Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3

About the role

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA) for its Nairobi delegation. The SHAA helps the delegation understand and influence the wider political and humanitarian environment in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti and the conflicts in the region, designing and delivering diplomatic and policy strategies in collaboration with other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse political, economic, social, conflict and security developments in Kenya and the region, assessing their humanitarian implications and advising Delegation management.
• Build and maintain strategic stakeholder networks with government authorities, parliamentarians, diplomatic missions, civil society, NGOs, think tanks and international organisations.
• Lead humanitarian diplomacy strategies and policy objectives for Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, and advise management on engagement with national authorities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Strengthen cooperation with regional and multilateral bodies such as the African Union, IGAD and EAC, and share information with delegations, regional hubs and headquarters.
• Produce policy analyses, briefing notes, concept papers and key messages, and lead humanitarian affairs planning and budgeting.
• Facilitate internal coordination, knowledge sharing and staff briefings on political context and cultural sensitivities.

Required profile

• University degree in International Relations, Social or Political Sciences, or Law (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.
• Ability to map stakeholders, build networks and influence key interlocutors.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Open to Kenyan residents or people legally able to work in Kenya; position is on a 1-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to budget and performance.

What we offer

• A diverse, humanitarian-minded workforce.
• An opportunity to contribute to protecting and assisting conflict victims worldwide.
• Training opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.