Peace Winds Japan Opens Six-Month Field Assistant Role in Kenya's Refugee Settlements
Kakuma, 24 February 2026
International humanitarian organisation Peace Winds Japan seeks a Project Field Assistant for waste management initiatives across Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee settlements in Kenya’s Turkana County. The six-month contract runs from March to August 2026, requiring fluency in Ngaturkana, English, and Kiswahili, with applications closing 28 February 2026.
Urgent Recruitment Drive in Kenya’s Turkana County
Peace Winds Japan posted this Project Field Assistant vacancy on 23 February 2026, with applications closing on 28 February 2026 [1][2][3]. The organisation is conducting shortlisting and interviews on a rolling basis due to the urgency to fill the position [2]. This temporary role offers a six-month contract from 1 March to 24 August 2026, including a three-month probation period [1][2]. The position represents a critical opportunity for local employment in Kenya’s remote Turkana County, where PWJ has been implementing humanitarian programmes since its establishment in 1996 [1][2].
Core Responsibilities and Project Scope
The successful candidate will coordinate activities with beneficiaries and stakeholders across four distinct locations: Kakuma Town, Kalobeyei Town, Kakuma Refugee Camp, and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement [1][2][3]. The role supports the ‘Project for Establishment of Decentralized Solid Waste Management System for Recyclable Society in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Wards, Turkana County’, implemented in partnership with the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs [1][2]. Key responsibilities include promoting sustainable solid waste management, supporting workshops for community-based organisations, monitoring financial data, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation [3]. The Project Field Assistant will report directly to the Project Supervisor and must deliver project objectives within established time, budget, and resource constraints [1].
Essential Qualifications and Language Requirements
PWJ requires candidates to possess advanced facilitation skills in Ngaturkana and current residency in either Kakuma or Kalobeyei [1][2][3]. Language proficiency stands as a critical requirement, with professional fluency demanded in Ngaturkana and English, plus native or advanced Kiswahili capabilities [1][2]. The position is exclusively open to Kenyan nationals [1][3]. Desirable qualifications include a degree in environmental science, public health, or community health, alongside demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both host and refugee communities [1][3]. Candidates must also show familiarity with local humanitarian conditions and possess a BA/BSc/HND qualification [3].
Application Process and Deadline Details
Interested candidates must submit applications to recruit@peace-winds.or.ke by 28 February 2026, presenting a one-page cover letter and two-page resume as a single PDF document [1][2][3]. The cover letter must indicate the candidate’s gross monthly salary expectation [2][3]. Given today’s date of 24 February 2026, prospective applicants have just four days remaining to complete their submissions. Only shortlisted candidates will receive contact from PWJ regarding interview scheduling [2][3]. This recruitment drive reflects PWJ’s broader humanitarian mandate across more than 36 countries worldwide, where the organisation focuses on improving quality of life in communities affected by displacement, disasters, conflict, and poverty [1][2].