Internship | Job Vacancies at Act Change Transform (Act!)

INTRODUCTION
Act Change Transform (Act!) is a local Non-Governmental Organization whose mission is to facilitate the empowerment of marginalized people and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries, to become active participants in their development by enabling them to: stand up for their rights; demand good governance in the management of resources; and participate in decision-making processes. Act! does this through implementing partners, offering them capacity development, management of grants so that value for money is achieved and providing strategic leadership in national advocacy for the benefit of women, youth, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Act Change Transform (Act!) is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team in advancing peace, governance, and human rights.

💼 Open Positions:
 ✅ Platform Manager – Peace Building & Conflict Transformation (PBCT)
 ✅ Platform Manager – Democracy, Governance & Human Rights (DGHR)
 ✅ Executive Assistant

📩 Send your application(s) to: hr.admin@act.or.ke
 🗓️ Deadline: 14th November 2025
 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2S8Ze6C

1. PLATFORM MANAGER – PEACE BUILDING & CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION (PBCT) (REF: ACT-PM-PBCT/1/2025)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Platform Manager, Peace Building & Conflict Transformation (PBCT), based in Nairobi with frequent travels across the country is responsible for the realization of for one of the three Strategic Pillars of Act! Change Transform will be responsible for providing strategic direction to all the peace & conflict programs/projects under this platform. Key tasks include the (1). overall implementation oversight of all activities; (2). new programs design and development for growth and sustainability; (3). leadership and management of technical staff within the platform; (4). Coordinating MERL, Knowledge Management and Communication needs of the platform; (5). all technical and financial reporting to donors and by implementing partners; (6). ensuring the platform is responsive to the local and international context; and (7). ensuring that sound internal and external analyses inform program/project responsiveness.

2.PLATFORM MANAGER – DEMOCRACY GOVERNANCE & HUMAN RIGHTS (DGHR) (REF: ACT-PM-DGHR/2/2025)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Platform Manager, Democracy, Governance & Human Rights (DGHR), based in Nairobi with frequent travels across the country is responsible for one of the three Strategic Pillars of Act! Change Transform will be responsible for providing strategic direction to all the Democracy, Governance & Human Rights programs/projects under this platform. Key tasks include the (1). overall implementation oversight of all activities; (2). new programs design and development for growth and sustainability; (3). leadership and management of technical staff within the platform; (4). Coordinating MERL, Knowledge Management and Communication needs of the platform; (5). all technical and financial reporting to donors and by implementing partners; (6). ensuring the platform is responsive to the local and international context; and (7). ensuring that sound internal and external analyses inform program/project responsiveness.

3. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – (REF: ACT-EA/3/2025)

Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and based in Nairobi, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the Executive Office. The role involves offering technical assistance in strategic stakeholder engagement, research, knowledge generation and strategic communications across Act!’s key programmatic sectors. The Executive Assistant will coordinate executive communications, track projects, and ensure the smooth operation of the Executive Office. Serving as a central hub for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the position is critical in driving clarity, alignment, and execution of leadership priorities.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the requirements as described above, please submit the following: (1). a detailed CV with current references and their day contacts; (2). cover letter demonstrating why you qualify for the position, quoting your current/last gross monthly salary and expectation. Only applicants who meet the requirements should submit their application electronically via hr.admin@act.or.ke quoting the reference number (Ref: ACT-PM-PBCT/1/2025), (Ref: ACT-PM-DGHR/2/2025), ACT-EA/3/2025 and Position on the e-mail subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submission Deadline: 14th November 2025, 05.00 P.M EAT
Act! is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics and accountability in all its operations. We uphold a zero-tolerance to fraud, bribery, corruption and any form of exploitation or abuse. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and partners are expected to share this dedication and adhere to our Codes of Conduct.