Save the Children International is a global organization committed to advancing the rights and wellbeing of children, ensuring they survive, learn, and are protected from harm. Operating across multiple regions and contexts, the organization works in partnership with communities, governments, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver evidence-based programmes that address immediate needs while strengthening long-term systems. In Kenya, Save the Children International implements a wide range of interventions across health, nutrition, education, child protection, governance, and humanitarian response, guided by strong accountability, research, and compliance frameworks.
To support the effective delivery of its programmes and the continued strengthening of organizational systems, Save the Children International is inviting applications for several professional roles based in Kenya. These roles are situated within different functional areas, including research and evaluation, risk and compliance, and health and nutrition programming. Each position plays a distinct role in ensuring that programmes are implemented effectively, risks are well managed, and evidence is generated to inform decision-making and improve outcomes for children and communities.
This job hiring advert is intended for publication on a third-party job board and provides a comprehensive overview of the available positions, including detailed job descriptions and role responsibilities. All information has been presented in a neutral, professional tone and arranged in an easy-to-read format to support prospective applicants in understanding the scope and expectations of each role. All listed positions are based in Kenya and are open to qualified candidates who meet the role requirements as outlined in the respective job descriptions.
Available Positions
- Research and Evaluation Senior Officer
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 14 January 2026
Role Overview
The Research and Evaluation Senior Officer position is situated within Save the Children International’s research, evaluation, and learning function. The role is designed to strengthen the organization’s ability to generate, manage, and use high-quality evidence to inform programme design, implementation, and strategic decision-making. The Research and Evaluation Senior Officer works as part of a broader team responsible for ensuring that research and evaluation activities are conducted in line with organizational standards, ethical principles, and donor requirements.
This role supports the development and implementation of research and evaluation initiatives across programmes in Kenya, working closely with programme teams, technical advisors, and external partners. The position contributes to building a strong culture of learning and accountability, ensuring that evidence is systematically collected, analyzed, and applied to improve programme quality and impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Research and Evaluation Senior Officer is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of research and evaluation activities across multiple programmes. This includes contributing to the development of research questions, evaluation frameworks, and methodologies that are aligned with programme objectives and organizational priorities.
The role involves coordinating data collection activities, ensuring that tools and processes are appropriate, ethical, and contextually relevant. This includes supporting quantitative and qualitative data collection efforts, overseeing field-based research activities, and ensuring adherence to data quality standards.
The officer plays a key role in data management and analysis, supporting the cleaning, organization, and analysis of datasets. This includes working with programme and technical teams to interpret findings and draw evidence-based conclusions that can inform programme improvements and strategic decisions.
Another key responsibility is the preparation of research and evaluation reports, briefs, and presentations. The Research and Evaluation Senior Officer supports the synthesis of findings into clear and accessible products for different audiences, including internal teams, donors, and external stakeholders.
The role also contributes to strengthening monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems within the organization. This includes providing technical support to programme teams on evaluation design, learning agendas, and evidence use, as well as contributing to capacity-building initiatives related to research and evaluation.
The Research and Evaluation Senior Officer collaborates with external research partners, consultants, and academic institutions as required. This includes supporting contract management, coordinating inputs, and ensuring that externally conducted research and evaluations meet organizational standards.
In addition, the role supports compliance with ethical standards and safeguarding requirements in all research and evaluation activities. This includes ensuring that informed consent processes are followed and that data protection and confidentiality requirements are met.
- Risk, Governance, and Compliance Assistant
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 13 January 2026
Role Purpose
The Risk, Governance, and Compliance Assistant supports the Risk, Governance, and Compliance Team in strengthening internal controls, managing organizational risks, and promoting compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and applicable regulations. The role contributes to ensuring that Save the Children International operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its activities in Kenya.
The position works closely with the Risk, Governance, and Compliance Manager and collaborates with finance, programme, and operations teams. The role is central to supporting audits, reviews, and investigations, and to ensuring that identified risks and non-conformities are appropriately documented, addressed, and resolved.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Risk, Governance, and Compliance Assistant supports the planning and implementation of internal audits and reviews. This includes assisting with audit preparation, documentation, and follow-up activities to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks within the organization and among implementing partners.
