Work with Ayan Kenya!
At African Youth Advocacy Network (AYAN Kenya), we are redefining what community-led development looks like.
We are a youth-led, feminist, and human rights organization advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental health, gender justice, and community systems strengthening across Kenya.
Joining AYAN means becoming part of a movement that centers young people, women, and marginalized communities as partners not just beneficiaries in shaping sustainable, inclusive health systems.
Joining AYAN means becoming part of a movement that centers young people, women, and marginalized communities as partners not just beneficiaries in shaping sustainable, inclusive health systems.
A Purpose-Driven Team with Bold Ideas
Our strength lies in our people passionate advocates, community mobilizers, technical experts, and storytellers who are committed to social justice and transformative change.
We thrive in environments that demand:
Critical thinking and innovation
Community-centered approaches
Courage to challenge harmful norms
Accountability to the communities we serve
If you are driven by impact, equity, and systems change and can navigate complex realities with both professionalism and empathy AYAN Kenya is the right space for you.
If you are driven by impact, equity, and systems change and can navigate complex realities with both professionalism and empathy AYAN Kenya is the right space for you.
Why Join AYAN Kenya
We don’t just offer jobs, we offer purpose and growth.
At AYAN Kenya, you will:
Work at the forefront of
SRHR, HIV prevention, GBV response, and mental health programming
Engage directly with communities across counties including Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, and Siaya
Contribute to
policy advocacy, systems strengthening, and social norm change
Be part of a flexible, inclusive, and learning-oriented work environment
Grow professionally through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and exposure to regional and global platforms
We are committed to ensuring that our team is supported, valued, and equipped to thrive while delivering meaningful impact.
At AYAN Kenya, you will:
We are committed to ensuring that our team is supported, valued, and equipped to thrive while delivering meaningful impact.
Collaborative Growth
Inclusion & Diversity
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Collaborative Growth
We believe in People & Communities as Partners.
Our approach emphasizes:
- Co-creation with communities
- Deep listening and dialogue (community conversations, deep canvassing)
- Continuous learning and adaptation through strong MEAL systems
Every team member contributes to shaping not just programs but the future of community health and rights.
Inclusion & Diversity
At AYAN Kenya, diversity is not a checkbox, it is foundational to our mission.
We work with and for:
- Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW)
- LGBTQ+ and Sexual Gender Minorities (SGM)
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- Other underserved and excluded populations
We intentionally build teams that reflect the communities we serve and create spaces where all voices are respected and valued.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
AYAN Kenya is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and equitable workplace.
We recognize that diversity in:
- Identity and lived experience
- Knowledge and professional background
- Perspective and innovation
…strengthens our ability to deliver impactful programs.
We actively promote:
- Equitable leadership opportunities
- Inclusive decision-making processes
- Safe and respectful work environments
- Zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or exclusion
Join Us
If you are passionate about advancing SRHR, gender equality, and community-led systems change, and want to be part of a bold, youth-led organization shaping the future AYAN Kenya is the place for you.
Explore opportunities. Grow your career. Create impact.
Explore opportunities. Grow your career. Create impact.