Save the Children International has announced new job vacancies and internship opportunities in Kenya, offering opportunities for individuals interested in humanitarian assistance, international development, resource mobilisation, water and sanitation, and mental health and psychosocial support.
The latest recruitment includes positions in New Business Development, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
The organisation is seeking individuals to support its humanitarian and development programmes, including initiatives targeting vulnerable children, families and communities across Kenya and the wider East and Southern Africa region.
The advertised opportunities include an internship within the regional resource mobilisation team, two WASH Assistant positions based in Garissa and Wajir, and a leadership position focusing on mental health and psychosocial support.
Available Job Vacancies at Save the Children Kenya
| No. | Position | Location | Posting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Business Development Intern (NBD) | Kenya | 29 September 2026 |
| 2 | WASH Assistant – Garissa | Garissa, Kenya | 29 September 2026 |
| 3 | WASH Assistant – Wajir | Wajir, Kenya | 29 September 2026 |
| 4 | Lead, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support | Kenya | 23 September 2026 |
1. New Business Development Intern (NBD)
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026
Employment Category: Internship
Position Overview
Save the Children is recruiting a New Business Development Intern to support its East and Southern Africa Regional and Multi-Country Programmes.
The intern will provide resource mobilisation and New Business Development (NBD) support to the Regional and Multi-Country Programmes team.
The position provides an opportunity to participate in activities related to resource mobilisation and programme development within an international humanitarian organisation.
Role Purpose
The New Business Development Intern will be part of Save the Children’s East and Southern Africa Regional and Multi-Country Programmes.
The position is intended to strengthen resource mobilisation and New Business Development support within the RMCP team.
The intern will work within the regional programme environment, contributing to activities associated with the development and mobilisation of resources for humanitarian and development programming.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The advertised role identifies the following principal areas of engagement:
- Providing resource mobilisation support to the Regional and Multi-Country Programmes team.
- Supporting New Business Development activities within the regional programme structure.
- Contributing to the resource mobilisation functions of Save the Children’s East and Southern Africa programmes.
- Working with the RMCP team in support of its programme development activities.
The detailed responsibilities, reporting arrangements and eligibility requirements should be reviewed in the complete vacancy announcement.
2. WASH Assistant – Garissa
Location: Garissa, Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026
Position Overview
Save the Children is recruiting a WASH Assistant to support the implementation of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programmes in Garissa.
The position will provide operational and programme implementation support to the WASH Officer.
The role focuses on delivering quality WASH interventions, including construction activities, non-food item support, hygiene promotion and emergency WASH services.
The position forms part of Save the Children’s humanitarian response targeting communities in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Tana River.
Role Purpose
The WASH Assistant will support the WASH Officer in implementing quality WASH programmes in communities targeted by Save the Children.
The position is specifically oriented towards emergency WASH response, including preparedness activities associated with El Niño-related crises.
Special attention will be given to integrating WASH interventions with other core programme sectors, including nutrition, food security, health, education and child protection.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The role covers the following areas of programme implementation:
- Supporting the WASH Officer in implementing quality water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.
- Providing support for WASH construction activities in targeted communities.
- Supporting activities involving non-food items (NFIs).
- Participating in hygiene promotion interventions.
- Supporting the expansion of emergency WASH services in communities targeted by Save the Children.
- Contributing to emergency WASH response activities.
- Supporting WASH preparedness activities in the context of El Niño-related crises.
- Promoting the integration of WASH interventions with nutrition programmes.
- Supporting linkages between WASH and food security activities.
- Contributing to the integration of WASH with health programmes.
- Supporting coordination between WASH interventions and education activities.
- Promoting linkages between WASH programming and child protection interventions.
Programme Coverage
The position supports humanitarian programming targeting communities in:
- Garissa
- Wajir
- Mandera
- Tana River
The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of WASH activities within the organisation’s emergency response framework.
3. WASH Assistant – Wajir
Location: Wajir, Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026
Position Overview
Save the Children is also recruiting a WASH Assistant for its operations in Wajir.
The position has a similar programme mandate to the Garissa-based vacancy and will support the implementation of quality WASH interventions in communities targeted by the organisation.
The WASH Assistant will provide the necessary support to the WASH Officer in programme implementation, including WASH construction, non-food item interventions, hygiene promotion and emergency WASH services.
The role is particularly focused on humanitarian response and preparedness activities.
Role Purpose
The post holder will support the implementation of Save the Children’s WASH programmes in communities across the targeted region.
The position will contribute to emergency response activities in the context of El Niño preparedness and related humanitarian needs.
The organisation places particular emphasis on integrating WASH activities with its other core sectors to support coordinated humanitarian programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The position will involve support in the following areas:
- Assisting the WASH Officer in implementing WASH programme activities.
- Supporting WASH construction interventions.
- Providing programme support for non-food item activities.
- Participating in hygiene promotion initiatives.
- Supporting the expansion of emergency WASH services.
- Contributing to WASH emergency response activities in targeted communities.
- Supporting preparedness activities associated with El Niño-related emergencies.
- Facilitating the integration of WASH activities with nutrition interventions.
- Supporting linkages between WASH programming and food security.
- Contributing to WASH integration with health services.
- Supporting coordination between WASH and education programmes.
- Promoting the integration of WASH interventions with child protection activities.
Geographical Programme Focus
The position contributes to WASH programming targeting communities in the wider operational region, including:
- Wajir
- Garissa
- Mandera
- Tana River
The Wajir-based position is advertised separately from the Garissa vacancy. Interested applicants should therefore select the appropriate vacancy when submitting their applications.
4. Lead, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 23 September 2026
Position Overview
Save the Children has also advertised the position of Lead, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.
The opportunity falls within the organisation’s mental health and psychosocial support area of programming.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support is commonly abbreviated as MHPSS and forms part of humanitarian and development interventions addressing the psychological and social well-being of individuals and communities.
The vacancy was posted on 23 September 2026 and appears among the organisation’s advertised opportunities in Kenya.
Role Information
The supplied vacancy listing identifies the position title, location and posting date but does not include the detailed job description.
Applicants interested in this position should consult the complete official vacancy announcement for information on:
- The full role purpose.
- Specific duties and responsibilities.
- Required qualifications and professional experience.
- Reporting arrangements.
- Employment terms.
- Application requirements and closing date.
How to Apply for Save the Children Jobs in Kenya
Interested candidates should visit the official Save the Children International recruitment portal to review the complete vacancy announcements.
Applicants should select the position that corresponds to their interests and qualifications before proceeding with the application.
The official recruitment platform provides access to available opportunities and the relevant application instructions.
Candidates interested in the New Business Development Internship, WASH Assistant positions or Mental Health and Psychosocial Support leadership vacancy should review the individual job descriptions before applying.
Application deadlines were not included in the supplied vacancy listing. Applicants should therefore confirm the applicable closing dates on the official recruitment portal.
Save the Children International Talent Community
Save the Children also provides a Talent Community through its recruitment platform.
Individuals interested in future opportunities may explore this option to stay connected with the organisation’s recruitment activities.
Important Application Information
- Applications should be submitted through the official recruitment channels.
- Candidates should review the complete requirements for their selected position.
- Applicants should ensure that the information provided in their applications is accurate.
- Each vacancy should be treated as a separate application opportunity.
- Applicants should confirm the application deadline before submitting their documents.
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