Organizational Development Support

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The experience

We are a refugee-led based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, is seeking a skilled volunteer to support our internal organizational development. As a young and growing organization, we aim to establish strong systems and structures to guide our growth and accountability.
Key Areas of Support:
• Help us develop a 3-year strategic plan.
• Set up an organizational structure and role descriptions
• Advise on simple governance

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What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

We are a refugee-led community-based organization operating in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement, Kenya. As a growing organization, USEC is committed to building a strong internal foundation to increase its impact and sustainability. This program focuses on strengthening our organizational development and governance systems through strategic planning, policy development, role clarification, and improved documentation and compliance. By engaging a skilled volunteer, the program aims to enhance the organization's efficiency, accountability, and readiness for partnerships and funding opportunities.

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Activities & Shift

The volunteer will support us in strengthening our organizational development and governance. Key activities include facilitating the development of a 3-year strategic plan, drafting internal policies (HR, finance, safeguarding), designing an organizational structure with clear roles, and supporting the setup of basic governance systems. The volunteer will also help establish simple documentation and filing systems, and provide guidance on compliance and legal readiness to enhance USEC’s operational efficiency and accountability.

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Rules

Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to the diverse communities of Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement, which host people from over 15 nationalities. If on-site, volunteers may:
• Participate in community events, cultural activities, or learning visits
• Engage with local youth groups, women’s collectives, or school programs
• Experience the social life and resilience of refugee communities firsthand
Remote volunteers may also join online storytelling sessions, virtual tours, or co-host training with local leaders.