DRC Regional Humanitarian Policy Coordinator Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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DRC Regional Humanitarian Policy Coordinator Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

DRC Kenya looking for “Regional Humanitarian Policy Coordinator”.

Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 03 January 2024.

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 9,000 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return.

The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 20 December 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Humanitarian Policy Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

DRC Job Vacancy 2024

Overall purpose of the role: Reporting directly to the Regional Advocacy and Communications Manager, the Regional Humanitarian Policy Coordinator will play a key role in the Regional Advocacy and Communications Unit and will be responsible for pushing forward the implementation of DRC EAGL’s advocacy strategy and further develop DRC’s advocacy work.

The role will have the following key responsibilities:

Coordinate the implementation of DRC’s Regional Advocacy Strategy;
Develop policy and advocacy materials including talking points, briefing notes, position papers and advocacy reports;
Develop advocacy products and policy briefs including analysis of information produced through DRC’s programmes and information management systems. Use evidence to inform advocacy priorities and positions;
Liaise with key DRC partners, line ministries, UN, NGO and other interlocutors to ensure that DRC has up to date information on the humanitarian situation and response in the region;

Qualification & Experience:

At least 3 years of professional experience crafting and delivering policy and advocacy work responding to complex humanitarian crises and/or post-conflict situations and at least 5 years of applicable professional experience in total;
Strong understanding of the political and humanitarian context in East Africa and Great Lakes;
Master’s degree in human rights, social sciences, media, or related discipline;
Full proficiency in spoken and written English. French is an added advantage;
Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
Understanding of the UN and international donor landscape, including challenges and constraints in East Africa and Great Lakes.
Experience in negotiation with UN, INGO, donors and coordination forums.

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