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Direct employerBusiness Title: Regional Emergency Response Advisor (English-Speaking Africa)

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About this role
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Role overview
FHI 360 is hiring a Regional Emergency Response Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time role supports outbreak response and preparedness across English-speaking Africa and suits someone with experience in managing emergency responses, especially for high-consequence pathogens.
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What you will do
- Lead outbreak response and preparedness activities following STRIDES protocols and in-country incident management systems.
- Coordinate day-to-day response activities across technical, operational, and administrative teams.
- Manage consolidation of response information and internal coordination during outbreaks.
- Develop and standardize response tools, templates, and coordination processes across countries.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to project staff and junior emergency response personnel.
- Collaborate with research and evaluation teams to report on data and assessments.
- Lead business development efforts including proposal research, strategy, and client engagement.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or international equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in technical implementation of large projects or programs.
- Experience providing technical assistance, capacity building, and business development in emergency response.
- Prior work experience in NGO, government agency, or private organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of outbreak emergency response, focusing on high consequence pathogens.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; proficiency in Swahili, Hausa, and/or Arabic is an asset.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and computer skills (including MS Office).
- Preferred: Project Management certification.
- Ability to travel up to 35%.
- Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
Benefits
The expected annual salary range is KES 6,000,000 to 9,000,000. FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Saturday, 7 November 2026.