan milestones, referral closure rate. Compensation (Kenya): KES 55,000–90,000 + transport allowance. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, field per diems, supervision, 22 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Social Worker → Case Management Coordinator → Child Protection Officer. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 55,000 – 90,000 gross / month
Protection Officer – GBV Case Management. (4 positions)
Openings: 4 positions Location: Nairobi – Eastleigh North (First Ave / General Waruinge axis) Overview: Survivors’ safety isn’t accidental; it’s engineered with care, skill, and empathy. As a Protection Officer, you’ll be the steady hand guiding GBV survivors through intake, risk assessment, and coordinated referrals, ensuring every action respects their dignity and autonomy. Your notes, plans, and follow-ups are more than documentation, they’re lifelines. The work is both sensitive and strategic. You’ll liaise seamlessly with medical, legal, and psychosocial partners, orchestrating timely case conferences while balancing confidentiality with compliance. Our client prizes practitioners who combine emotional intelligence with precision, someone who can hold space for trauma while keeping systems airtight. Expect a mix of fieldwork, coordination, and quiet reflection: tracking trends, escalating risks where needed, and running prevention dialogues that influence behaviors before crises emerge. Each day blends hands-on support with systemic impact. If navigating complexity with empathy, turning safeguarding standards into tangible outcomes, and protecting survivors with professionalism excites you, this role with our client puts you at the frontline of meaningful change. Key Responsibilities: - Provide case management (intake, safety planning, referrals, follow-up). - Maintain secure case files and consent documentation. - Coordinate case conferences with health, legal aid, and shelter partners. - Run prevention sessions and male engagement dialogues. - Track incidents and trends; escalate risks promptly. Education & Experience: - BA Psychology/Social Work/Community Dev; 2–4 yrs in GBV/Protection programs. Skills & Tools: - Trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection. KPIs: - Case closure with survivor-defined outcomes, referral timeliness, safeguarding compliance. Compensation (Kenya): KES 95,000–150,000 + field allowance. Figures are client estimates and vary with caseload and certifications. Benefits: - Medical, supervision/mental health support, phone/data, 22–24 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Protection Officer → Protection Coordinator → Protection Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 95,000 – 150,000 gross / month
Grants & Compliance Manager (USAID/EU/UN)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Parklands (Chiromo Ln / Ojijo Rd segment) Overview: Grants without guardrails are a recipe for chaos and that’s where you come in. You’ll own the lifecycle of complex awards, keeping budgets balanced, partners aligned, and donor rules front and center. Think of yourself as both strategist and sentinel: spotting risks before they materialize, smoothing modifications, and keeping program leads focused on impact, not paperwork. Our client values meticulous stewardship. You’ll juggle multi-donor portfolios, USAID, EU, UN and translate their dense compliance frameworks into actionable steps for teams and partners. From sub-award diligence to cost-share tracking, your work ensures the organization passes audits without breaking a sweat. Expect your days to be split between spreadsheets, dashboards, and quiet diplomacy: negotiating adjustments, coaching partners, and turning compliance into a tool for performance rather than a box to tick. If balancing rigor with pragmatism, protecting reputations while enabling impact, and translating complex donor rules into smooth execution excites you, this Grants & Compliance Manager role is your arena with our client. Key Responsibilities: - Lead pre-award due diligence, risk assessments, and partner vetting. - Draft sub-awards; train partners on rules (2 CFR 200, EU PRAG, UN IPSAS basics). - Monitor burn rates, pipeline forecasts, and budget realignments. - Oversee procurement compliance, asset tracking, and timesheets. - Prepare donor reports; manage audits and close-outs. Education & Experience: - BCom/Finance/Development; 5–8 yrs in grants/compliance for USAID/EU/UN portfolios. Skills & Tools: - Donor rules, budgeting, partner management, Excel/ERP, documentation rigor. KPIs: - Zero disallowed costs, on-time reports, audit outcomes, sub-award risk ratings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 220,000–360,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with donor mix and portfolio size. Benefits: - Medical, pension, professional development, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Grants Manager → Awards & Compliance Lead → Director, Grants & Operations. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 220,000 – 360,000 gross / month
