Save the Children International (SCI), a global leader in child-focused humanitarian and development programming, is currently recruiting for multiple positions across Kenya. These roles span child protection, psychosocial support, supply chain management, finance, and programme development, supporting both emergency and long-term interventions in refugee and host community settings.
The opportunities are based primarily in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps, with some roles supporting broader country operations. The organization continues to strengthen its operational and programmatic capacity to deliver high-impact interventions that protect children’s rights, improve wellbeing, and enhance resilience among vulnerable populations.
These positions are designed for professionals seeking to contribute to humanitarian programming, operational excellence, and sustainable development outcomes. The roles offer exposure to multi-sectoral programming, inter-agency coordination, and international best practices in child protection, logistics, and financial management.
Project Assistant (Case Worker) – Kakuma
Role Purpose
The Project Assistant (Case Worker) plays a central role in the implementation of child protection case management services within Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps and the surrounding host communities. The position focuses on ensuring that vulnerable children receive timely, appropriate, and high-quality case management services in line with established child protection frameworks and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the identification, documentation, and management of child protection cases. The Case Worker is responsible for conducting Best Interest Assessments (BIAs) and ensuring that all cases are handled in a structured, ethical, and child-centered manner.
The position requires direct engagement with children and families to assess risks, develop case plans, and ensure appropriate referrals to specialized services. This includes continuous follow-up to monitor progress and ensure that interventions remain relevant and effective.
The Project Assistant works closely with community-based structures, including child protection committees, volunteers, and local partners, to strengthen community-level response mechanisms. The role also contributes to awareness-raising activities aimed at preventing child protection risks and promoting child rights.
Documentation and reporting are critical components of the role. The Case Worker is expected to maintain accurate case records, ensure confidentiality, and comply with data protection protocols. The role also contributes to program monitoring and reporting requirements.
The position operates under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer or Coordinator and contributes to the broader child protection strategy implemented by Save the Children.
Project Assistant (Psychosocial Counsellor)
Role Purpose
The Project Assistant (Psychosocial Counsellor) is responsible for delivering mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to children experiencing emotional, psychological, or social distress. The role supports the integration of psychosocial care within child protection programming, ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive holistic support.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychosocial Counsellor provides individual and group counselling services to children identified as experiencing distress. This includes cases referred internally by Save the Children or externally by partner organizations operating within the project areas.
The role involves assessing psychosocial needs and developing tailored intervention plans that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and recovery. The counsellor works closely with caregivers and families to ensure a supportive environment for children.
A key aspect of the role is building the capacity of community structures, volunteers, and partner staff on MHPSS approaches. This includes delivering training sessions aligned with interagency guidelines and international standards to ensure a layered and sustainable support system.
The Project Assistant contributes to the design and implementation of psychosocial activities, including structured group sessions, recreational activities, and community-based interventions that enhance social cohesion and wellbeing.
The role also includes maintaining proper documentation of counselling sessions, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards, including confidentiality and informed consent.
The position reports to the Child Protection Coordinator and plays a critical role in strengthening the mental health and psychosocial component of child protection programming in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Supply Chain Assistant – Fleet, Asset and Warehouse Management
Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Assistant supports the efficient management of fleet operations, assets, and warehouse functions within Save the Children’s Kenya program. The role ensures compliance with internal policies and contributes to the smooth functioning of logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
The role supports the implementation of fleet management policies, ensuring that vehicles are operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established guidelines. This includes monitoring vehicle usage, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring proper documentation of fleet activities.
In asset management, the Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for tracking organizational assets, maintaining accurate records, and supporting periodic asset verification exercises. The role ensures that assets are used appropriately and safeguarded against loss or damage.
The position also contributes to warehouse management activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods. The role ensures that warehouse operations are conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures, including inventory control, stock management, and documentation.
The Supply Chain Assistant works closely with program and support teams to ensure timely availability of supplies and equipment required for project implementation. Coordination with different departments is essential to align logistics support with operational needs.
The role reports to the Supply Chain Coordinator and contributes to strengthening the overall supply chain system within the organization.
Supply Chain Officer – Sourcing
Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Officer (Sourcing) is responsible for coordinating procurement and sourcing activities across Save the Children’s Kenya Country Office. The role ensures that goods and services are procured efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves developing and maintaining a sourcing pipeline that anticipates future procurement needs for both development and humanitarian programs. This proactive approach ensures that sourcing activities are aligned with program timelines and priorities.
The Supply Chain Officer manages end-to-end sourcing processes, including market assessments, solicitation of bids, evaluation of suppliers, and contract award. All sourcing activities must comply with the Procurement Manual and adhere to principles of fairness, transparency, and value for money.
Supplier relationship management is a key responsibility. The role involves building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
The officer ensures that procurement processes are well-documented and that all records are maintained in accordance with audit requirements. The role also supports continuous improvement of sourcing strategies and contributes to supply chain optimization.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring that program teams have timely access to the goods and services required for effective implementation.
Finance Officer – Shared Services
Role Purpose
The Finance Officer is part of the Country Shared Services Finance team and is responsible for supporting financial operations across the organization. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves managing payments to suppliers, ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. This includes verifying supporting documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
The Finance Officer is responsible for performing account reconciliations and ensuring that all financial records are accurate and up to date. The role also involves recharging expenses to appropriate budget lines and ensuring proper allocation of costs.
The position supports adherence to financial policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring that internal controls are maintained at all times. The role contributes to audit readiness and compliance with donor requirements.
Coordination with other departments, including administration and logistics, is essential to ensure smooth financial operations. The Finance Officer also liaises with regional offices to ensure alignment with broader financial management frameworks.
The role contributes to delivering high-quality financial services that support program implementation and organizational accountability.
Programme Development Officer
Role Purpose
The Programme Development Officer supports the design, coordination, and submission of high-quality project proposals aligned with Save the Children’s strategic priorities. The role is integral to resource mobilization and program growth.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves coordinating proposal development processes, ensuring that all components are completed on time and meet donor requirements. This includes drafting narrative sections, consolidating inputs from technical teams, and ensuring coherence across proposals.
The Programme Development Officer maintains proposal tracking systems and ensures that all donor-related information is properly documented and accessible. The role contributes to knowledge management and organizational learning.
The position supports opportunity tracking by identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with the Country Strategic Plan. The role leads coordination for small to medium-sized proposals and supports larger, complex submissions.
The officer works closely with technical teams, finance, and operations to ensure that proposals are realistic, compliant, and competitive. The role also contributes to post-submission follow-up and donor engagement processes.
The position plays a key role in strengthening Save the Children’s capacity to secure funding and expand its impact across Kenya.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official Save the Children International careers platform. Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted and that applications are completed before the respective deadlines.
Save the Children International is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. All recruitment processes are conducted in line with the organization’s policies and standards.
