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PDQI New Business Development Intern at Save the Children

New Business Development Intern

Kenya

Job Description

TITLE: Programme Development Quality and Impact (PDQI) – New Business Development (NBD) Intern
TEAM/PROGRAMME: PDQI – NBD    LOCATION: Nairobi with travel to the field as required
GRADE: Internship    CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The PDQI-NBD intern will be part of Save the Children Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. He/ She will provide coordination support to the Head of Programme Development under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality.  The PDQI-NBD intern will support the day-to-day work of the New Business Development to grow Save the Children funding and partnerships at country level in order to resource the Country Strategic Plan. He/she will work closely with the PDQI team and contribute to the department’s priorities. The intern’s tasks will vary depending on the needs and ongoing work of the NBD team.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• The intern’s tasks will vary depending on the needs and ongoing work of the NBD team, and may include:Proposal Development  Supports Head of Programme Development in gathering information on new funding opportunities and in coordinating internal discussions to review new funding opportunities.  Supports the Head of Programme Development in the proposal development process, coordinating with PDQI team including MEAL & Media/Comms, Awards/Partnerships, Finance and other relevant Operations departments with the development of solicited and unsolicited proposals and concept notes.  
• Supports the Head of Programme Development in regularly communicating with SC members and donors (through programming updates, learning briefs, capacity statements), as well as internal communications (through fundraising updates).  
• Supports the Head of Programme Development in ensuring proposal development processes are defined and closely followed (such as developing proposal development SOP, preparing proposal development plans, and preparing proposal templates).  

Manages administrative business development processes including but not limited to: 

• Set-up of AMS records for new opportunities (in coordination with SC members), drafting of PART/AMET risk assessment tools, uploading business development documents to AMS, and ensuring proposal quality checks (such as Gender Equity Marker) are conducted for each proposal.    
• Updates and maintains business development trackers including but not limited to: Opportunity tracker, Proposal tracker, Pipeline funding tracker, Donor tracker, Member tracker, Document dissemination tracker, and any others.  
• Takes part in proposal coordination meetings and design workshops to support with documentation and action planning.Donor Engagement & Capture Planning    
• Supports the Head of Programme Development in developing donor engagement strategies and in implementing the respective donor engagement action plans.  
• Supports the Head of Programme Development in SC member/donor meetings to take notes and document engagement updates.  
• Actively reviews online portals (using list of portals shared by Head of Programme Development) and engages with colleagues to identify new funding opportunities in a timely manner.  
• Collects donor intelligence and maintains data base of strategies, meeting minutes, annual reports, SC Member provided guidance and fact sheets, and other relevant donor intelligence in a well-structured sharepoint folder.  Prepares printed briefs/packages for SC member/donor meetings and visits.Learning & Knowledge Management  Participate in all relevant PDQI meetings to learn and grow professional skills.  
• Updates and maintains the NBD sharepoint folders to keep structured overview of donors, opportunities, proposals & concept notes, as well as other PDQI team initiatives.   
• Updates and maintains knowledge data base of all proposals and concept notes (including version control), so that they can be effectively shared with colleagues when necessary and to inform continuous adaptations and improvements to program quality.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Science in Development Studies, Project/Community Development, Project Management or Bachelor of Arts in international development or related field.  
• An interest in advocacy and social justice issues.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.  Proficient in Information Management Systems such as SharePoint (added advantage).

Specific Requirements  

• Proven capacity to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  
• Knowledge and interest in humanitarian and development work.  
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required.  
• Good knowledge of common Microsoft Office Suite applications.  
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.  
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail. 

Additional job responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.Equal Opportunities
• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.Child Safeguarding
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Safeguarding our Staff
• The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.Health and Safety
• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures

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Finance Intern at Save the Children

Finance Intern

Kenya

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team in delivering the objectives in a timely and accurate fashion.  This is a key role as it will pivotal in ensuring timely payment processing of all payables and liabilities in the Country Office.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, supporting children through both development and humanitarian relief programs. These initiatives are delivered directly and in collaboration with local partners. Our current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