MEAL Lead (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kileleshwa (Mandera Rd / Oloitoktok close) Overview: Data without impact is just numbers, and this role is all about turning numbers into decisions that matter. You’ll architect evidence systems across health, education, and protection programs, ensuring the insights your team gathers are credible, timely, and actionable. The field is your lab, sampling plans, enumerator training, and real-time dashboards come together to reveal what’s really working. Our client thrives on ethical rigor and transparency. You’ll challenge assumptions, set up robust data quality routines, and translate complex analytics into recommendations program teams can immediately use. Accountability is baked in: hotlines, community scorecards, and after-action reviews all ensure voices are heard and lessons learned. From baseline to endline, your evidence will guide program pivots, donor reporting, and adaptive management cycles. You’ll shape learning briefs that aren’t just read, they’re applied, debated, and acted upon. If you love blending statistics, strategy, and field insight and enjoy seeing your findings spark real-world change, this MEAL Lead role offers that rare mix of rigor and influence with our client. Key Responsibilities: - Design MEL frameworks, indicator reference sheets, and sampling plans. - Build and maintain data pipelines (ODK/CommCare → dashboards). - Run DQAs, enumerator training, and supervision spot-checks. - Lead after-action reviews; publish learning briefs and adaptations. - Manage accountability channels (hotlines, community scorecards). - Support evaluations (baseline/midline/endline) and TORs for consultants. Education & Experience: - Statistics/Economics/Public Policy/Development; 5–7 yrs in MEAL across multi-sector portfolios. Skills & Tools: - Survey design, R/SPSS/Excel, data visualization, facilitation, safeguarding. KPIs: - Timely, high-quality reports; DQA pass rates; % recommendations adopted; accountability response time. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–320,000 + project bonuses. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and donor scale. Benefits: Medical, pension, training/CPD budget, and field per diems. Growth Path: - Senior MEAL Lead → Head of Evidence & Learning → Regional MEAL Director. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 320,000 gross / month
Program Manager – Livelihoods & MSME Growth (Urban Informal Settlements)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Lavington (James Gichuru Rd / Gitanga crescent) Overview: You won’t just manage programs, you’ll bring Nairobi’s informal settlements to life through micro-entrepreneurs’ stories. Tailors, street-food vendors, and mobile service providers rely on smart, evidence-backed interventions to grow sustainably. You’ll translate donor logframes into work plans that actually work in the field, de-risk cash transfers, and make sure partners deliver on promises. Think of it as a strategy with sneakers: weekly field immersions, boots-on-the-ground insight, and data that tells the real story. Our client values calm decisiveness in complexity. You’ll coordinate training cohorts, mentorship schemes, and market-linkage pilots while keeping a keen eye on budgets, grants, and compliance. Field teams, community leaders, and sub-grantee organizations will all look to you for clear guidance, practical problem-solving, and dignified engagement. The impact is tangible: from tracking income gains and verifying beneficiary outcomes to publishing quarterly MEL reports that actually influence decisions. Every coaching session, every verification visit, and every partner meeting is another opportunity to drive measurable change. If you thrive where strategy, fieldwork, and people converge and enjoy turning big-picture frameworks into real-world results, this Program Manager role with our client is built for you. Key Responsibilities: - Own work plans, budgets, procurement, and grant compliance. - Coordinate training cohorts, mentorship, and market-linkage pilots. - Oversee beneficiary targeting, verification, and grievance handling. - Chair partner review meetings; manage sub-grant agreements and reports. - Publish quarterly results with cost-per-outcome and learning notes. - Manage a field team (officers + enumerators); coach for performance. Education & Experience: - BA/MA in Development Studies, Economics, Sociology, or Public Policy; 6–8 yrs in NGO program leadership with urban livelihoods. Skills & Tools: - Results-based mgmt, budget control, partner management, MEL literacy, Excel/Power BI. KPIs: - Beneficiaries with sustained income gains, timely reports, audit findings closed, partner SLA adherence. Compensation (Kenya): KES 240,000–380,000 + annual performance bonus. Figures are estimates from our clients and vary with your experience, seniority, and interview performance. Benefits: - Medical, life cover, pension, field per diems, training/CPD, 24–26 leave days. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): Senior Program Manager → Portfolio Lead → Country Programs Director. This is the ideal hierarchy inside the client’s company and thus the expected growth cycle.
K sh 240,000 – 380,000 gross / month