Junior Project Coordinator NGO Job Kuehne Climate Center 

Junior Project Coordinator NGO Job Kuehne Climate Center 

Job Purpose

Are you looking for a meaningful role that challenges you to learn, grow, and make a difference? This is not your average entry-level coordination job it’s a chance to work at the heart of climate and logistics transformation across East Africa.

As Junior Project Coordinator, you’ll be part of the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC)’s dynamic East Africa team. You’ll support the delivery of four pioneering program lines from green freight to carbon removal and learn how climate-compatible logistics systems are being shaped on the ground.

The KCC is a new subsidiary of the Kuehne Foundation. As a think & do tank its mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within and through logistics systems. We do this through applied research & thought leadership, project & advisory work, and training & capacity building, with a focus on countries of the global South.

The KCC is working with local and international partners to develop logistic systems in Africa that are low-carbon, climate resilient, and advance climate action. This includes the implementation of a Green Freight Support Programme in Eastern Africa, projects to support freight electrification, strengthening the carbon dioxide removal ecosystem, and active engagement in multi-stakeholder alliances. Key partners include regional corridor authorities, development organisations, companies, and universities.

Responsibilities

• Support Across Programs: Help ensure program teams have what they need from organizing meetings to tracking deliverables and preparing briefs.
• Assist Senior Staff: Provide day-to-day support to the regional lead and experts, helping with logistics, data collection, administrative tasks, and internal coordination.
• Coordinate Activities: Assist in setting up training sessions, workshops, and events. Support communications and take on small projects as your confidence grows.
• Create and Organize: Help prepare basic presentations, take meeting notes, summarize key insights, and support social media content development.
• Be the Go-To Helper: Support the KCC Kenya office’s day-to-day functioning and serve as a resource for project coordination and knowledge management.
• Build Community: Represent KCC in networks, alliances, and events building trusted relationships across sectors.
• Contribute to KCC’s external communications activities.

You‘re good at

You are not just looking for a job, you are looking for purpose, challenge, and a chance to learn by doing.

• You are organized, but not rigid able to juggle multiple threads with flexibility.
• You are creative, not just in design but in solving problems and bringing energy to projects.
• You are hungry to grow willing to try new things, take feedback, and gradually take on more responsibility.
• You are excited by logistics and climate, even if you do not come from a conventional background in either.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of experience in international project management, focusing on logistics and climate issues
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, climate change, logistics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in Swahili, English, and intercultural affairs
• Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple events, projects, and deadlines simultaneously. Proactive and independent work style
• Proven experience in event planning, conference coordination or management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with virtual international teams
• Eligibility to work and live in Kenya
• Willingness to travel occasionally within East Africa and globally

You will work with

• The regional and global teams of the KCC
• Individual project teams researching and implementing solutions
• KCC partners (academia, NGOs, government, business partners)

What You Can Expect

• Work in an enthusiastic international team
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to real-world climate and logistics projects
• A collaborative team environment that values initiative, curiosity, and commitment
• Exposure to diverse program areas, partners, and implementation contexts
• Opportunities to gradually take on more responsibility as you grow in the role
• A front-row seat to some of the most innovative freight and climate initiatives in East Africa

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application via e-mail to kuehne-foundation-jobs@m.personio.de or here by 01.08.2025