In 2012, as part of a global reorganization, Save the Children unified the operations of Save the Children UK, Canada, and Finland into a single entity in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition by merging with the British INGO Merlin, integrating their health and nutrition programs into our portfolio. Today, Save the Children maintains an operational presence in Nandi, Kajiado, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana, and Wajir, and works through partners in many other regions across the country. We employ approximately 230 staff, including members of the Global team who are hosted and hired in Kenya, but support Save the Children International (SCI) global operations. In 2025, our annual operating budget was approximately USD 20 million.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Financial accounting and Treasury

• Supports the finance team members in invoice reconciliation on the ProSave platform by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares Mpesa Payment Vouchers authorization and payment.
• Supports the finance team in the filing and archiving process to ensure safeguarding of finance documents and ease of document retrieval
• Prepares the General Ledger and Cash Offline Spreadsheets (GLACOS), ensuring accuracy in charge codes. 
• Supports with the monthly bank reconciliation process.
• Supports in processing monthly payroll statutory deductions to the regulatory authorities.
• Prepares General Ledger and Cash Offline Spreadsheet for posting in the financial system.
• Back up of finance documents in DMS on a timely manner
• Performs single account/balance sheet account reconciliations on a weekly basis, preparing schedules for review by the Finance Officer.
• Prepares adjustments and reallocation Journals.
• Cooperates and assists with audit requirements.
• Ensures compliance with SCI rules and regulation in day to day execution of duties
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Others

• Uploading Manual payments in Pro-Save and ensure they are approved for payment.
• Support with proper archiving of financial supporting documents.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members, external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/finance or equivalent or Professional Accounting qualification.
• At least 1 year Experience working in accounting (not-for-profit accounting preferred)
• Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications. 
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems
• Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle challenging workload.
• The highest level of integrity and commitment to prevent corruption.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments in the Regional.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to the Country Offices for training, support and
• Experience working with colleagues based in complex country contexts would be an asset.
• Local or international accounting qualification (completed or part-completed) desired.

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Awards and Partnerships Intern at Save the Children

Awards and Partnerships Intern

Kenya

LOCATION:  Nairobi 

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Awards Management intern will provide overall support to all Awards and Implementing partners. He/she will liaise with all relevant departments to ensure the effective management of the awards. 
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Awards Assistant

Key contacts: Head of Awards, Awards and Partnership Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Proposal development  Ensure all award documentation at proposal stage is managed and processed in a timely manner and uploaded onto AMS and that the related workflows are run in a timely manner.

• Awards, Partnerships and AMS Management  
• Support in preparing for the monthly Award and Partner review meetings, record action points from the meetings and circulate these promptly.  Support in conducting partner vetting and partner assessments  Support in preparation of partner agreements.  
• Support in preparation of partner payments.  
• Support in planning for and conducting partner monitoring visits.  
• Support in ensuring award kick off meetings are planned for in a prompt manner and the planning is well-coordinated with the other relevant functions.    
• Play a role in developing overall analysis of budget vs actual expenditures (BVA) for monthly review meetings.  
• Maintain the income tracker and funding tracker, and also share the status with the team on a weekly basis.  Maintain the close out backlog tracker and do regular follow ups with the various teams to ensure close out of pending SOFs.  
• Support the Awards Assistant to populate and share the partner reporting tracker and also update the Awards 
• Management System (AMS) on a timely basis.  
• Support the Awards Assistant in sending out timely calendar invites for the award led meetings  
• Support in taking action points in the award led meetings and further getting this reviewed and circulated on a timely basis.
•  Support in putting together management information from AMS to the rest of the team via a portfolio analysis report on a monthly basis showing information on awards in pipeline, active awards, awards under amendment, high risk awards and closed awards.  
• Ensure that AMS is effectively maintained, up to date and accurately records the audit trail for all awards and sub-awards.
• Donor Compliance  Support on donor compliance to ensure requirements such as reporting deadlines, implementation period, amendment timing/procedures, audit and SCI award management policies are well understood and adhered to.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Delivering Results  

• Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance  Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance
• Working effectively with others  
• Puts mechanisms in place to ensure effective collaborative working across boundaries  Enables people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to positive outcomes  Breaks down silo working and challenges behaviours that are not collaborative
• Problem Solving and decision making  
• Identifies and addresses root causes of long-term problems facing legacy awards  Brings in external perspective to ensure decision making remains relevant and future focused  Explores and analyses external trends and their potential impact on strategic choices  Takes calculated risks and has the courage to stand by decisions despite resistance

