Kenya Red Cross Society
Project Assistant
Kenya - Contracted
Job Title: Project Assistant – Basketball Experience Disability Inclusion (BE-DI)
Reporting to: Project Officer, BE-DI ProjectDuty Station: Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to target counties of Kajiado, Machakos, and Kiambu.
Contract period: 13 months
KRCS Overview
Kenya Red Cross Society (hereafter, KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organization established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 Laws of Kenya. As an auxiliary to both the national and county governments, KRCS works to alleviate human suffering and save lives of the most vulnerable in our communities. It works through a network of 47 county branches, and 8 regions and the national headquarters, leveraging its wide network of over 250,000 members and volunteers across the country.The KRCS Strategic Plan 2021- 2025 stipulates its 3rd focus areas as Youth Leading Positive Change in their communities. KRCS has committed to support the protection of children and young people and facilitate initiatives that help them to reach their potential and lead positive change in their communities.
To achieve this, the organization has the following specific objectives under its 3rd goal on youth;
- Youth have improved knowledge, skills and experience for personal, social, and economic development.
- Youth living healthy and responsible lives maximizing their innate potential
- Safe spaces for youth representation, participation and meaningful engagement
About the project
The Basketball Experience – Disability Inclusion (BE-DI) Project is a 16-month pilot initiative funded by AFD and NBA Africa and implemented by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) youth department. This sport-for-development project leverages basketball to foster inclusion, resilience, and essential life skills among children with visual, hearing, and physical disabilities. The program will be implemented in 40 schools across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, and Machakos counties.Job Summary
The Project Assistant will support the administrative and logistical functions of the BE-DI project. The role will involve coordinating field activities, supporting documentation, assisting with procurement and financial tracking, and liaising with coaches, schools, and interpreters. The Assistant will also contribute to data collection, record keeping, and preparation of activity reports.Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Support logistical arrangements for trainings, school visits, and stakeholder meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment distribution, coach attendance, and field activity reports.
- Assist in preparing requisitions, budget tracking, and procurement documentation.
- Collect and compile data from schools and coaches for reporting and evaluation purposes.
- Facilitate timely communication between field teams, schools, and project management.
- Support documentation of case studies, photo evidence, and project stories.
- Ensure filing and archiving of all project-related documents and reports.
- Assist in organizing disability inclusion forums and Final Game 2026 event logistics.
- Support interpreters and coaches with materials and logistics as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Education, Disability Studies, or related discipline
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a project support role, preferably within inclusive or youth-centered programming in KRCS context.
- Proficiency in sign language interpretation is a STRONG REQUIREMENT.
- Basic understanding of disability inclusion, safeguarding, and child protection.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry systems.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable working in community and school environments.
Application Procedure |
https://redcross.applytojob.com/apply/b7QQi2w11L/Project-Assistant
by sending us your CV to reach us not later than 11th January 2025; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview. Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
