Save the Children has announced several job opportunities in Kenya for professionals seeking careers in administration, finance, governance, compliance, and humanitarian operations. The organisation continues to play a major role in advancing child protection, education, health, and emergency response initiatives across Kenya and the wider East Africa region.
The latest vacancies provide opportunities for individuals interested in supporting operational systems, financial management, governance structures, and compliance frameworks within one of the world’s leading humanitarian and child-focused organisations. These positions are suitable for candidates seeking to contribute to impactful programmes while gaining exposure to international development and nonprofit operations.
The available positions include:
- Administrative Operations Assistant
- Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern
- Finance Assistant
These roles are based in Kenya and are aimed at supporting the organisation’s operational effectiveness and programme delivery standards.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children through access to education, healthcare, nutrition, protection, and emergency assistance. The organisation operates in numerous countries worldwide and works closely with governments, donors, communities, and development partners to support vulnerable children and families.
In Kenya, Save the Children implements programmes focused on child protection, education, health, nutrition, livelihoods, and emergency response. The organisation also supports refugee populations, climate resilience projects, and governance initiatives aimed at improving child welfare and community wellbeing.
The newly announced vacancies form part of the organisation’s broader commitment to strengthening operational support systems and ensuring effective programme implementation across its offices and projects.
- Administrative Operations Assistant
Save the Children is seeking to recruit an Administrative Operations Assistant to support operational administration requirements and ensure the effective implementation of administrative procedures.
The role will operate under the supervision of the Administration Officer and will focus on ensuring compliance with established administration standard operating procedures while supporting the smooth running of office operations.
Role Purpose
The Administrative Operations Assistant will support the fulfilment of operational administration requirements for Save the Children and help implement laid down Administration Standard Operating Procedures.
The role is expected to contribute to efficient office coordination, administrative support services, and operational effectiveness within the organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Administrative Operations Assistant will be responsible for:
- Supporting daily office administration activities
- Assisting in implementing administration standard operating procedures
- Coordinating administrative logistics and operational requirements
- Supporting document management and record keeping
- Assisting in office coordination and communication processes
- Supporting procurement and asset administration processes where required
- Ensuring administrative compliance with organisational procedures
- Supporting staff operational requirements within the office
- Assisting with scheduling and coordination of meetings and office activities
- Supporting inventory and office supplies management
- Assisting in maintaining efficient administrative systems
- Supporting travel and logistical coordination where necessary
The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple operational activities simultaneously.
Candidates interested in administration, operations support, office coordination, and nonprofit operational systems may find this role suitable for career growth within the humanitarian sector.
- Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern
Save the Children is also recruiting a Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern to support audit processes, compliance monitoring, and internal controls within the Kenya programme.
This internship position offers exposure to governance frameworks, donor compliance systems, internal controls, audit coordination, and risk management processes within an international humanitarian organisation.
Role Purpose
The intern will work closely with finance and programme teams to ensure efficient support is provided to external audit teams with the objective of minimising issues arising from external audits.
The position will also support efforts aimed at promoting and strengthening a culture of compliance throughout Save the Children Kenya programmes and partner organisations.
Under the direction of the Internal Controls and Compliance Coordinator, the intern will assist in overseeing adherence to internal policies, procedures, and donor compliance regulations while supporting the documentation, investigation, and resolution of non-conformities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern will support the organisation through:
- Assisting external audit support processes
- Working with finance and programme teams during audit exercises
- Supporting internal controls and compliance monitoring activities
- Assisting in promoting compliance awareness within programmes and partner organisations
- Supporting adherence to internal policies and procedures
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with donor regulations and requirements
- Supporting documentation and tracking of compliance issues
- Assisting in investigation and resolution of non-conformities
- Supporting governance and risk management initiatives
- Assisting in compliance reporting and monitoring processes
- Supporting internal review and assessment activities
- Assisting in strengthening accountability and governance systems
- Supporting coordination between departments during audit and compliance reviews
This internship presents an opportunity for individuals seeking experience in governance, risk management, compliance, audit support, donor regulations, and organisational accountability systems.
The role may particularly suit candidates interested in finance compliance, governance systems, nonprofit accountability, internal audit support, and donor-funded programme operations.
- Finance Assistant
Save the Children is also seeking a Finance Assistant to support finance operations within the ESARO Nairobi Office.
The role focuses on strengthening finance systems, generating timely financial information, supporting payroll administration, and contributing to the smooth functioning of finance operations within the organisation.
Role Purpose
The Finance Assistant will support the ESARO Nairobi Office in strengthening and maintaining the integrity of finance systems while ensuring timely financial information is generated for senior management.
The position will also support cash flow management, payroll administration, and overall finance department operations.
This role will primarily focus on supporting operations of the SCI global team based in the East Africa Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant will support the organisation through:
- Supporting maintenance and integrity of finance systems
- Assisting in preparation and generation of financial information
- Supporting timely financial reporting processes
- Assisting senior managers with financial information requirements
- Supporting cash flow management activities
- Assisting payroll administration processes
- Supporting finance department operations
- Assisting in financial records management and documentation
- Supporting financial reconciliation processes
- Assisting in monitoring financial transactions and systems
- Supporting budget tracking and finance coordination activities
- Assisting in maintaining compliance with finance procedures and controls
- Supporting operational finance requirements for the East Africa Office
- Assisting finance teams in ensuring efficient financial management systems
The role is suitable for individuals interested in finance operations, accounting support, financial systems administration, payroll support, and nonprofit financial management.
Working at Save the Children Kenya
Save the Children continues to attract professionals interested in humanitarian work, nonprofit operations, and development-focused careers.
Employees and interns within the organisation often gain exposure to:
- International humanitarian operations
- Child-focused development programmes
- Finance and compliance systems
- Governance and accountability frameworks
- Administration and operational coordination
- Donor-funded programme management
- Multi-country and regional operations
- Professional development opportunities
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Humanitarian response systems
The organisation operates in a dynamic environment where operational efficiency, accountability, compliance, and programme effectiveness remain central to achieving impact for children and communities.
Why These Opportunities Matter
The announced vacancies reflect the growing need for strong operational systems within humanitarian organisations operating across Kenya and the East African region.
Administration, compliance, governance, and finance functions remain essential in ensuring that humanitarian programmes are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
Professionals working in these functions contribute significantly to programme accountability, operational sustainability, and organisational effectiveness.
For individuals seeking to build careers in international NGOs, humanitarian organisations, governance systems, or finance operations, these roles may provide valuable exposure and experience.
Application Deadlines
The vacancies were posted between 18th May 2026 and 19th May 2026.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications within the timelines indicated on the official Save the Children careers platform.
Available Vacancies Summary
- Administrative Operations Assistant
- Location: Kenya
- Posting Date: 19/05/2026
- Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern
- Location: Kenya
- Posting Date: 19/05/2026
- Finance Assistant
- Location: Kenya
- Posting Date: 18/05/2026
Application Process
Candidates interested in these opportunities can access the official careers portal of Save the Children Careers for additional details and application instructions.