Leadership and Developing Others  

• Delivers needs-based results in complex and fast-changing contexts  
• Evaluates the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution to make informed strategic decisions  Demonstrates courage by willingness to confront difficult situations and take potentially unpopular decisions  
• Actively encourages a team environment where team members feel able to contribute, champion or challenge decisions  Conveys complex strategic issues with clarity, brevity and confidence  Develops and implements processes to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and the talents of individuals are harnessed to achieve individual and organisational success.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Essential  Bachelor’s qualification in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.  
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities.  
• Very strong capacity for attention to detail, problem solving, and analysis of trends.  
• Computer literate (i.e. Ms Office and knowledge of grant management and financial systems would be an added advantage).  
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.  
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.  
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in a multicultural setting
• Desirable  Experience with Save the Children award management policies, procedures, systems, and Save the Children’s award management system (AMS).  
• Experience of project management, M&E management or funding coordination.

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Administration Intern at Save the Children

Administration Intern

Kenya

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Under the supervision of the Administration Officer support in the fulfilment of operational administration requirements for Save the Children and implement laid down Administration Standard Operating Procedures.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Day to Day Administrative tasks 

• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondences for the office.
• Issuing stationaries and Consumable supplies.
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure store records match between the physical stock and bin cards.
• Performing clerical tasks such as filing, recording deliveries and tracking parcels.
• Help in maintaining trackers and reports in excel.
• Contributing to the improvement of administrative processes and efficiency.
• Completing additional tasks as assigned on ad-hoc job basis.
• Support with Invitation letters when needed.
• Support with payment processing when needed.

Other duties through Job shadowing:

• Supporting in management of admin stores by maintaining store records and conducting regular inventory checks to ensure stock are maintained above the reorder level. Implementing FIFO effectively during issuance.
• Supporting event management, booking accommodation, conferences and outside catering, from sourcing to payment processing.
• Gain knowledge on GPE (General Programme Equipment) management. 
• Learning how to use Cost Benefit Tracking tool to analyse and report on cost efficiency.
• Learn travel management, from receipt of approved TAR to placing a booking and ticket payment.
• Support with the front office management.

Child Safeguarding:

• The Administration Intern has an obligation to ensure he/she fully understands the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and related policies. He/she must conduct him/herself in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in his/her personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.
• The Administration Intern must ensure the way he/she is carrying out his/her work is not putting children at risk (or further risk).

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree in Business Administration or any other relevant degree.
• Attachment or Internship experience with other organisation will be an added value.
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and proven experience in people and relationship management.
• Diligent, organized and meticulous
• Thrives in a fast pace, constantly changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Has a good eye for detail
• Is responsible and dependable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Docs and Sheets preferable
• Willing to learn
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies
• Commitment to Save the Children Value

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Programme Development, Quality and Impact (PDQI) Intern

TITLE: Programme Development Quality and Impact (PDQI) Intern   
TEAM/PROGRAMME: PDQI    LOCATION: Nairobi with travel to the field as required
GRADE: Internship    CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
 

ROLE PURPOSE

The PDQI intern will be part of Save the Children Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. He/ She will provide coordination support to the Programme Development Quality and Impact (PDQI) team under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality.  The PDQ intern will support the day-to-day work of the PDQI team including; work planning, information management, coordination of processes and research. He/she will work closely with the ACCM team and contribute to the department’s priorities under the guidance of the Head of  A&C and the Comms & Media  Manager. The intern’s tasks will vary depending on the needs and ongoing work of the PDQI team.

SCOPE OF ROLEReports to: 

• Director of Programme Development Quality  and ImpactStaff Reporting to this Post: N/AKey working relationships: PDQI staff members  

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

The intern’s tasks will vary depending on the needs and ongoing work of the PDQI team, and may include:

