Jobs Kenya

Website: Website https://kspca-kenya.org/

  • Social Media Intern

    Social Media Intern

    Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a difference? Our Communications Department at KSPCA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Social Media Intern! If you hold a degree in communications, journalism, IT, or a related field and are proficient in tools like Canva and WordPress, we want to hear from you!

    Key Responsibilities:

    Create, edit, and schedule engaging content for our social media platforms 
    Manage interactions by responding to comments and messages 
    This internship offers a fantastic learning opportunity alongside our dedicated team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in both social media and animal welfare.

    What We’re Looking For:

    Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
    Comfort with animals and people
    Strong communication skills
    Our interns receive an allowance for expenses and lunch! Some may even transition into full-time roles at KSPCA.

    Ready to apply? Send your one-page cover letter and CV to recruitment@kspca.or.ke. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@kspca.or.ke

  • Finance Officer

    Finance Officer

    The Finance Officer is a vital member of our team, maintaining financial records, receiving income and paying bills, producing reports and supporting team members with advice and assistance. In a busy team dealing with many emergency cases, the Finance Officer needs to be a calm and steady guardian of compliance and performance,
    If you are our ideal candidate,
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    you will have a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualifications, as well as proficiency in QuickBooks and other relevant tech.
    You will have proven skills and experience in similar roles.
    In addition to technical skills, you will be a friendly and cooperative team member who is able to support colleagues who might not be so confident with working on financial issues. You will be someone who can solve problems in the moment, but also work on solutions and capacity building for longer term improvements.
    You are motivated by the KSPCA’s mission and you are known for being honest and hardworking. You care about the welfare of the animals and their communities, and want the best outcome for them.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@kspca.or.ke

  • Animal Health Assistant Human Resources & Administration Assistant Animal Care Givers Field Officers

    Animal Health Assistant Human Resources & Administration Assistant Animal Care Givers Field Officers

    KSPCA, Kenya’s leading animal welfare organization, is seeking a compassionate individual to oversee the efficient operation of our veterinary clinic in Mombasa. If you’re passionate about animal care and making a difference, this opportunity is for you. Responsibilities include assisting the lead veterinarian, providing quality medical care to animals, streamlining operations, ensuring compliance, maintaining client relations, and overseeing facility.
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Our ideal candidate must have a diploma in animal health or related field, registered with KVB, demonstrated and referenced work experience in the field and a strong love for companion animals.
    You care about the welfare of the animals and want the best outcome for them, you possess high integrity, and are driven by results and innovation.
    You have exceptional computer skills and use of technology.
    You must be motivated by KSPCA’s mission, known for honesty and hard work, and committed to serving animals and the community with dignity and respect.

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    Apply via :

    RECRUITMENT@KSPCA.OR.KE

  • Animal Welfare Officer

    Animal Welfare Officer

    Job Description

    DUTIES INCLUDE

    To lead the application of KSPCA’s quality of life assessment and use of it’s toolkit together with the resident veterinarian and respective kennel staff
    To work with inspectors on humane slaughter plans, including developing visit plans, forecasting ammunition sales and planning joint visits as and when appropriate 
    To support and participate in vaccination and spay / neuter campaigns set up by KSPCA and / or it’s partner organisations
    To develop printable tools for new pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care
    To undertake random follow up house visits on animals rehomed
    To identify and to respond to urgent animal welfare issues arising at KSPCA and in the local community;
    To promote responsible pet ownership in the wider community and assist in promoting community animal care initiatives at planned events
    To promote KSPCA’s neutering programme ensuring that as many animals as possible in the community are neutered;
    To research and address feral cat areas with our feral cat population control scheme
    To attend meetings and represent KSPCA on issues regarding animal welfare legislation and policies as required;
    To provide reports and statistics as and when requested;
    To attend internal meetings as and when requested;

    PERSON SPECIFICATION
    Professional Qualifications

    Animal Health degree or equivalent 

    Work Experience

    At least 2 years of proven hands-on animal handling experience especially dogs and cats 

    Skills & attributes

    Good knowledge/understanding of animal welfare issues/law
    Excellent and courteous verbal English
    Public speaking experience
    Ability to work well in a pressured and emotive environment
    Ability to quickly and effectively assess an animal welfare situation
    Calm and confident handling animals
    Good IT skills, intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Professional, caring and non-judgmental
    Trustworthy and reliable
    Ability to meet deadlines and work independently on projects
    Proactive, conscientious, enthusiastic and diligent
    Team player with other internal departments
    Respectful of staff working at all levels

    The deadline for applications is 28th Oct 2019.

  • Animal Welfare Field Inspector Executive Officer Veterinarian

    Animal Welfare Field Inspector Executive Officer Veterinarian

    Job Details

    Investigating complaints of animal cruelty or abuse, and rescue injured, stray or abandoned animals.
    Advising animal owners and the public on animal welfare and building a good relationship between KSPCA and the public
    Writing reports documenting complaints and animal welfare/cruelty investigation.
    Controlling and/or impounding animals of all varieties including stray animals, unwanted animals, wildlife, deceased animals and sick/injured animals. 
    Performing humane euthanasia of animals and dispose of the deceased animals as required
    Promoting and teaching humane slaughter of livestock and monitoring slaughterhouses country wide when required
    Repair and maintenance of humane slaughter equipment
    Implementing the feral cat scheme
    Checking on and ensuring that the care of the animals in the shelter is satisfactory when at the headquarters or on duty
    Liaising with the relevant Government bodies and personnel
    Promoting animal welfare and compassion
    Lecture the general public, schools and other agencies on animal care, safety and welfare.
    Giving advice on animal welfare and building a good relationship between the KSPCA and the public
    Operate an animal control vehicle to conduct patrols, respond to calls for service or
    assistance, and complete work-related errands.
    Keep animal control vehicle, tools, and equipment clean and maintained in good
    working condition
    Adhere to KSPCA vehicle management policies and procedures
    Ensuring effective and timely maintenance, servicing and repair of KSPCA vehicles in order to minimize down time
    Provide recommendations for lowering vehicle-operating expenses 
    Any other duties as required for the smooth running of the Society and the welfare of all animals

     

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