Save the Children International (SCI) is the world’s leading independent organization for children, working across more than 120 countries to ensure that every child has the opportunity to survive, learn, and be protected. In Kenya, Save the Children continues to implement a diverse range of programs focused on health, education, child protection, livelihoods, and humanitarian response.
The organization seeks to strengthen its operations and program delivery by recruiting qualified and committed professionals for the following positions. These roles will support ongoing and upcoming projects, including those focused on climate resilience, livelihood enhancement, governance, and accountability in various parts of Kenya.
MEAL Assistant – Nandi, Kenya
Posting Date: 09/10/2025
Project Context:
The Building Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacities of Tea Producing Communities in Nandi Project seeks to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder tea farmers, especially women and children, through climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, agroforestry, reforestation, and improved market access. The project also integrates nutrition awareness initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and resilience of target communities in the face of climate change.
Role Purpose:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Assistant will support the effective implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework under the guidance of the MEAL Coordinator and Programme Manager. The role involves ensuring accurate data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and timely reporting to strengthen accountability, learning, and adaptive management within the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and maintenance of the project’s M&E system in alignment with organizational standards and donor requirements.
- Collect, compile, and verify project data from the field, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites to assess implementation progress and gather feedback from beneficiaries.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic performance reports and contribute to data visualization and presentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in baseline, midline, and endline surveys, including data entry, cleaning, and analysis support.
- Facilitate learning sessions and reflection meetings with field teams to review progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
- Promote accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaints handling, to enhance transparency and beneficiary satisfaction.
- Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform future programming.
Community Liaison Officer – Nandi, Kenya
Posting Date: 09/10/2025
Role Purpose:
The Community Liaison Officer will play a central role in implementing a four-year program designed to strengthen agro-economies, enhance climate resilience, and improve the well-being of smallholder tea farmers, particularly women and children, in Nandi County. The project aims to integrate climate-sensitive land management practices, promote access to carbon market finance, and enhance sustainable livelihoods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project and community stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination and communication.
- Support mobilization and engagement of smallholder farmers, farmer groups, and community-based organizations in project activities.
- Facilitate training sessions and community outreach programs focused on climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and reforestation.
- Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in project implementation and decision-making processes.
- Coordinate with local leaders, government agencies, and private sector actors to foster partnerships that strengthen community resilience.
- Support documentation and dissemination of community feedback to enhance project responsiveness.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes by providing field-level data and feedback on activity outcomes.
- Assist in organizing field visits, workshops, and community forums for project awareness and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure adherence to Save the Children’s safeguarding and accountability policies in all community interactions.
Driver – Kenya
Posting Date: 09/10/2025
Role Purpose:
The Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport of staff, visitors, and goods within Save the Children’s Kenya program. The role ensures proper maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality of assigned vehicles, adhering to all organizational and safety protocols. The position requires high standards of discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive authorized personnel and goods to designated destinations in a safe and timely manner.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
- Maintain accurate vehicle records including mileage, fuel consumption, and service logs.
- Ensure vehicles are kept clean, well-maintained, and appropriately fueled at all times.
- Report any mechanical faults or accidents immediately to the supervisor and assist with accident reports when required.
- Comply with traffic laws and organizational policies on vehicle management.
- Support logistics operations during field visits, including loading and unloading of materials.
- Maintain confidentiality of official matters and represent Save the Children professionally while on duty.
- During emergencies, support humanitarian response logistics as required, including extended work hours.
Partnerships and Localisation Coordinator – Kenya
Posting Date: 08/10/2025
Role Purpose:
The Partnerships and Localisation Coordinator will provide strategic and technical support to enhance localization and partnership initiatives within the Nandi Carbon – Climate Resilience, Livelihoods, and Nutrition Project. The position focuses on partner capacity strengthening, coordination, and alignment with Save the Children’s localization strategy. The role reports to the Head of Awards, Localization, and Partnerships, with a dotted line to the Country Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of the localization strategy, ensuring that local partners are effectively engaged in program delivery.
- Support identification, assessment, and onboarding of local implementing partners.
- Facilitate capacity strengthening initiatives, including training, mentoring, and technical assistance for partner organizations.
- Coordinate regular partner review meetings to monitor performance, discuss challenges, and share learning.
- Ensure that partnership management processes comply with SCI policies and donor requirements.
- Foster collaboration between Save the Children and local partners to promote sustainability and local ownership.
- Support partners in developing strong governance, financial management, and compliance systems.
- Document and share good practices, lessons learned, and success stories on localization and partnership strengthening.
- Provide support to partnership audits and contribute to partner performance evaluations.
- During humanitarian crises, assist in partner coordination and response efforts as required.
Risk, Governance and Compliance Manager – Kenya
Posting Date: 01/10/2025
Role Purpose:
The Risk, Governance, and Compliance Manager (RGCM) is a key leadership role that provides strategic oversight of risk management, governance frameworks, and compliance systems across the Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. Reporting directly to the Country Director, the RGCM ensures that Save the Children International operates in full compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, and national laws. The position also promotes a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across all levels of operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of risk management and compliance frameworks in alignment with SCI global standards.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify internal and external threats to operational and programmatic integrity.
- Develop and oversee mitigation plans to address identified risks.
- Ensure governance structures and processes are functioning effectively, supporting decision-making and accountability.
- Provide technical guidance and support to departments in interpreting and implementing compliance requirements.
- Coordinate internal audits and support management in implementing corrective actions.
- Promote awareness and capacity building on risk management and compliance among staff and partners.
- Review policies, procedures, and systems to ensure continuous improvement and relevance to the local context.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen ethical standards and foster a culture of transparency.
- Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and resolution processes to ensure timely and fair handling.
- Contribute to strategic planning by providing risk-based insights and recommendations to senior management.
Conclusion
Save the Children Kenya remains committed to delivering programs that transform the lives of children and communities through resilience building, sustainable livelihoods, governance enhancement, and effective partnerships. The above positions present an opportunity for professionals who are passionate about creating lasting impact through evidence-driven, accountable, and community-centered interventions.
Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the designated application portal before the stated closing dates.