• Programme Management and Administrative SupportPrepare programme documents, such as work plans , reports as needed
• Provide administrative support to the programme team in the organization of events, meetings and workshops, etc.Maintain the PDQI team’s calendar including team meetings, travel schedules and leave plans
• Maintain and organize up-to-date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval.Assist the DPDQI in tracking action points from the PDQI’s  annual priorities and  work plans Support effective  internal communication including through maintaining PDQI’s SharePoint site/page and maintaining and updating team’s databases and mailing lists
• Collaborate with the DPDQ and PDQI team members to building new and/or maintaining existing templates, tools and tracking systems for ensuring smooth operations across teams
• Conduct research and analysis (as needed) with a view to assisting with the development of programming and advocacy strategies aligned to the Country Strategic Plan.
• Participating and facilitating all relevant PDQI meetings to learn and grow professional skills
• Contribute to the organization’s ACCM efforts and gain practical experience in the field of advocacy, campaigns, communications, and media.Other duties as assigned.  
• Knowledge management and learningWork with IT, Technical Specialists and MEAL team to upload and update reports and other documents to SharePoint, TEAMS, the Global Resource centre; andWork with the Head of MEAL to facilitate collaboration with other departments by supporting to organize knowledge-sharing events/platforms such as learning webinars, program learning meetings, communities of practice as well as documenting outcomes from such platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Science in Development Studies, Project/Community Development, Bachelor of Arts in international development or related field.
• An interest in advocacy and social justice issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency in Adobe Suite package (added advantage)

Specific Requirements

• Proven capacity to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and interest in humanitarian and development work
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required
• Good knowledge of common MS computer applications
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Additional job responsibilities
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.Child Safeguarding
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Safeguarding our Staff
• The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
• Health and SafetyThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. 

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Community Liaison Officer at Save the Children

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Save the Children is seeking a stakeholder, operations and administrative management professional for a 4-year program. This project aims to strengthen agro-economies, climate resilience and well-being of smallholder tea farmers, women and children, in Nandi County through enhanced integration of climate sensitive sustainable land-management practices and access to carbon market finance. The project will reach smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture extension services and agroforestry, enhance reafforestarion/afforestation in community and protected areas, strengthening market linkages and supply chain infrastructure. This will be complemented by targeted nutrition awareness interventions.

The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) in the project area will act as a bridge between the project and the local community and county government, ensuring that the project’s activities are well-understood and supported by the local population. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including communicating project updates, addressing community concerns, ensure the project activities are implemented as per schedule & scope and facilitating collaboration between the project team and residents.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Agronomic Advisor

Staff reporting to this post: None

Country Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1950. As of 2024, Save the Children operates throughout Kenya with 6 field offices. In 2024, we directly reached more than 695,000 people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office oversees several active awards from a variety of governmental and institutional donors, including some of our largest donors such as USAID, ECHO, LEGO, BHA, and FCDO 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

Project Implementation:

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to support project transparency and coordination. 
• Facilitate inclusive meetings and engagements between project teams, communities, and authorities. 
• Support the setup, coordination and functioning of project governance bodies and serve as their secretariat. 
• Disseminate project information to communities and stakeholders in a timely and culturally appropriate manner. 
• Receive, organize, and route communications and documents to relevant project personnel. 
• Ensure communities are kept informed and that communication channels remain open and responsive. 
• Capture and relay community concerns and support resolution processes with timely feedback loops.
• Maintain organized records of consultations, meetings, and stakeholder engagements. 
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform adaptive project management. 
• Perform additional community liaison tasks as required by project dynamics.

Procurement and Supply:

• Support in managing procurement requirements of the field Office; implement procurement as per approved guidelines, procedures (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, etc.) – Review of the procured items to ensure that they match the purchase request and are of good quality and quantity.
• Stock -TIMs; Receiving and reconciliation of items 
• Check the availability and prices of requested items in the local market; liaise with country office if procurement must be conducted there
• Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
• Ensure the office is well stocked with necessary supplies stationeries and other consumables

Transport & Fleet:

• Ensure that SCI and hired vehicles are checked on a daily basis, and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per agreed schedule
• Responsible for tracking of all vehicles on the fleet, including movement planning and day-to-day allocation
• Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation.
• Monitor fuel consumption and submit monthly reports
• Receive travel requests and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
• Coordinate with incoming and outgoing travellers on pick up and drop times ensuring drivers are briefed of movement plans
• Ensure accommodation is arranged for travellers. 
• Fleet management support on reports and documentation.

