The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has announced new career opportunities in Kenya for professionals seeking to work in humanitarian response, refugee education, and administrative support services. These vacancies provide an opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to programmes that support displaced communities, strengthen education systems, and improve operational efficiency in humanitarian settings.
The latest openings are based in Nairobi, Turkana County, and Garissa County. NRC continues to play a significant role in delivering humanitarian assistance and long-term recovery programmes in areas affected by displacement and crises across East Africa and beyond.
The organization is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Consortium Manager Sudan (Based in Nairobi)
- Education Officer Kenya Kakuma
- Administrative Technical Assistant
These opportunities are suitable for individuals with experience in programme coordination, education project implementation, administration, technical support, and humanitarian operations.
About the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an international humanitarian organization that supports displaced populations worldwide. The organization works in areas affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement by delivering emergency relief, education support, shelter assistance, food security programmes, legal assistance, and livelihood initiatives.
NRC operates in several countries and collaborates with governments, development partners, local communities, and humanitarian agencies to improve the living conditions of refugees, internally displaced persons, and host communities.
The organization is known for implementing programmes that focus on dignity, protection, accountability, and sustainable humanitarian interventions.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the advertised positions.
- Consortium Manager Sudan (Based in Nairobi)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 19 May 2026
The Consortium Manager Sudan position is based in Nairobi and focuses on supporting humanitarian coordination and programme implementation related to Sudan operations. The role is expected to oversee consortium activities, strengthen partnerships, and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders involved in programme delivery.
The position requires an individual capable of managing complex humanitarian operations while maintaining strong collaboration with partners, donors, and technical teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the overall coordination and management of consortium activities related to Sudan operations
- Ensure effective collaboration between consortium partners and stakeholders
- Support programme implementation in accordance with agreed objectives and donor requirements
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of consortium activities
- Facilitate communication between NRC teams, donors, implementing partners, and relevant authorities
- Coordinate planning meetings, reporting processes, and programme reviews
- Support budget monitoring and financial accountability within consortium projects
- Identify operational risks and propose mitigation measures
- Ensure compliance with NRC policies, donor regulations, and humanitarian standards
- Strengthen partnerships and support capacity-building initiatives where necessary
- Contribute to strategic planning and programme development activities
- Prepare and submit programme reports and updates as required
- Support coordination of emergency response activities related to Sudan programmes
- Promote accountability, inclusion, and protection principles across consortium activities
The role may involve engagement with regional stakeholders, humanitarian agencies, and operational teams working on Sudan-related interventions.
- Education Officer Kenya Kakuma
Location: Turkana County, Kenya
Posting Date: 12 May 2026
The Education Officer position is based in Kakuma, Turkana County. The role focuses on supporting implementation, coordination, and monitoring of activities within the Education Core Competency.
According to the job description, the Project Officer will work closely with schools, local education authorities, community stakeholders, and partners to ensure successful delivery of education programmes. The position is particularly important in supporting education access and quality within refugee settings.
The role requires strong coordination skills, understanding of education challenges in displacement contexts, and commitment to equitable access to education.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day implementation of NRC education projects in Kakuma
- Coordinate programme activities with schools and education stakeholders
- Work closely with local education authorities and community representatives
- Monitor project implementation to ensure programme objectives are achieved
- Support education interventions targeting refugee and host communities
- Participate in planning and execution of educational activities
- Conduct field visits to schools and learning centres
- Prepare implementation reports and programme updates
- Support teacher engagement and school coordination activities
- Assist in identifying gaps and challenges affecting programme delivery
- Collaborate with humanitarian partners involved in education programming
- Promote inclusion and equitable access to education services
- Support community mobilization and stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Maintain proper project documentation and records
- Ensure activities are implemented in line with NRC standards and guidelines
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities within the education programme
- Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions related to education programming
The role is suitable for candidates interested in humanitarian education programming and community-based project implementation in refugee settings.
- Administrative Technical Assistant
Location: Garissa County, Kenya
Posting Date: 8 May 2026
The Administrative Technical Assistant position is based in Garissa County and supports the day-to-day implementation of support functions in Administration, IT, Health Safety & Security activities within the Dadaab Area Office.
The position focuses on operational support and safeguarding organizational assets at field offices and compounds. The role is important in ensuring efficient office operations and administrative coordination within humanitarian field environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support implementation of daily administrative activities within the Dadaab Area Office
- Assist in IT support and coordination of technical functions
- Support Health, Safety and Security-related activities in the office and field compounds
- Ensure organizational assets are safeguarded and properly managed
- Assist in maintaining office systems and operational procedures
- Support logistics and office coordination activities
- Maintain proper administrative records and documentation
- Assist with inventory tracking and asset management
- Coordinate office support services and administrative requests
- Support staff with administrative and operational needs
- Ensure compliance with NRC administrative procedures and guidelines
- Assist in maintaining office safety standards and protocols
- Support communication and coordination within the area office
- Participate in routine operational support activities
- Assist with filing, data management, and office organization
- Provide technical and administrative assistance to relevant departments
This role is ideal for individuals interested in humanitarian operations support, office administration, and technical coordination within field environments.
Working Environment at NRC
NRC operates in challenging humanitarian environments where collaboration, accountability, and adaptability are important. Staff members often work closely with affected communities, humanitarian partners, and local authorities to implement programmes that respond to urgent and long-term needs.
The organization emphasizes operational efficiency, protection of vulnerable populations, and evidence-based programme implementation. Employees may work in multicultural teams and dynamic field settings requiring strong communication and coordination skills.
NRC programmes in Kenya focus on areas such as:
- Education
- Shelter and settlements
- Livelihoods and food security
- Water, sanitation and hygiene
- Information, counselling and legal assistance
- Emergency response and protection services
The organization also works extensively in refugee-hosting areas including Kakuma and Dadaab.
Why These Opportunities Matter
Humanitarian and development careers continue to play a major role in supporting vulnerable communities across the region. The advertised positions contribute directly to programme delivery, operational support, and humanitarian coordination efforts.
The Education Officer role supports access to education for displaced learners and host communities. The Consortium Manager role strengthens humanitarian coordination and programme effectiveness related to Sudan operations. Meanwhile, the Administrative Technical Assistant role ensures smooth operational and technical support within field offices.
These opportunities may attract candidates with backgrounds in humanitarian programming, administration, education, operations support, project coordination, and refugee response.
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to submit applications through the official recruitment platform provided by the organization before the respective deadlines indicated in the vacancy announcements.
Applicants are encouraged to review each job description carefully and ensure all required documents are submitted during the application process.
Positions Summary
- Consortium Manager Sudan (Based in Nairobi)
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Posting Date: 19 May 2026
- Education Officer Kenya Kakuma
- Location: Turkana County, Kenya
- Posting Date: 12 May 2026
- Administrative Technical Assistant
- Location: Garissa County, Kenya
- Posting Date: 8 May 2026
These NRC vacancies provide opportunities for professionals interested in humanitarian work, refugee support programmes, education coordination, and operational support services in Kenya and the wider region.
