Japan-Funded Waste Management Project Creates Employment Opportunity in Kalobeyei Settlement
Kalobeyei, 28 February 2026
Peace Winds Japan’s six-month environmental project in Kenya’s Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement offers refugees and local residents employment whilst tackling critical waste management challenges. The initiative, backed by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focuses on establishing community-based waste management systems across Kakuma and Kalobeyei areas.
Application Deadline Today: How to Apply
The application deadline for this Project Field Assistant position closes today, 28 February 2026 [1]. Interested candidates must be Kenyan nationals and submit applications to [email protected] [1]. The application package must include a one-page cover letter indicating gross monthly salary expectations and a two-page resume, combined as a single PDF document [1]. Peace Winds Japan conducts shortlisting and interviews on a rolling basis, meaning early applications may receive faster consideration [1].
Six-Month Contract with Community Impact Focus
The successful candidate will work on a six-month temporary contract from 1 March to 24 August 2026, including a three-month probation period [1][3]. This role represents part of a broader initiative by Peace Winds Japan, established in 1996 and operating in over 36 countries, to improve quality of life in communities affected by displacement, disasters, conflict, and poverty [1]. The project operates in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to strengthen solid waste management systems across Kakuma Municipality in Turkana County [1]. The field assistant will coordinate activities across four key locations: Kakuma Town, Kalobeyei Town, Kakuma Refugee Camp, and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement [1][3].
Technical Requirements and Community Engagement
Essential qualifications include residency in either Kakuma or Kalobeyei, demonstrating the project’s commitment to local employment [1][3]. Language requirements are comprehensive: professional fluency in Ngaturkana and English, plus native or advanced Kiswahili skills [1]. The role demands advanced facilitation skills in local languages, reflecting the community-centred approach to waste management implementation [1]. Key responsibilities include promoting sustainable solid waste management practices, supporting workshops for community-based organisations (CBOs), and monitoring the performance of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) [3]. The position also involves data collection, reporting, documentation, and training facilitation for local leaders [3].
Broader Environmental Initiative Timeline
This employment opportunity coincides with wider environmental initiatives in the Kalobeyei settlement. A community clean-up campaign is scheduled for 20 March 2026, demonstrating ongoing momentum for environmental improvements [2]. The campaign aims to promote environmental protection, reduce plastic pollution, and establish proper waste management practices for a cleaner, healthier community [2]. Educational backgrounds in environmental science, public health, or community health are considered beneficial for the Project Field Assistant role, though not strictly required [1]. Peace Winds Japan offers additional responsibilities that may include overtime and holiday work, with compensation derived from the employee’s specialisation [1].