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Sightsavers is looking for an experienced leader to run its Kenya office and guide its work on disability inclusion, eye health and social inclusion.

About the role

• Based in Nairobi, on a two-year fixed term contract, full time.
• Up to 10 weeks of travel within Kenya each year.
• Salary follows local terms and conditions.

What they are looking for

• Senior leadership experience in an international NGO, development agency or similar organisation.
• Experience leading a country programme or large portfolio, including budgets and teams.
• Experience securing and managing donor funding.
• A master's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Sightsavers says qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026. Interviews are expected from 20 November.

Sightsavers is calling for trainers for its Digital Futures Programme, which helps persons with disabilities get into dignified work through digital skills training.

Where, and how to apply

Each advert has its own application:

• Nairobi and Athi River, 4 trainers (2 in each place)
• Mombasa, 2 trainers
• Kisumu, 2 trainers

About the role

• A consultancy for individual trainers, for 9 months, with 22 training days a month.
• Expected to start on 1 March 2027.
• Face-to-face training at NITA centres, in areas such as software development, data analysis, cloud computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a technical field.
• Experience training adults, graduates or early-career professionals.
• Experience designing learning materials and assessments.
• Experience with inclusive learning or persons with disabilities is highly desirable.

Closing date: 15 November 2026. Interviews are expected from January 2027.

Sightsavers is inviting qualified sign language interpreters and tactile interpreters to join its preferred supplier list in Kenya. People on the list are contacted for short assignments as work comes up.

Joining the list does not guarantee work, a minimum number of assignments or a minimum fee.

The work

• Interpreting at meetings, workshops, training, webinars, field visits and on recorded content.
• In person, remote or a mix of both, in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Machakos (Athi River).

What they are looking for

• Professional experience interpreting in Kenyan Sign Language and spoken language.
• A strong understanding of Deaf culture and disability inclusion.
• A letter of recommendation from a recognised organisation of persons with disabilities, such as UDPK.
• The legal right to provide consultancy services in Kenya.

How to apply

Upload your CV and complete the online form. Include your experience, languages, availability, daily or hourly rate and examples of past assignments.

Closing date: Thursday 19 November 2026, 11.30pm UK time. Interviews are expected in the week of 30 November.

Extended. Applications for the 2027 Senior School Scholarships now close on 21 November 2026.

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Learners with disabilities sitting the 2026 Grade 9 KJSEA can apply. The call is for learners from vulnerable and underprivileged families.

One application, four scholarships. A single application puts the learner in the running for:

• Citizens of the Future Scholarship Program, M-PESA Foundation
• Faulu Scholarship Program, National Council for Persons with Disabilities
• Inuka Scholarship Program, KPC Foundation
• KCB Scholars Program, KCB Foundation

How to apply

1. Download the application form from ncpwd.go.ke or kpcfoundation.co.ke.
2. Fill it in and attach all the required supporting documents.
3. Attend the interview in your county on the date below, with your completed form.

Applying is free at every stage, so do not pay anyone to help you apply.

Interviews, 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 24 November 2026

• Kiambu: County Commissioners Headquarters
• Murang'a: County Commissioners Boardroom
• Nyamira: Department of Children's Services Boardroom
• Kirinyaga: County Commissioners Boardroom
• Busia: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Vihiga: County Commissioners Boardroom
• West Pokot: NCPWD Office, County Commissioner's building
• Nandi: County Commissioner's
• Kilifi: Social Services Hall, Kilifi

Wednesday 25 November 2026

• Nairobi: County Commissioners Boardroom
• Nyeri: NCPWD Nyeri Office, opposite Huduma Centre
• Embu: Social Development Office
• Kitui: Sub-County Director of Education, Kitui Central
• Kakamega: Social Development Offices
• Siaya: Department of Social Services Labour Boardroom
• Kisii: Social Development Offices
• Trans Nzoia: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Narok: Social Services Development Block, Social Services Boardroom
• Garissa: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Mombasa: Uhuru na Kazi building (RC's Boardroom)
• Uasin Gishu: NCPWD Office, County Commissioners Compound
• Lamu: Deputy Commissioners Office, Lamu West
• Nakuru: PC Block A, Room 5
• Marsabit: County Commissioners Boardroom
• Nyandarua: NCPWD County Commissioner Building

Thursday 26 November 2026

• Kajiado: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Laikipia: NCPWD Office
• Tharaka Nithi: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Makueni: NCPWD Office
• Migori: Directorate of Social Development Boardroom
• Bomet: NCPWD Office, ICT building
• Kisumu: Huduma Centre, 10th floor, Block C
• Bungoma: Bungoma County Social Development, Social Services Boardroom
• Elgeyo Marakwet: NCPWD Office
• Baringo: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Taita Taveta: Voi National Library

Friday 27 November 2026

• Isiolo: National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Boardroom
• Homa Bay: District Adult Education Hall
• Machakos: Social Development Office
• Kericho: NCPWD Office, Kericho Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre Compound
• Wajir: County Lands Department Boardroom
• Kwale: County Commissioner's Boardroom
• Turkana: NCPWD Office, EARC building inside Lodwar Mixed Secondary School
• Tana River: NCPWD Office
• Mandera: Social Development Office
• Meru: Probation Boardroom
• Samburu: Deputy County Commissioner, Samburu Central Boardroom

Need help? NCPWD: [email protected] or 0709 100 700. KPC Foundation: [email protected] or 0791 408 649.

Signvrse is looking for a 3D Animator to join its team in Nairobi.

Signvrse builds 3D avatars that communicate in sign language. The new animator will help the avatars move more smoothly and get their hand shapes right. In sign language, the shape and movement of the hands carry meaning, so this work matters.

About the role

• Based in Nairobi, working on-site.
• Signvrse's poster describes it as "full time/contract". Ask about the exact terms when you apply.

What they are looking for

• Experience animating 3D characters
• Skill in Blender or iClone
• Experience cleaning up motion capture (mocap) and retargeting it
• Knowledge of character rigging and deformation

Added advantage: knowing sign language, or having worked with Deaf communities.

How to apply

Email your CV and your showreel or portfolio to [email protected].

No closing date has been shared, so apply soon. Pay has not been shared either.