Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3

About the role

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3 in Nairobi, Kenya. The adviser designs and delivers humanitarian diplomacy and policy strategies and builds high-level stakeholder networks across Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, in an on-site management role. The post enables the delegation to understand and influence the wider political and humanitarian environment in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse political, economic, social, conflict and security developments in Kenya and the region, assess their humanitarian implications and advise Delegation management.
• Build and maintain strategic stakeholder networks with government authorities, parliamentarians, diplomatic missions, civil society, NGOs, think tanks and international organisations.
• Lead the development and implementation of humanitarian diplomacy strategies and policy objectives for Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania.
• Advise management on engagement with national authorities, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and identify opportunities to advance ICRC priorities.
• Strengthen relations with regional and multilateral organisations such as the African Union, IGAD and EAC, and promote the ICRC's mandate.
• Monitor regional and international humanitarian policy and coordinate information sharing with delegations, regional hubs and headquarters.
• Produce policy analyses, briefing notes, concept papers and other strategic documentation.
• Lead humanitarian affairs planning and budgeting, define portfolio objectives and monitor implementation.
• Facilitate internal coordination, knowledge sharing and staff briefings on political context and cultural sensitivities.

Required profile

• University degree in International Relations, Political Sciences, Law or Social Sciences (preferably with a focus on public international law, IHL and/or IHRL).
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in humanitarian action or political affairs.
• At least 3 years of team management or supervision experience.
• Prior field experience with the ICRC or an international organisation, and/or experience with a ministry of foreign affairs or similar government institution.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Required skills

• Ability to map stakeholders, build networks and influence key interlocutors.
• Strategic understanding of national, regional and global relations in relation to humanitarian affairs, peace and security.
• Good knowledge of regional multilateral organisations, humanitarian organisations and civil society actors.

The application deadline is 30 October 2026. Applications are made through the recruitment agency listed on the advert.