ESC: Environmental Expert in Kenya

Name: ESC: Environmental Expert in Kenya
Start: 2025-06-01
End: 2026-03-01
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Mondo is an Estonian organisation aiming to reduce global inequality. Mondo operates in 12 countries abroad and in Estonia. Mondo focuses on education/health, livelihood, environmental and digital competence programmes in partner countries, and global education in Estonia.
Mondo was established in Estonia on 12 November 2007 at the initiative of nine Estonian people of different backgrounds. They all shared the same feeling—Estonia needs an organisation which would enable cooperation with communities in lower income countries that would create concrete contribution opportunities for Estonians and raise awareness of global challenges. The word “Mondo” is in Esperanto and refers to a more equal future. Mondo associates boldly believe that the world can be turned into a more equal place and every little action is a step in the right direction.

Today, Mondo has become a strong and unique organisation—small on a global scale but big on the Estonian one. The 12 partner states of Mondo are Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Burma. In all partner states, Mondo cooperates with local organisations; it has its own office in Uganda and Ukraine. Mondo’s team is made up of over 35 experts in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and global education. Mondo also has a social enterprise called Mondo Crafts that supports Mondo’s communities in the world by selling ethical crafts in Estonia.

💼 What the programme involves

The BRIDGE project, implemented by CIVS Kenya, will be carried out at two Resource Centers located in Nyakach and Kuth Awendo in the Kano Plains of Kisumu County. This region is largely dependent on agriculture as the main source of livelihood, yet it is frequently affected by seasonal flooding, which significantly impacts food security and economic stability. In response to these challenges, the BRIDGE project will place strong emphasis on environmental resilience and sustainability. Volunteers will work with community members to raise awareness on climate change adaptation, promote climate-smart agricultural practices, and lead tree planting campaigns. These activities are aimed at reducing the environmental impact of flooding, restoring degraded land, and improving long-term agricultural productivity. Volunteers will also help organize community workshops and school outreach programs to educate both youth and adults on sustainable land use, soil and water conservation etc.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be arranged at a shared rented flat within the region with a bathroom and toilet. CIVS will furnish the room with a few pieces of furniture and basic equipment for the kitchen and bathroom. The apartment will have electricity and water, though volunteers may on some occasions experience disruptions of these services. Volunteers will be taught how to clean their own clothes using their hands by our local mentors. Transport to the projects is by motorcycle. Transport to the market, and to Kisumu City is by public vans.

🍲 Food

Volunteers will prepare their own meals at the apartment.

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Environment Expert should have a basic understanding of climate change, floods, and their effects on local communities and ecosystems. They should know how rainfall, rivers, and terrain contribute to flooding and be able to suggest farming methods suited to flood-prone areas. Strong community engagement skills are essential, including the ability to raise awareness about environmental conservation, waste management, and flood preparedness. The role requires adaptability to rural conditions and a hands-on attitude for tasks like tree planting, soil movement, and farm work. Experience in farming, tree planting, and promoting sustainable land use is highly valuable for this position.
Deadline: 25/04/2025 00:00

ℹ️ Additional information

As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

KE45127

01/06/2025 at 00:00 → 01/03/2026 at 00:00

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Deadline: 25/04/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Buruburu, Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)

Exchange rate

1 KES = 0.006892 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

East Africa Time

Local time: 21:01 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swahili