We believe that every youth has great potential, but often they lack access to opportunity and the support necessary to succeed. That's why Ujima was founded. Meaning, "achieved with the help of others" in Swahili, Ujima offers a pathway for young Kenyans, and particular head of household orphans, to build successful careers that willl allow them to support themselves and their families.
Work with us
We focus on attracting the best talent with the skills and
commitment to help us realize our vision and mission. What do you get in
return? A meaningful career with exciting professional and personal development
opportunities that make a difference for every Ujima youth. Join our team!
Employment & Internship Opportunities at Ujima
Foundation
Job Description
Ujima Foundation is recruiting motivated and committed
individuals for nine positions across Nakuru and Kisumu. Successful
candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to programmes that help young
people and families build confidence, direction, and independence.
Open Positions
1. Social Media Marketer
- Employment
| Nakuru
- Create
engaging content, strengthen the organisation’s online presence, and drive
community engagement.
2. Employability Skills Trainer
- Internship
| 3–6 Months
- Facilitate
youth sessions covering CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace
conduct.
3. Food & Beverage Service
- Employment
| Nakuru
- Support
order taking and table service while maintaining high standards of hygiene
and presentation.
4. Nature Walk Guide
- Internship
| 3–6 Months
- Lead
guided nature walks for visitors and groups while sharing conservation
knowledge and ensuring visitor safety.
5. Grounds & General Maintenance
- Employment
| Nakuru
- Maintain
grounds and facilities to ensure they remain clean, safe, and well-kept,
including landscaping and minor repairs.
6. Bookkeeper
- Internship
| Kisumu
- Maintain
accurate financial records, manage daily transactions, and support
budgeting and financial reporting.
7. Restaurant Manager
- Employment
| Kisumu
- Oversee
daily restaurant operations, staff, customer service, inventory, and
quality control.
8. Social Worker
- Internship
| 3–6 Months | Kisumu
- Support
case management and community outreach through assessments, referrals, and
follow-up.
9. MEAL Officer
- Employment
| Kisumu
- Lead
monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities across the
organisation’s programmes.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to office@ujimafoundation.org
Use the following subject line format:
- Employment
– Position – Location
- Internship
– Position – Location
Example: Internship – Bookkeeper – Kisumu
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for
interviews.
Apply: