Save the Children Jobs: Vacancies in Kenya

Save the Children Jobs include four new vacancies and internship opportunities announced by Save the Children International in Kenya. The opportunities cover new business development, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The advertised positions include a New Business Development Intern, WASH Assistant positions in Garissa and Wajir, and a Lead, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support position.

The opportunities were posted between 23 September and 29 September 2026 and support the organisation’s humanitarian and development programmes targeting vulnerable children, families and communities across Kenya and the wider East and Southern Africa region.

Available Save the Children Jobs

The latest vacancies and internship opportunities are:

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

New Business Development Intern (NBD)

Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026
Employment Category: Internship

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

WASH Assistant – Garissa

Location: Garissa, Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The WASH Assistant will support the WASH Officer in implementing quality WASH programmes in targeted communities. The role includes:

• Supporting 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.
• Contributing to emergency WASH response activities.
• Supporting WASH preparedness activities in the context of El Niño-related crises.
• Promoting integration of WASH interventions with nutrition programmes.
• Supporting linkages between WASH programming 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.

The programme coverage includes Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Tana River.

WASH Assistant – Wajir

Location: Wajir, Kenya
Posting Date: 29 September 2026

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 role includes support for WASH construction, non-food item interventions, hygiene promotion and emergency WASH services. It is particularly focused on humanitarian response and preparedness activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The position will involve:

• 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.

The wider geographical programme focus includes Wajir, Garissa, Mandera and 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.

Lead, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 23 September 2026

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, commonly abbreviated as MHPSS, forms part of humanitarian and development interventions addressing the psychological and social well-being of individuals and communities.

The supplied vacancy listing identifies the position title, location and posting date but does not provide 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

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. 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.

Applications should be submitted through the official recruitment channels. Candidates should ensure that the information provided in their applications is accurate, and each vacancy should be treated as a separate application opportunity.

Application deadlines were not included in the supplied vacancy listing. Applicants should therefore confirm the applicable closing dates on the official recruitment portal before submitting their documents.

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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.

Applicants should review the complete requirements for their selected position and confirm the application deadline before submitting their documents.