Voluntary jobs in Kenya

IntroductionAga Khan University is a unique hybrid: an institution of academic excellence that is also an agent for social development. A leading source of medical, nursing and teacher education, research and public service in the developing world, the University prepares men and women to lead change in societies and to thrive in the global economy.Chartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU, is a pr...

Job DescriptionObjective of the AssignmentTo provide technical assistance to the facility manager and provide support services for environmental and social safeguard issues. The consultant will be expected to ensure that all documents mainstream environmental and social safeguards issues so that the project under component 2 does not detrimentally influence the environment and social well-being o...

Objective of the Assignment To provide technical assistance to the facility manager and provide support services for environmental and social safeguard issues. The consultant will be expected to ensure that all documents mainstream environmental and social safeguards issues so that the project under component 2 does not detrimentally influence the environment and social well-being of the populati...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job In the Bureaux, the Senior Protection Coordinator works under the direct s...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job The incumbent heads the Protection Service in the Regional Bureau and repo...

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Job Summary Aga Khan University is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic ...

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or ot...

The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. What are we looking f...

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity 1 with a vision for a world without poverty and a mission to bring people together to fight poverty . VSO recruits professionals to work as volunteers, living and working alongside local populations in developing countries Ideal Applicant Summary Skills, Knowledge And Experience Bachelor s degree in social sciences, public h...

Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency. We are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world s most vulnerable children. Children are the first to suffer in times of war, natural disasters and as a result of poverty. Key Responsibilities: Conduct proper recording, documentation for all the children and their caregiver seeking child protection services and informatio...

Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile The incumbent should have extensive human resources experience preferably with UN/UNHCR with demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of human resources management. She/he is expected to be highly flexible and able to cope with multiple requests. He/she should have the ab...

The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. Summary The Greenbelt...

Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile The incumbent must have substantial experience in working for/with various government ministries, partners and private sector. Demonstrated experience in policy work and field programming related to economic inclusion and/or social protection and labour programmes including dir...

Duties Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC. Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to PoC; liaise...

Duties Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC. Provide advice on protection issues to PoC; liaise with competent aut...

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Project Review and Oversight Unit the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Project Management Support PRC harmonisation associated to GEF, GCF, and non-vertical funded concepts and projects, and support the implementation of a risk-based quality assurance approach (tiered PRC) Participates in the CAG and PRC processes, with particular em...

This position is an integral part of the CF team. The Director, Africa Origination & Deal Lead manages all commercial elements of a NCS carbon finance project. The Africa Origination & Deal Lead will originate projects utilizing their own cultivated network and also leveraging from CI's presence and experience. CI is looking for a self-determined and motivated candidate who is able to navigate co...

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Assistant Durable Solutions Officer can serve as a focal point for solutions related issues in a region, and reports to a more senior Protection, Resettlement or Durable Solutions staff. The incumbent may have supervisory responsibility for durable solutions staff. The incumbent is relied upon to ensure the implementation of a durable solutions st...

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER Based at the TNC's Mombasa office in Kenya, the position holder will work closely with stakeholders in the wider coastal region - who may include urban water utilities, county governments, state agencies involved in conservation work as well as private sector leaders. This position reports to the Kenya Program Director with a dotted line to the Africa Water Funds Dire...

Task description Under the direct supervision of CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Under the direct supervision of Child Protection Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Assist the operation in developing/ strengthening and implementing a country/ location specific Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) strategy is in line with UNHC...

Task description Under the direct supervision of SBC Specialist supporting HIV unit and the Child protection section the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Provide technical support on stakeholder coordination in the national campaign initiative to end teenage pregnancy, promote Adolescent wellbeing and Child protection (TAC). In liaison with the TAC secretariat guided by the techni...

About The Project AFIDEP, together with other partners, is implementing a five-year global project called Building Capacity for Integrated Family planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) and Population, Environment and Development (PED) Action (BUILD) funded by the U.S. Agency for international Development (USAID) through the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) in Washington D.C. T...

Task description Under the direct supervision of a Data Specialist in Enterprise Solutions Section/UN Environment's Corporate Services Division, the UN Volunteer will take the following tasks: Development of an analytical solution for the Global Climate Fund Unit Draft requirements documents based on the unit needs. Understand/explore required datasets, assess existing dashboard, and conceptualiz...

Role and Responsibilities: Identify potential international partners including USA-based Pharma/Diagnostic/Healthcare Biotech companies with innovations that can help support the healthcare security needs in Kenya and the region towards technology transfer, voluntary licensing and capacity building in local manufacturing initiatives. Secure partnership opportunities in key therapeutic and disease...