Administration:

• Coordinate high-quality and cost-effective arrangements for meetings and conferences, including supporting the Administration Officer with accommodation and venue bookings at the field level.
• Develop shared electronic & manual files to ensure easy access to information
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, fraud, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

Human Resources:

• Collaborate with Human Resources to assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Ensure that staff training needs are identified and that staff are given opportunities to increase their competencies, capacities, and personal development.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) 

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the implementing partners/actors accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals, takes responsibility for own personal development.
• Widely shares own personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with colleagues and external Partners 
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, development studies, economic (or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in communication & liaison.
• Local knowledge, language & understanding of Nandi context is required.
• Experience of working with the local government institutions is desirable.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office tool is required.
• Excellent command of Nandi & English language (oral & written) is required

THE ORGANIZATION

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

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MEAL Assistant – Nandi at Save the Children

MEAL Assistant – Nandi

Kenya

Job Description

Project Context 

The Building Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacities of Tea Producing Communities in Nandi project aims to strengthen Agro-economies, climate resilience and well-being of smallholder tea farmers, women and children, in Nandi County through enhanced integration of climate sensitive sustainable land-management practices and access to carbon market finance. The project aims to reach smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture extension services and agroforestry, enhance reforestation/afforestation in community and protected areas, strengthening market linkages and supply chain infrastructure. This will be complemented by targeted nutrition awareness interventions.

ROLE PURPOSE

Under the general guidance and direction of the MEAL Coordinator and close working with Programme Manager; the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant will work as part of the Nandi Carbon project team responsible for program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning. S/he will be involved in day-to-day implementation of the M & E system of the project including data collection, collation, entry, analysis and use for decision-making. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will conduct quality assurance activities of field-based data collection mechanisms, program implementation and community accountability process. In addition, the MEAL assistant will support M&E systems at project level (PRIME), and other field-based data processes to produce reliable/quality data and support platforms for data use platforms for decision-making for the project. 

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: MEAL Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Nandi Refugee Camp, Garissa, Nandi, Mandera and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. Save the Children’s humanitarian response to the current drought focuses on Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL), nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), health, Education and Child Protection.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work with the MEAL Coordinator, contracted carbon development MVR service provider and program team in all processes of ensuring efficient project data Management including collecting, organizing, and verifying accuracy of data (QAQC) before it is captured into database.
• Work with the MEAL Coordinator, contracted carbon development MVR service provider and program team to troubleshoot and maintain the sustained effective operation of the MRV (CommCare) system. 
• Oversee data reporting and entry and provide summaries and regular trend monitoring as requested by program teams in CommCare data system and in any other tool.
• Maintain and share updated database of all program data on regular basis and help retrieve information to inform project reporting.
• Participate in regular report writing and provide appropriate feedback to the supervisor and the field staffs accordingly.
• Participate and lead in facilitating Community feedback sessions and beneficiary Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured interviews and follow up on feedback with the relevant departments.
• Assist in collecting and documenting human interest stories and case studies as benchmarks for best practices for use in periodic newsletters and other Assistant al(??) publications.
• Assist in undertaking data quality audit, spot checks and on-job trainings on proper data/information keeping for the various supported health facilities and community units.
• Assist in developing a system of analysing and managing information on beneficiary lists and training databases.
• Support in planning and organizing for surveys/evaluations, operational research and supervising data collection.
• Maintaining Monitoring action Tracker and the Indicator Performance Tracking Table for all projects in PRIME and output tracker.
• Support Beneficiary Accountability across all programmes in keeping with the Accountability Framework, ensure prompt follow-up on feedback received.
• Maintain the CFM database and conduct regular analysis to inform decision making and future project designs.
• Support the process of testing and adopting relevant technologies for improving the efficiency of the program’s MEAL function. 
• Any other task as advised by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree /Diploma in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or Population Studies, or relevant field (with coursework in M&E, research and evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis or organizational development) or similar field of study.
• At least 1-3 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience 
• Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from University of Nairobi, AMREF or Kenya Institute of Management will be an added advantage
• Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.
• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Nandi) preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental programmes, with 2+ years in field postings, and 2+ years working for an international agency on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or spatial software. 
• Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection (CommCare, Kobo collect etc), mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

• Experience working in agricultural farm settings preferred.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
• Experience of training and capacity building.
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.

Equal Opportunities 

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

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Driver at Save the Children

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE: 

He/ She should ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards.  Ensure the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and carry out proper management of fuel supply for the assigned vehicle in accordance with SCI policies and procedures. 
 

Reports to: Community Liaison Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Driving and Maintenance:

• Maintain vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation.
• Prepare daily vehicle usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
• Providing weekly usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure.
• Maintain valid drivers’ license.
• Organise the transport of supplies directly to SC designated location for use.
• Complete the logbook for everyday trips and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
• In consultation with the Community Liaison Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation for staff.
• Keep the vehicle documentation up to date
• Update the whiteboard once the movement plan is approved.

Control of Vehicles

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by line managers
• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are recorded in the logbook at the start and completion of journey.
• Ensure that keys and vehicle documents are kept in secure place when the vehicle is not in use
• Ensure that all passengers wear seats before driving the vehicle
• Ensure that a waiver is filled when carrying non SCI staff
• Ensure that the Line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents/incidents and the accident reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible
• Ensure that the vehicle is insured and in the event of an accident make certain that proper procedures for insurance claims are followed.
• Report on all near misses

Vehicle checks: 

• Check the vehicle prior to its use every morning, fill the checklist and file it.
• Check on taking over a vehicle and ensure that the items listed on the vehicle checklist and in the vehicles tools and materials inventory are present and in functioning order. 
• Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are up to the standards required before any journey commences.
• A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager promptly.
• Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assigned vehicle.
• Check communication equipment and maintains communication while in the field with base (SSFP)

Cleanliness and visibility:

• The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all dirt is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
• Driver is to ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Others:

• Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by supervisor
• Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer- including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher
• Work after duty hours or holidays/weekends as and when required and in prior notice from the line manager
• Perform any other duty as requested by authorized persons. 

Personal qualities;

• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• A systems approach to work
• A people oriented person who enjoys working in a team.
• A keen interest in self development
• A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SC is perceived as such.
• Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency procedures, sphere and convention on the rights of the child.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge, skills and abilities 
• Literacy and numeracy skills of “ O “ level education
• A clean driving licence minimum class B=C=E 
• Prior experience working for NGO, UN agency or private company
• Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in an insecure environment is critical
• Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
• Those with defensive driving skills, first aid training will have an added advantage.
• Recommended minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili and other local languages an advantage
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment  to and  understanding  of Save  the  Children’s aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches

Equal Opportunities 

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

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Agronomic Advisor at Save the Children

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Design and Oversight:

• Lead design and oversee the implementation of agroforestry systems, such as indigenous forestry integration, fruit trees, hedgerows, companion planting tailored to local needs.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable land management techniques, including terracing, alley cropping, and erosion control measures.
• Advise on the cultivation of food crops including vegetables crops with climate-smart thinking and action.
• Establish frameworks for monitoring food crops and agroforestry systems to ensure adherence to climate-smart principles and carbon credit methodological requirements.
• Work with project stakeholders to ensure they are inclusive in crop farming approaches that support small holder farmers.
• Provide technical advice on agricultural related program/project design at CO level.
• Support donor engagement and other related strategic engagement at CO level
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager

Capacity Building and Collaboration:

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for farmers on agroforestry practices, focusing on native and high-value tree species.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on monitoring, verification and reporting for carbon credit processes. 
• Engage with local farmer cooperatives, government agencies, and community organizations to build partnerships and foster collaboration.
• Collaborating with the project staffs, provide technical support and liaise with the staffs of relevant government partners and research organizations in the areas of agriculture.
• Provide training on climate smart crop production for project beneficiaries including sensitizing of climate change and its adaptation
• Develop training manuals and other knowledge products relevant to climate-smart crop production and agroforestry.

