The best-paying NGOs in Kenya make the prospect of working with an NGO quite attractive to many young and vibrant Kenyans. For the record; Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are organizations that are set up to fill vital needs in society. These organizations are not funded by the government, and neither are they the conventional for-profit business.

Therefore, people who choose to work with these NGOs should do so primarily out of a passion to improve society by working for the particular causes targeted by the particular NGOs they have chosen to work with. Nevertheless, many of these NGOs are aware of the considerable time and effort that their staff put into the work, and so they now pay quite well.

In the past, despite having the passion to see improvements in society, many young people would decline the opportunity to work with NGOs, but now due to the very good salaries offered by these organizations, you can find many vibrant and ambitious Kenyans working with them. Some of these high-paying NGOs include the following:

Top 10 Best Paying NGOs In Kenya

1. Oxfam International

Oxfam International is an international Non-Government Organization whose work is centered around the alleviation of the effects of poverty, and the elimination of poverty by uplifting the people.

Oxfam is a congregation of 21 independent charities; however, they all work together under the supervision of Oxfam which is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Some of the key areas where this organization works include Poverty eradication, Disaster relief, Advocacy, Policy research, and Migration advocacy. As an organization dedicated to fighting poverty, Oxfam strives to make its workers comfortable by paying them very well.

For more information, please contact the NGO via:

Website: https://www.oxfam.org/en/work-oxfam

2. Amref

Amref is an international non governmental organization that operates in several countries, and has over 1500 employees. Amref predominantly works in the Health Sector; it provides critical medical services to save lives.

This is a big project; when it was established in 1957, it was as a mobile air-based service- providing healthcare right up there in the sky. However, land-based services were added in the 1960’s, and now the organization performs key services in the field of healthcare.

For example; Amref does important work in the area of HIV research; including the spread of the disease, as well as ways of advancing treatment so as to reduce the effects of the disease on the people of the continent.

Such delicate and important work has to be well funded; Amref has revenue of more than 1 trillion dollars, and this is one of the NGOs that pay very well.

For more information about this NGO please visit:

Website: http://amref.org/ways-to-give/vacancies/

3. World Vision

World Vision is a Non Government Organization that serves more than 90 countries. This is an evangelical Christian organization that provides humanitarian aid, development, as well as advocacy to help all people; particularly children. The foundations of this organization are built on peace, love, and tolerance; which are values preached by the organization.

World Vision gets its funding from grants, and direct donations; and the organization has a bourse of around USD 2.90 billion. Working with World Vision can be quite lucrative; the organization is known to be one of the highest paying NGOs in Kenya, as it endeavors to ensure that its workers are motivated and happy so that they can put in their best.

This organization organizes outreach programs to cater to the needs of children, as well as vulnerable families, living in communities that may be disadvantaged politically, or as a result of humanitarian disasters.

For more information about this NGO; please visit:

Website: https://www.worldvision.org/about-us/job-opportunities/jobs

4. USAID

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a prestigious humanitarian agency. It was founded by President John F Kennedy in the year 1961. This is an organization that is aimed at providing foreign assistance to people in need, especially in poor countries, or countries with recent humanitarian crisis.

This organization is independent in its function, but its funding comes from the US government. USAID has an annual budget of over 27 billion dollars; this is the principal source of most of the US government foreign aid.

Working with USAID can be an excellent career choice; it is an organization that pays its workers handsomely. Furthermore, it presents an opportunity to travel the world, and to meet people working passionately to make the world a better place.

Website: https://www.usaid.gov/kenya/work-with-us

5. Amnesty International

Amnesty International is one of the most reputable NGOs in Kenya, and around the world.  Amnesty International deals with the advocacy for humanity and human rights. The organization was established in 1961, and is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

The job includes travelling to areas where there is trouble; and finding out as much verifiable information as possible. This information is then published with a view of fighting for the rights of the innocent people who are being victimized, and holding the aggressors accountable.

For more information please contact the NGO via:

Website: https://www.amnestykenya.org/who-we-are/jobs.html

6. IRC

The International Rescue Committee is an international body that focuses on helping people affected by armed conflict, and also on promoting the laws that protect victims of war. The IRC was established in 1863, and has its headquarters in New York City, USA.

Working with the IRC will usually mean rushing to the aid of people who may be caught in war, armed conflict, or natural disasters. This means emergency rescue, as well as emergency healthcare provision, and other charitable efforts; including search and rescue, provision of clean water, food, clothing, medicine, and other emergency rescue items.

The IRC is a well funded organization; working with this NGO will mean very good pay, travelling around the world, and meeting interesting people.

To find out more please visit the NGO via

Website: https://www.rescue.org/country/kenya

7. Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is an international relief organization. The focus is on providing humanitarian aid to people who have undergone, or have suffered from various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities. The organization is currently operating within 38 countries.

Mercy corps is a great organization to work with; for one thing it is well funded. The organization has Revenue of around US$ 436.6 Million. It offers the opportunity to have a great career, and to taste different cultures as you travel the world.

To find out more about this organization please contact them via:

Website: https://www.mercycorps.org/careers

8. Red Cross

The Red Cross is the most recognized humanitarian organization in the world. This organization provides first aid, as well as food, clothing, medicine, water, and other such items to people in need all over the world.

The Red Cross was founded in 1863, and is well funded by the United Nations, and also by various funding governments. This organization has almost unrestricted access to any corner of the world; sometimes they are actually pass through battle lines during active conflict.

The organization is well funded, and workers are well paid. Working with the Red Cross could be an excellent career move.

For more information; contact the organization via:

Website: https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers

9. CARE International

CARE International is an international organization. CARE means Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere. The organization was established in 1945.

CARE International’s core tenet is fighting poverty. This is a nonsectarian, impartial, and non-governmental. It is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty.

CARE International works all countries; the organization is well funded; and it pays its workers very well.

For more information; contact the organization via:

Website: https://www.care.or.ke/index.php/careers-and-tender/careers

10. Save The Children

Save The Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an International Non-Government Organization that provides relief assistance to children in danger, or in areas of vulnerability. Most of the NGO’s work is in developing countries; where the children may be vulnerable due to social or economic troubles.

To find out more about this NGO, please contact them via.

Website: https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers

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