QHSE Graduate Trainee

Fresh Life works with municipalities and urban residents to develop and scale safe, citywide inclusive and financially sustainable sanitation solutions in fast growing cities starting with Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in Kenya. Our innovative solutions are designed to suit the realities of today’s cities, which are densely populated and heavily built up, particularly in low-income areas.

In achieving Fresh Life’s  vision and mission of making safe sanitation accessible and affordable for everyone, forever, we must stay true to who we are as an organization and as individuals who aim to transform cities and communities with our services.

The five core values that guide our work and interaction with our stakeholders are: Authenticity, Building Value for Stakeholders, Collaboration and Teamwork, Pragmatic Innovation, and Pursuing Excellence. You will see these values embedded  in our office space, our activities, and our evaluation system to ensure that as our organization grows, our team stays authentic to the Fresh Life culture.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Graduate Trainee to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about operational excellence, health and safety, and impact-driven fieldwork.

As a QHSE Graduate Trainee, you will be embedded in the day-to-day coordination of our field operations, supporting compliance, safety monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. You will work under the close guidance of the QHSE Assistant Manager while gaining structured, on-the-ground experience that blends learning with real accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Monitoring

• Participate in field visits to monitor site users’ compliance with safety guidelines and work instructions.
• Report unsafe behaviors, unsafe conditions, or environmental hazards to the QHSE Assistant Manager.
• Assist in implementing immediate corrective actions under supervision.

 Data Collection and Process Quality Monitoring

• Collect data on adherence to operational processes (e.g., AM/PM checks, Quality of Work, Quality of Interaction) and update internal trackers.
• Shadow field teams (e.g., waste collectors, maintenance teams) to observe procedures and capture information on quality and compliance.
• Participate in gathering feedback from the community or customers regarding safety and service delivery.

Field Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support early-stage issue resolution with field staff and escalate concerns as needed.
• Attend field and team meetings to share observations and suggest improvements.
• Build respectful working relationships with crew members, customers, and community stakeholders and support conflict resolution efforts when required.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Relations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Must have graduated within the last 3 years.
• 6 months to 1 year of internship, volunteering, or field-based experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite; familiarity with data collection or survey tools is a plus.

Job Location: Nairobi

Application Deadline