NGO Program Career Opportunities in Kenya – Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets.

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. 

We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

Since November 2011, we have launched over 750 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of more than 350 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 9,000 tons of waste. 

At the same time, we have built a team of over 250 people. For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa.

Job Purpose Statement: We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts.

The Sanergy Fellows Program seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make substantive contributions to the organization.  

Sanergy Fellows work in one of the following departments:
  • Operations- Supply Chain Services, Logistics, Quality and Safety, Laboratory
  • Credit Management
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing and Branding
  • Finance
  • Product Design
  • Research and Design for Byproduct Technologies
  • Business Development: Partnerships & Fundraising
  • Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Talent
  • Engineering- Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical
  • Legal
More qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in a pioneering context.  

We believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who believe their knowledge and skills will bring about that change. 

Job Requirements
  • Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant field
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels
  • Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
  • A collaborative mentality

To apply, please click on 'Apply for this job' to submit a cover letter and your 1-page resume/CV. In your cover letter, please include the dates that you are willing to commit to this fellowship. Please note that the Fellows Program runs year-round and applicants are reviewed and placed on a rolling basis.  

After prospective fellows submit their application and successfully articulate their skills and abilities during the interview process, they will be matched with teams/projects that best fit their skills and professional background. 

As Sanergy expands, many new projects are on the horizon. We are looking for fellows with the desire, determination and energy to spend at least 3-6 months in East Africa pushing the frontiers of innovation. Join us!