Job Description
CHILD RIGHTS AND BUSINESS SPECIALIST - KENYA
Position Overview:
Terre des hommes seeks a dedicated Child Rights and Business Specialist to join our growing team in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a pivotal role within our Child Protection sector, where you will work alongside our Global Child Rights and Business Advisor to advance child protection and children's rights across business strategies, operations, and value chains worldwide.
About This Opportunity:
This is a full-time position spanning 12 months, offering the chance to make meaningful impact on child welfare within the business landscape. You will be based in Nairobi with regular international travel to Terre des hommes operational countries and partner nations, allowing you to engage directly with public and private sector actors committed to strengthening child protection globally.
Position Details:
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Contract Type: National contract under Kenya labour law for Kenyan citizens; international contract for non-Kenyans
Work Rate: 100% full-time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent global travel
About Your Role:
As a Child Rights and Business Specialist, you will report to the Global Child Rights and Business Advisor and play a central role in developing and implementing initiatives that integrate child rights into business practices. Your work will span multiple countries and sectors, helping organizations embed child protection into their core operations and supply chains.
Application Information:
Terre des hommes maintains an open recruitment process for this position with no fixed deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is successfully filled. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.