Advocacy Advisor Multi Country (Nairobi Based)

• Lead the design and execution of advocacy and communication strategies aligned with NRC's country priorities.
• Coordinate NRC's advocacy responses on key issues at national and international levels.
• Manage communications teams, including staff development, budgeting, and administration.
• Train staff and partners on advocacy and communication practices, ensuring policy compliance.
• Represent NRC publicly by preparing briefings, reports, press statements, and other communication materials.
• Ensure regular public information sharing to increase NRC's accountability in Somalia and Kenya.
• Integrate policy, advocacy, and communication elements into program design and response strategies.

• Post-graduate degree with at least five years relevant experience in humanitarian, media, or international organisations.
• Experience in humanitarian advocacy and policy management in diverse contexts.
• Proven skills in advocacy, communications, media, or humanitarian policy.
• Experience working in complex and insecure environments, preferably in the Horn of Africa.
• Good understanding of humanitarian coordination systems and donor contexts.
• Experience engaging with media and managing sensitive external communications.
• Ability to produce high-level advocacy products and policy analysis.
• Documented achievements relevant to the role's responsibilities.
• Flexibility and creativity in approach.
• Experience working with international media.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of international legal and policy frameworks related to displacement, protection, conflict, and humanitarian action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage creatively and effectively with advocacy targets, even in challenging situations.

The role offers a 24-month renewable contract based in Nairobi with travel commitments to Somalia, Kenya, and other East African countries. Salary is according to NRC's national grade 9 scale.

Apply by submitting an updated CV and cover letter in English through the employer's official contact. The cover letter must include links to three advocacy, media, or communication productions: one text, one video, and one TV or radio interview. Do not attach certificates or other documents. Only applicants legally entitled to work in Kenya may apply. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 November 2026.