5 Top NGOs In Kenya That Your Can Find Work At In 2017

Kenyan job seekers are frenzied by working for NGOs.This is a result of the high rising numbers of the organizations that have set a base in the country.Below are benefits top NGOs in Kenya to work for in 2017

Attractive Salaries

NGOs are known to offer huge perks to not only employers but even interned who are attached to their organizations. This is due to the huge budgets allocated to them by foreign donors.

In the event that the staff succumbs to an accident while working for NGOs, i.e. during the office hours or during field trips, he/she is entitled to receive compensation amounting to a maximum of two-month salary of the individual to cover the medical expenses.

Working Overtime

Various factors, such as workloads, operational efficiency, and staffing needs, may require variations in an employee’s total hours worked each day. In such circumstances, the employee may have to work beyond the scheduled office hours.

Under such circumstances, the staff working overtime is entitled to payment for working overtime and is authorized by its immediate supervisor for the same.

However, no overtime compensation will be provided for staff during field trips. The overtime rate will be paid on hourly basis and will be calculated on the basis of the basic salary.

Work experience

Through volunteering ,you are able to get solid work experience both on field and office ,due to the fact that most NGOs have more field operations than office work, therefore even an intern or an entry level employee is set to acquire massive job experience and work related skills.

A List of Top NGOs In Kenya

1.  United Nations
Working as a staff member in the UN Secretariat gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

The 41,000 staff of the United Nations, who come from its 193 Member States, are from many backgrounds, and have varied experience.

It is an exciting and unique challenge to be part of such a working environment, because it leads to a broader understanding of all the world’s countries and cultures.

UN is divided into various agencies including WHO,UNEP,UNESCO including UN Habitat with its headquarter in Nairobi.

2. World Vision
Working in over 90 countries worldwide,World vision is among the top NGOs in Kenya it has close to 40,000.The Organization They offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities, from tackling humanitarian emergencies, working in development and advocacy.

They offer employment such as finance, IT, marketing and human resources.

3. International Rescue Committee
The IRC brings solutions that help people affected by crisis.Th organization offers jobs, internships and even volunteering opportunities, working in over 40 countries in the world.

4. Oxfam
Oxfam is an international confederation of 20 ngos working with partners in over 90 countries to end the injustices that cause poverty.The NGO focuses on fighting poverty in various countries in the world and always offer Jobs and internship.

5. WWF
Also known as the World Wide Fund is an NGO that focuses on Wildlife and nature issues,the organization is ideal for graduates in environment,zoology and environment related courses.

The above are just a few of the top NGOs in Kenya ,there are other many organization that are based in the country , you can check for NGO jobs posted on our website.

By Victor Wachira