Advisory Services and Recommendations:

• Provide expertise in tree species selection and agroforestry design to maximize ecosystem and economic benefits.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies for issues such as land degradation, soil erosion, and human-wildlife conflicts.
• Deliver recommendations to enhance programme scalability and sustainability.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation:

• Implement tools for tracking programme outcomes, including carbon sequestration, improved farmer incomes, and enhanced biodiversity.
• Compile progress reports with actionable insights and present them to key stakeholders.
• Lead studies, assessments, documentation of best practices/lessons and activities related to climate smart crop production.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop sciences, Extension and other related disciplines, MSc in Agronomy preferred.
• At least 10 years of practical work experience in rural development particularly in diversified livelihood and participatory research approaches
• Demonstrates good understanding of the Village Based Advisor (VBA) business model. 
• Demonstrated consultancy experience in designing and executing agroforestry or sustainable land management projects.
• Knowledge of the agriculture development & policy environment in Kenya
• Strong expertise in climate-smart agricultural practices and working knowledge of Kenya’s rural farming systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Agronomic Advisor at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Save the Children is seeking an agronomic specialist for a 5-year program. This project aims to strengthen agro-economies, climate resilience and well-being of smallholder tea farmers, women and children, in Nandi County through enhanced integration of climate sensitive sustainable land-management practices and access to carbon market finance. The project will reach smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture extension services and agroforestry, enhance reafforestation/afforestation in community and protected areas, strengthening market linkages and supply chain infrastructure. This will be complemented by targeted nutrition awareness interventions.

In close coordination with the child poverty technical specialist S/he will promote or implement best agronomic practices and technology for sustainable intensification of crop production at project sites. The Agronomist will support resilient food systems mechanisms, train staff and farmers on methods to improve crop production including agroforestry. She/he will participate in conducting field visits to project sites to advise, coach and mentor farmers about better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for the successful management of agricultural production operations. In addition, the post holder will engage in documentation of best practices, learnings and lessons in the areas of climate-smart crop production, agroforestry and productivity.

The role holder will ensure that gender, child rights and safeguarding approaches are mainstreamed in the program, ensuring education and training addresses topics of inequity and that participation is balanced. He will ensure that girls and boys and women are protected in all their diversity from violence, abuse and exploitation alongside their right to meaningful participation in decisions that affect them in this project.

He/she will lead in the design of work plans and implementation of technical support to local implementing partners and networks, including sharing and coordinating with all stakeholders in the project implementation sub-counties. The position will be based in Nandi County headquarter town with frequent travel to project sites.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Operations Manager with secondary reporting relationship to Child Poverty Technical Specialist.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None.

Country Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1950. As of 2024, Save the Children operates throughout Kenya with 6 field offices. In 2024, we directly reached more than 695,000 people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office oversees several active awards from a variety of governmental and institutional donors, including some of our largest donors such as USAID, ECHO, LEGO, BHA, and FCDO.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Design and Oversight:

• Lead design and oversee the implementation of agroforestry systems, such as indigenous forestry integration, fruit trees, hedgerows, companion planting tailored to local needs.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable land management techniques, including terracing, alley cropping, and erosion control measures.
• Advise on the cultivation of food crops including vegetables crops with climate-smart thinking and action.
• Establish frameworks for monitoring food crops and agroforestry systems to ensure adherence to climate-smart principles and carbon credit methodological requirements.
• Work with project stakeholders to ensure they are inclusive in crop farming approaches that support small holder farmers.
• Provide technical advice on agricultural related program/project design at CO level.
• Support donor engagement and other related strategic engagement at CO level
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager

Capacity Building and Collaboration:

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for farmers on agroforestry practices, focusing on native and high-value tree species.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on monitoring, verification and reporting for carbon credit processes. 
• Engage with local farmer cooperatives, government agencies, and community organizations to build partnerships and foster collaboration.
• Collaborating with the project staffs, provide technical support and liaise with the staffs of relevant government partners and research organizations in the areas of agriculture.
• Provide training on climate smart crop production for project beneficiaries including sensitizing of climate change and its adaptation
• Develop training manuals and other knowledge products relevant to climate-smart crop production and agroforestry.

