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Advocacy Manager Sudan at Norwegian Refugee Council
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 6 days ago (21 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Apply via the Norwegian Refugee Council portal at ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com.
Job Description
The Advocacy Manager leads NRC’s advocacy and communications efforts in Sudan, shaping policy recommendations and influencing humanitarian access. The role acts as the primary media spokesperson and integrates advocacy across programmes while providing strategic analysis to senior management. It requires a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong communication, interpersonal and project‑management skills are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s degree (MBA, MSc or MA) in a relevant field.
- • Minimum 5 years of experience in advocacy, communications or humanitarian diplomacy.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with ability to produce briefs, reports and policy papers.
- • Strong interpersonal and coordination abilities.
- • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity.
- • Experience in managerial or project‑management roles.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and lead NRC Sudan’s advocacy and communications strategy in line with the country strategy.
- • Provide high‑quality analysis of humanitarian, protection, access, political and diplomatic developments.
- • Serve as NRC’s lead media spokesperson and represent the organization in relevant forums.
- • Strengthen integration of advocacy across programmes and operations.
- • Offer strategic advice and analysis to the Country Management Group to inform decision‑making.
- • Influence policy by developing actionable recommendations on civilian protection and humanitarian access.