# Project Assistant NGO Job Save the Children Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/project-assistant-ngo-job-save-the-children Company: How to Manage Employees Who Perform Well But Resist Authority (Free Online Event) (17th June 2026)Posted on June 9, 2026 Category: NGO, Non-Profit & Development Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-06-05 Expires: 2026-08-13 ## Job Description Candidates Testimonials – How C.S.S Got Me HiredHow Google Search To C.S.S Led Me to Land My Dream JobPosted on June 5, 2026How CV Writing Service Helped Collins Get a New Job Through C.S.SPosted on May 30, 2026From Nairobi To The Maldives: How George Landed An International Leadership Role Through CSSPosted on April 17, 2026Our ServicesRegister Your CV Here. It’s FreeInterview Preparation.We Help You Pass Your Next InterviewShort Courses. Gain In Demand SkillsNot Getting Interviews? 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The role holder is charged with maintaining accurate files for project records, beneficiary lists and ensuring timely submission of all project reports and transaction documents to relevant internal departments for processing.Scope of workReports to: Project coordiantorDimensions: Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, supporting children through both development and humanitarian relief programs. These initiatives are delivered directly and in collaboration with local partners. Our current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).In 2012, as part of a global reorganization, Save the Children unified the operations of Save the Children UK, Canada, and Finland into a single entity in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition by merging with the British INGO Merlin, integrating their health and nutrition programs into our portfolio. Today, Save the Children maintains an operational presence in Nandi, Kajiado, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana, and Wajir, and works through partners in many other regions across the country. We employ approximately 230 staff, including members of the Global team who are hosted and hired in Kenya, but support Save the Children International (SCI) global operations. In 2025, our annual operating budget was approximately USD 20 million.Staff directly reporting to this post: Refugee incentive teachers and head teachersKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning:Program Implementation:Planning and implementation of project activities- Planning for purchase requisition, beneficiary selection and record keeping.Support in the monitoring and identification of beneficiaries in the project implementation sites.Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the approved work plans and with the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels.Ensure project activities are implemented in the most efficient, effective and sustainable mannerEnsure that the school-based teacher training program is implemented effectivelyAssist the Project coordiantor in the development and implementation of a modality of strengthening and improving management of schools committees and pupils through community mobilization and improvement of training materials and programsEnsure effective and efficient distribution of textbooks and other instructional materials to target schools Conduct regular data collection using existing tools in order to track project performance on indicators and measure overall impact and for donor reporting purposes and make recommendations on the improvement of these toolsEnsure that good practices and lessons are documented and shared with the MEAL team and the education team for replication and wider dissemination Travel to all project sites to conduct regular monitoring of projects quality together with other project team membersReporting, Monitoring & Evaluation:Ensure that field based monitoring data and information is collated regularly and made available to Education Coordinator and the MEAL Team for reporting and monitoring purposesIn collaboration with the MEAL Team, focus on project data collection to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact levelAssist the Education Coordinator in preparation of periodic progress reports in a timely manner for both internal and external useProgram Support Operations: Coordinate with other departments to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security and administration Coordinate with other SCI programs/sectors to ensure integration and that the project runs smoothly and efficiently and draws from best experiences and lessons for improved programming ### SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)Accountability:Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their ### responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedAmbition:Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration and Collaboration:Represent SCI inter-agency coordination meetings when the Education Coordinator is not availableEstablish good working relationship with respective local authorities, implementing partners, school managements and target communities.Work with the ministry of education officials.Teachers Training institutions on the school-based teacher training for future engagement to train teachers in a more efficient and effective way Build and maintain effective relationships with the education team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supportersCreativity:Develops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksIntegrity:Honest, encourages openness and transparencySafety and Security:In close collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager and the Dadaab focal point, proactively monitor the political, military and security situation at local level and regularly report on its potential impact on SC’s activities.QualificationsMinimum of Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in education, Education in Emergencies, experience in either CP or Education. Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in education sector especially in refugee settingKnowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issuesExperiences of facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, and awareness campaigns.Understanding of refugee work, non-formal education and context experience including local language.Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and prioritiesPositive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solvingExcellent communication ### skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their carersFluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and the local language in the camps and the host communityGood report writing skillsWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsCommitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.Desired QualificationsPrevious experience in working in a consortium with INGOs delivering education and girl child education servicesDemonstrated teamwork skillsHigh level of motivation and enthusiasm for educationStrong interpersonal and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essentialExperience of working with communities and other agencies that support educationHow to Apply Many qualified professionals miss out on getting shortlisted and interviews — not because they lack experience, but because their CV doesn’t clearly show how they fit this specific job.🎯 Want to get. ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.