Senior Advocacy Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Nairobi, Kenya
Not specified (potentially hybrid based on the nature of advocacy work)
Policy advocacy
Government engagement
Stakeholder coordination
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Advocacy Officer in Nairobi, Kenya, to support policy advocacy initiatives aimed at enhancing refugee and host community economic inclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience in advocacy, strong communication skills, and a background in engaging with government structures

Job Summary

  • The IRC seeks a Senior Advocacy Officer to support policy advocacy and influence rooted in the IRC’s Kenya Country Program Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and contribute to the Re:BUiLD program’s influence and adoption initiatives.
  • Key responsibilities include county government engagement, developing evidence-based advocacy materials, coordinating with partners, monitoring policy processes, and representing the program in relevant forums.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in advocacy or policy engagement, demonstrated experience engaging government systems, and fluency in English and Kiswahili.

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Advocacy Officer in Nairobi, Kenya, to support policy advocacy initiatives aimed at enhancing refugee and host community economic inclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience in advocacy, strong communication skills, and a background in engaging with government structures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • policy advocacy
  • government engagement
  • stakeholder coordination
  • evidence-based advocacy
  • refugee inclusion

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven change-maker
  • cultural sensitivity
  • high integrity and discretion
  • cross-county learning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, development studies, international relations, communications, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience engaging government systems
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili

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