Kenya Policy Coordinator – Advocacy & Durable Solutions

About the role

The ReDSS Kenya Policy Coordinator will implement advocacy and policy strategies at national and county levels, working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure sustainable solutions for refugees and host communities in Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor ReDSS Kenya advocacy strategies, analysing legislation and policy changes to provide timely recommendations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, humanitarian, development and civil‑society actors to advance policy priorities.
• Strengthen capacities of local authorities and partners through trainings, peer‑to‑peer exchanges and integrated approaches for displaced and host communities.
• Lead engagement with Refugee‑Led Organizations to ensure community voices shape policy processes and document best practices.
• Support the Kenya Manager in developing, implementing and reviewing the operational plan, ensuring compliance with DRC procedures.

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in policy coordination, evidence building and analysis in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong knowledge of displacement trends and socio‑economic dynamics in East Africa.
• Proven experience working with multi‑stakeholder initiatives and capacity‑development programmes.

Required skills

• Advanced IT command, including maintenance of template‑style websites.
• Application of ICT tools for knowledge management and evidence translation.

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.
• Salary and conditions aligned with DRC’s Terms of Employment.