The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an Advocacy Advisor for a multi-country role based in Nairobi, Kenya. This senior position is crucial for shaping NRC's policy influence and public engagement in the complex humanitarian contexts of Somalia and Kenya, which are severely affected by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement.
The advisor will lead the development and implementation of advocacy and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with country program priorities and global standards. The role involves expert analysis, creating evidence-based advocacy materials, representing NRC in key forums, and building the capacity of staff and partners to advocate for displaced communities.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Norwegian Refugee Council |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | Kenyans only |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale |
| Duration | 24 Months (renewable) |
| Application deadline | 15 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Advocacy Advisor will be responsible for identifying and coordinating NRC’s advocacy responses, developing and executing impactful advocacy and communications strategies, and managing media plans. This includes line management of communications teams, budget planning, and ensuring systematic training for staff on advocacy and communication. A key aspect of the role is to ethically raise the voices of displaced people in Somalia and Kenya to decision-makers and the public, contributing to accountability and integrating policy, advocacy, and communications into program design and strategies. The advisor will also prepare high-quality briefings, reports, press statements, and other communication materials.
Eligibility
- Post-graduate degree with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the humanitarian field or international media/organizations.
- Must have humanitarian advocacy experience and policy management from diverse contexts.
- Relevant experience in advocacy, communications, media, or humanitarian policy.
- Experience working in complex and insecure contexts, preferably in the Horn of Africa.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination architecture and donor environments.
- Proven experience engaging media and managing sensitive external communications.
- Experience producing high-level advocacy products and policy analysis.
- Documented professional experience of working in or with international media.
- Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of international legal and policy processes and instruments related to displacement, protection, peace/conflict, and humanitarian action.
- Open for national candidates who have the legal right to work in Kenya; NRC will not sponsor visas or residency permits.
Benefits
- Opportunity to do demanding and professional work in challenging contexts.
- Work culture that empowers employees to share ideas and take responsibility.
- Part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
- Many opportunities to be heard and take initiative.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Documents Required
- Most updated English CV (remove all previous outdated CVs)
- Most updated Cover Letter
- Links to three most compelling advocacy, media & communications productions in the Cover Letter (ideally one text, one video, one TV/radio interview)
How to Apply
- Apply online via the provided link.
- For internal candidates, log in with your official email or use the Opportunity MarketPlace.
- Complete all system-required fields for experience, employment history, and education.
- Ensure your full name as given on your passport is included when creating your profile.
- Submit your application and CV in English, attaching your latest CV and Cover Letter.
- Include links to your three most compelling advocacy, media & communications productions in your Cover Letter.
- Do not attach certificates or any other documents beyond the CV and Cover Letter.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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