ReDSS Kenya Policy Coordinator

ReDSS Kenya Policy Coordinator

Job Type: Contract, Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 5 years Location: Nairobi Job Field: Project and Program Management

Overall purpose of the role: The ReDSS Kenya Policy Coordinator will be responsible to implement the advocacy and policy strategy at national and local levels, working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure sustainable solutions for refugees and hosts in Kenya. S/he will work with the Kenya Manager as necessary to support the overall development of ReDSS’ work in Kenya, including representing ReDSS members in relevant forums and coordination platforms.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy and Policy Influencing

• Implement and monitor ReDSS Kenya advocacy strategies at national and county levels and ensure frequent updates based on changing dynamics

• Monitor and analyze relevant legislation and policy changes, providing timely analysis and recommendations to ReDSS members and partners

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, development, humanitarian, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to advance ReDSS policy and advocacy priorities

• Contribute to the generation and translation of evidence and learning into clear advocacy positions and policy recommendations

• Capacity strengthening and learning

• Strengthen capacities of local authorities and humanitarian and development stakeholder to cooperate in developing integrated approaches for displaced and host communities (including through durable solutions and area-based approaches trainings etc.)

• In close coordination with the ReDSS Learning Specialist, support cross learning and peer to peer exchanges between government authorities in displacement affected Counties, particularly Garissa, Turkana and Nairobi Counties.

• Support the ReDSS + structure and meaningful partnerships with local networks and organizations based on trust, respect and joint accountability

• Ensure that ReDSS research work is having the maximum impact on current policy and programming in relation to solutions for refugees in Kenya .

• Refugee leadership and Accountability to Communities

• Lead active engagement with Refugee Led Organizations and Refugee leadership to ensure that the voices, needs, and rights of displacement affected communities are prioritized in policy processes

• Lead initiatives at both national and local levels to ensure local policy planning processes are informed by the communities they serve

• Work with ReDSS Regional Solutions Coordinator to implement ReDSS framework for accountability in order to align efforts and document best practices across ReDSS Kenya projects.

• Analyze data and feedback on community engagement to identify trends and areas for improvement, reporting findings to ReDSS members and partners

• Support development of ReDSS Kenya unit

• Support the ReDSS Kenya Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring the ReDSS Kenya operational plan, ensuring policy, advocacy and stakeholder engagement priorities are translated into clear activities and deliverables.

• Support periodic reviews of the operational plan and contribute to reporting and adaptive planning.

• Support project management and coordination with partners to ensure delivery of the ReDSS Kenya workplan.

• Support the ReDSS Kenya Manager to ensure that ReDSS’ work in Kenya complies with DRC procedures and systems CT HR 1.1 Job

• About you In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

• Experience and Technical competencies

• University degree in Law, political science or international relations.

• Masters in related field an added advantage

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar positions involving policy coordination, evidence building and analysis

• Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region; more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts

• Experience of working with a wide range of national and international partners in implementing multi-stakeholder initiatives, ideally in a management, coordination or representational role

• Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization Required skills • Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and

• Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high-quality protection research and policy briefs with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner

• Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance

• Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities

• Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management

• Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability.

What we offer

• Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.
• Availability: November 2026
• Duty station: Nairobi.
• Reporting Line: ReDSS Kenya Manager

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