Advisory Services and Recommendations:

• Provide expertise in tree species selection and agroforestry design to maximize ecosystem and economic benefits.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies for issues such as land degradation, soil erosion, and human-wildlife conflicts.
• Deliver recommendations to enhance programme scalability and sustainability.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation:

• Implement tools for tracking programme outcomes, including carbon sequestration, improved farmer incomes, and enhanced biodiversity.
• Compile progress reports with actionable insights and present them to key stakeholders.
• Lead studies, assessments, documentation of best practices/lessons and activities related to climate smart crop production.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop sciences, Extension and other related disciplines, MSc in Agronomy preferred.
• At least 10 years of practical work experience in rural development particularly in diversified livelihood and participatory research approaches
• Demonstrates good understanding of the Village Based Advisor (VBA) business model. 
• Demonstrated consultancy experience in designing and executing agroforestry or sustainable land management projects.
• Knowledge of the agriculture development & policy environment in Kenya
• Strong expertise in climate-smart agricultural practices and working knowledge of Kenya’s rural farming systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with Nandi County’s biophysical and socioeconomic landscape.
• Experience collaborating with entities such as the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), farmer cooperatives/SACCO’s and Community Forest Associations (CFAs).
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines and resource constraints.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities, giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
• Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding. 

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust. 
• Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future. 
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence.
• Displays consistent excellent judgement 

Creativity:

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization. 
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments. 
• Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organization.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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ICT4D Officer at Save the Children 

ROLE PURPOSE

The ICT4D Officer will lead the implementation of a digital learning initiative aimed at expanding inclusive education and enhancing teacher capacity in underserved regions. The officer will coordinate with MOE, TSC and relevant county governments’ officials to foster government–led execution, while providing technical support, stakeholder engagement, and systems integration. This role also contributes to broader Technology for Development (T4D) innovations across the organization.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Government Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate collaboration with county governments and the Ministry of Education to align project activities with local and national education priorities.
• Support joint planning, implementation, and review processes to ensure government ownership and sustainability.
• Act as liaison between schools, Save the Children, telecom providers, EdTech partners, and other key stakeholders.

Digital Infrastructure Deployment

• Oversee installation of solar-powered broadband units and charging stations in schools and community hubs.
• Coordinate setup of portable digital learning hubs equipped with offline-first EdTech platforms and assistive technologies.
• Ensure backend systems are integrated to support real-time monitoring, adaptive learning, and data-driven decision-making.

Teacher Capacity Building

• Organize and support blended digital literacy training for teachers, including ICT integration, safeguarding, and inclusive pedagogy.
• Facilitate peer mentoring and professional learning communities to promote gender-responsive and inclusive teaching practices.
• Manage procurement and deployment of tablets and computers for classroom and hub use.

 Community Engagement & Digital Literacy

• Support rollout of community-based digital hubs that serve both learners and the public.
• Coordinate digital literacy outreach for youth and local leaders, including volunteer mobilization and household-level engagement.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)

• Integrate data systems to track learner engagement, teacher performance, and infrastructure usage.
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned, impact stories, and scalability frameworks for replication in other regions.

 Visibility & Thought Leadership

• Collaborate with communications teams to showcase project impact and contributions.
• Support branding, media engagement, and knowledge-sharing events to promote digital inclusion.

Support to Broader T4D Initiatives

• Contribute to other Technology for Development (T4D) projects and innovations within Save the Children as needed.
• Provide technical input and coordination support across emerging digital programs beyond the scope of this initiative.

Impact Indicators

• 3,000+ learners supported to access inclusive digital tools
• 30+ teachers trained in ICT integration in teaching and learning 
• 1,500 youth and leaders reached through digital literacy outreach
• 10,600+ community members engaged via household-level diffusion
• Scalable model developed for replication in additional regions in Kenya and Madagascar

Contract Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Location: Nairobi (with travel to Turkana, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kajiado counties)

QUALIFICATIONS  AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D), Education Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in ICT project implementation, preferably in education or humanitarian contexts
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders at national and county levels
• Strong understanding of EdTech platforms, assistive technologies, and inclusive digital learning
• Experience with solar-powered or low-power connectivity solutions in remote areas
• Familiarity with MEAL frameworks and data systems
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel to field locations and work in diverse environments
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. 
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Desirable

• Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
• Experience of training and capacity building 
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums

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Safety and Security Intern

LOCATION: Nairobi, KENYA

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

• Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE: 

• He/ She will provide coordination support on the safety and Security under the guidance of the Operations Coordinator.  

Reports to: Operations Coordinator.  

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Finance Intern

Job Description

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team in delivering the objectives in a timely and accurate fashion.  This is a key role as it will pivotal in ensuring timely payment processing of all payables and liabilities in the Country Office

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Information Technology Intern

The Role

We are seeking a passionate IT Intern to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while supporting our critical work with children.

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