Are you a recent graduate looking to gain invaluable experience with a leading international humanitarian organization? Do you have a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of children?

Save the Children International (SCI) is offering an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career through six dynamic internship roles within their Kenya Country Office. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful programs in child protection, health, education, and more, while developing professional skills in a supportive, real-world environment.

📍 Location: Primarily Nairobi, Kenya (with some roles involving travel to field locations)
📅 Contract Type: Internship

Below is a summary of the available roles. Find the one that matches your skills and ambitions!

1. Finance Intern

Team: Kenya Country Office Finance Team

Role Purpose: To support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial operations, focusing on payment processing and accounting integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Process invoices and Mpesa payment vouchers.
Prepare General Ledger and Cash Offline Spreadsheets (GLACOS).
Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and statutory payroll deductions.
Perform account reconciliations and prepare adjustment journals.
Support audit processes and ensure compliance with SCI financial regulations.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or a professional accounting qualification.
At least 1 year of experience in accounting (non-profit experience preferred).
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with computerized accounting systems.
Strong integrity, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle a challenging workload.

👉 Apply for the Finance Intern Role Here

2. Programme Development, Quality & Impact (PDQI) Intern

Team: PDQI

Role Purpose: To provide coordination support to the PDQI team, focusing on work planning, information management, research, and supporting advocacy and communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for team events, meetings, and workshops.
Maintain the team’s calendar, travel schedules, and electronic files.
Support internal communication via SharePoint and team databases.
Conduct research and analysis for programming and advocacy strategies.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing events and document learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Development, or a related field.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Adobe Suite an advantage).
Strong interest in humanitarian and development work.

👉 Apply for the PDQI Intern Role Here

3. Awards & Partnerships Intern

Team: Awards & Partnerships Department

Role Purpose: To provide overall support in the management of awards and implementing partners, ensuring effective coordination across departments. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our programs are funded and partnerships are strong.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage award documentation and processes in the Award Management System (AMS).
Support partner vetting, assessment, and agreement preparation.
Prepare for and document award review meetings.
Track budgets, income, and reporting deadlines.
Ensure donor compliance requirements are understood and met.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
Excellent planning and coordination skills with a strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills in English and cultural awareness.
(Desirable) Experience with SCI’s policies and AMS.

👉 Apply for the Awards & Partnerships Intern Role Here

4. Supply Chain Intern

Team: Operations

Role Purpose: To support the Logistics unit with asset and warehouse management and the procurement of goods and services for programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support warehouse operations: receiving goods, updating stock records, and arranging dispatches.
Assist with fleet data analysis and procurement of fleet-related items.
Help tag new assets and maintain the asset register.
Support the procurement team with supplier registration, bid analysis, and invoice processing.
Maintain a systematic filing system for all supply chain documents.

Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree or professional training in Supply Chain Management.
At least 3-6 months of experience in procurement, warehousing, or logistics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

👉 Apply for the Supply Chain Intern Role Here

5. Programme Development, Quality & Impact (PDQI) – New Business Development (NBD) Intern

Team: PDQI – New Business Development

Role Purpose: To support the growth of Save the Children’s funding and partnerships by coordinating proposal development and donor engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate the proposal development process with various departments.
Manage business development trackers and update the AMS for new opportunities.
Support donor engagement strategies and intelligence gathering.
Maintain knowledge management systems and SharePoint folders.
Participate in design workshops and proposal coordination meetings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, International Development, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented and highly organized.
Interest in advocacy and social justice issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint proficiency an advantage).

👉 Apply for the PDQI – New Business Development Intern Role Here

6. Internal Controls & Compliance Intern

Team: Internal Audit

Role Purpose: To work with the audit team to carry out reviews and promote a culture of compliance throughout SC Kenya’s programmes and its partners. This role involves significant travel (up to 50%).

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the audit action tracker and follow up on outstanding actions.
Support external and internal audits, including document retrieval and field visits.
Review award files and documents for donor compliance.
Support training for staff and partners on donor regulations and compliance.
Participate in evaluating risks and ensuring controls are in place to safeguard assets.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance or equivalent.
Professional accounting qualifications (CPA part II or ACCA II).
Familiarity with auditing, grants management, or donor compliance.
Excellent communication, report-writing skills, and willingness to travel to field locations.

👉 Apply for the Internal Controls & Compliance Intern Role Here

How to Apply

Deadline: [Please check the individual application links for the specific deadline for each role]

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and meet the qualifications for any of these roles, we encourage you to apply by clicking on the links above!

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.