Save the Children is a globally recognized organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. In Kenya, Save the Children works across multiple sectors, implementing programs that promote children’s rights, provide access to quality education, ensure health and nutrition, and protect children from harm.
As part of its ongoing commitment to nurture young talent and build future leaders in humanitarian and development work, Save the Children Kenya and Madagascar Country Office is inviting qualified and passionate individuals to apply for a range of internship positions. These opportunities provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development in various functional areas of the organization.
The following internship opportunities are available for qualified applicants:
Administration Intern
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Role Purpose:
The Administration Intern will work under the supervision of the Administration Officer to support the implementation of the organization’s administrative functions. The position is designed to provide learning and exposure to administrative processes within an international humanitarian organization, ensuring smooth operations across departments in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Job Description:
The Administration Intern will assist in the day-to-day running of administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with Save the Children’s Administration Standard Operating Procedures. Responsibilities will include supporting logistics coordination, maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and assisting in the preparation of meetings and events.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the management of office supplies and ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Supporting the coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements for staff and visitors.
- Assisting in maintaining accurate and up-to-date administrative records and documentation.
- Helping in organizing meetings, workshops, and other internal events, including taking minutes where necessary.
- Supporting procurement processes related to administrative functions by preparing requisitions and following up on deliveries.
- Ensuring the proper filing of all administrative documents for easy retrieval.
- Liaising with service providers and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Assisting in the maintenance of office facilities to ensure a conducive working environment.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for the intern to gain practical experience in operations, logistics, and office administration in a professional, international NGO setting.
Awards and Partnerships Intern
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Role Purpose:
The Awards and Partnerships Intern will play a critical role in supporting the effective management of grants and partnerships. Working closely with various departments, the intern will assist in ensuring compliance with donor regulations, efficient project implementation, and smooth coordination with implementing partners.
Job Description:
The intern will support the Awards Management and Partnerships teams by contributing to the administration and monitoring of grants, sub-awards, and partner relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the preparation and review of award and partnership documentation.
- Supporting the process of monitoring partner performance and compliance with donor requirements.
- Helping to maintain the awards tracking system and ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Participating in internal coordination meetings to follow up on implementation progress and compliance matters.
- Assisting with the organization of partner capacity-building workshops and meetings.
- Supporting the Awards and Partnerships team in generating reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring timely communication and documentation flow between Save the Children and its partners.
Through this role, the intern will gain practical experience in grants management, donor compliance, and partnership coordination in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
Finance Intern
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Role Purpose:
The Finance Intern will support the Finance Department in ensuring timely and accurate financial processing and reporting. This role is essential in strengthening financial controls and maintaining accountability across operations at the Country Office level.
Job Description:
The intern will work closely with the Finance team to enhance efficiency in financial management processes. This includes supporting the timely processing of payments, reconciling accounts, maintaining records, and ensuring adherence to organizational financial policies.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the preparation and processing of payment requests and ensuring supporting documentation is complete.
- Supporting the recording and reconciliation of financial transactions in line with organizational procedures.
- Helping in managing supplier and staff advances, ensuring timely liquidation and follow-up.
- Maintaining proper filing of financial documents and records for audit purposes.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
- Supporting the Finance team in responding to internal and external audit queries.
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure financial compliance and accuracy in reporting.
This internship offers valuable exposure to the financial management systems of a major international NGO, providing the intern with essential skills in accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
PDQI – New Business Development Intern
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Role Purpose:
The PDQI – New Business Development (NBD) Intern will be part of the Programme Development, Quality, and Impact (PDQI) Department at the Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. The intern will support the Head of Programme Development under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality. This role will contribute to growing Save the Children’s funding and partnerships in line with the Country Strategic Plan.
Job Description:
The NBD Intern will assist in identifying, developing, and coordinating new business opportunities. The role will involve working closely with the PDQI team to support proposal development, donor engagement, and information management processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development of concept notes and proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies.
- Assisting in coordinating inputs from technical teams, operations, and partners for funding submissions.
- Helping in mapping funding opportunities and maintaining donor intelligence databases.
- Contributing to internal knowledge management and documentation of funding initiatives.
- Supporting the preparation of presentations and briefing materials for donor engagements.
- Assisting in organizing NBD team meetings and maintaining records of progress on fundraising initiatives.
- Providing logistical and administrative support to the PDQI team on NBD-related tasks.
This internship offers an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of fundraising strategies, proposal development, and partnership building within a leading international humanitarian organization.
Programme Development, Quality, and Impact (PDQI) Intern
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Role Purpose:
The Programme Development, Quality, and Impact (PDQI) Intern will support the broader PDQI team within the Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. The intern will work under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, providing assistance in coordination, research, and documentation.
Job Description:
The PDQI Intern will help facilitate efficient planning, monitoring, and documentation of program quality initiatives. The role is designed to enhance the department’s capacity to deliver on its strategic priorities and ensure effective coordination of processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the preparation of work plans, reports, and coordination materials for the PDQI team.
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of program information to support planning and reporting.
- Helping to organize internal meetings, workshops, and reviews related to program quality and impact.
- Assisting in maintaining an information management system to track PDQI deliverables and outcomes.
- Supporting research and documentation of best practices and lessons learned from ongoing programs.
- Contributing to communication and advocacy materials in collaboration with the ACCM (Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications, and Media) team.
- Providing general administrative and logistical support to the PDQI department.
Through this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience in program coordination, data management, and quality assurance processes within a large-scale humanitarian context.
Save the Children International Talent Community
Save the Children Kenya encourages individuals who are passionate about contributing to meaningful work that makes a lasting difference in the lives of children to apply for the above internship opportunities. These positions provide an invaluable platform for young professionals to learn, grow, and contribute to humanitarian development efforts across Kenya and beyond.
Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review each position and apply for the role that aligns best with their interests and career aspirations. Save the Children values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, gender, or disability.
Applications should be submitted through the provided platform or contact channel as specified by Save the Children International.