The role involves supporting investigations related to incidents, complaints, or allegations, under the guidance of the Risk, Governance, and Compliance Manager. This includes assisting with information gathering, documentation, and coordination to ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, confidential, and systematic manner.
The assistant supports the monitoring of compliance with internal policies, procedures, and donor regulations. This includes reviewing documentation, identifying areas of non-compliance, and supporting corrective action planning in collaboration with relevant teams.
Another key responsibility is supporting external audits. The role works closely with finance and programme teams to facilitate external audit processes, including coordinating documentation, responding to auditor queries, and supporting the resolution of audit findings.
The Risk, Governance, and Compliance Assistant contributes to the maintenance of risk registers and compliance tracking tools. This includes updating records, monitoring the status of mitigation actions, and supporting regular reporting on risk and compliance matters.
The role also supports awareness-raising and capacity-building activities related to risk management, governance, and compliance. This includes assisting with the development of guidance materials, supporting training sessions, and promoting a culture of compliance across the organization.
In addition, the assistant supports the documentation and reporting of non-conformities and incidents, ensuring that cases are properly recorded and tracked through to resolution. The role ensures that relevant information is escalated appropriately and that lessons learned are shared with relevant stakeholders.
- Health and Nutrition Officer
Location: Kenya (Wajir County)
Posting Date: 09 January 2026
Role Purpose
The Health and Nutrition Officer supports the implementation of the Pathway to Health Project in Wajir County. The role focuses on strengthening health systems, promoting healthy behaviors, and improving access to timely and quality health and nutrition services for communities. The position contributes to rebuilding health worker capacity and supporting integrated outreach services in collaboration with county and sub-county health teams.
This role is embedded within programme implementation and works closely with the Project Health and Nutrition Coordinator or Program Manager. The Health and Nutrition Officer plays a key role in translating project objectives into practical, well-coordinated activities at community and facility levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Health and Nutrition Officer is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of health and nutrition activities under the Pathway to Health Project. This includes contributing to annual and quarterly work plans, activity schedules, and implementation strategies in alignment with project objectives.
The role involves working closely with county and sub-county health teams to strengthen health systems. This includes supporting coordination meetings, joint planning processes, and the integration of project activities within existing government health structures.
The officer supports capacity-building initiatives for health workers and community health staff. This includes facilitating or supporting training sessions, mentoring activities, and supportive supervision to enhance the skills and performance of frontline health personnel.
Community engagement is a core aspect of the role. The Health and Nutrition Officer supports the planning and implementation of community health activities, including integrated outreach services and community-based health and nutrition interventions. This includes working with community structures to promote participation and ownership.
The role also supports the promotion of social and behavior change strategies aimed at improving health-seeking behaviors and nutrition practices. This includes contributing to the design and implementation of communication activities and working with partners to ensure messages are culturally appropriate and effective.
Monitoring and reporting are key responsibilities of the position. The Health and Nutrition Officer supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data, contributing to routine monitoring, donor reports, and internal updates. The role ensures that data is accurate, timely, and used to inform programme adjustments.
The officer contributes to procurement and logistical planning related to health and nutrition activities. This includes supporting the development of procurement plans, tracking supplies, and coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
The Health and Nutrition Officer also supports coordination with other programme sectors and partners to promote integrated programming. This includes participating in coordination forums, sharing information, and contributing to joint initiatives that address the broader determinants of health and nutrition.
General Information
All listed positions are based in Kenya and are part of Save the Children International’s efforts to strengthen programme quality, accountability, and impact. The organization applies robust safeguarding, accountability, and ethical standards across all roles and expects staff to uphold these principles in the course of their duties.
This job hiring advert has been structured to provide clear and comprehensive information for prospective applicants and is suitable for publication on a third-party job board. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job descriptions carefully to understand the scope and responsibilities associated with each role.
