Kenya : Project Development Volunteer – Nairobi Internship NEW

Volontariat (CEV) | 6 months | August 2026

Acted
Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Kenya
Acted’s strategy in Kenya is rooted in the 3ZERO approach – which recognises the intersectionality between poverty, social exclusion and marginalisation, and the climate crisis. Acted’s interventions in Kenya aim to advance poverty reduction, promote social inclusion, and strengthen climate resilience through an integrated, holistic approach. This includes (1) supporting local civil society to lead humanitarian action; (2) enhancing climate resilience through restoring degraded ecosystems – in partnership with the communities they serve, and (3) accelerating innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to climate change and social challenges – and finally, across all pillars, Acted aims to empower women, youth and marginalised groups to lead and take agency through its programmes.

You will be in charge of
The Project Development Volunteer (PDV) ensures proper grant management by developing qualitative project progress reports in compliance with donors’ rules. The PDV facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted external communication strategy. The PDV contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy.

Main Duties:

1. Grant Management

Contract follow-up
Reporting
Partner follow-up
2. Internal Coordination

Internal Coordination and Communication
Filing
3. External Communication

4. Fundraising

External relations
Contribution to proposal development
Contracting
Expected skills and qualifications
Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development or Political Science;
Previous related work experience, with knowledge of proposal writing and reporting;
Familiarity with the project cycle;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.
Terms of reference
For more information about the position, click here .

Conditions
Status: volunteer

300 USD per month living allowance
Coverage of all accommodation, guesthouse, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg
The provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.
One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
Psychological assistance
This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.
How to apply
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]), including the reference: PDV/KEN

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Tagged as: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, Kenya