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ReDSS Kenya Policy Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (7 Oct 2026) Deadline: 18 Oct 2026 Updated about 1 hour ago
Job Description
The Policy Coordinator implements ReDSS Kenya’s advocacy and policy strategy, engages a broad network of stakeholders, and translates evidence into actionable recommendations for refugees and host communities. The role requires close collaboration with the Kenya Manager and representation of ReDSS in national forums. Strong analytical, communication and capacity‑building skills are essential for success.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND degree
- • Minimum 5 years experience in policy coordination or related fields
- • Excellent coordination, interpersonal facilitation and communication skills
- • Strong critical‑thinking, analytical and writing abilities
- • Proven experience producing high‑quality protection research and policy briefs
- • Ability to translate evidence into programming and policy guidance
- • Experience in capacity development, training of trainers and impact monitoring
- • Good IT skills, familiarity with website management and ICT for knowledge management
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Implement and monitor ReDSS Kenya advocacy strategies at national and county levels
- • Monitor and analyze legislation and policy changes, providing timely analysis and recommendations
- • Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, development, humanitarian and civil‑society stakeholders
- • Translate evidence and research into clear advocacy positions and policy recommendations
- • Strengthen the capacities of local authorities and humanitarian actors through training and mentorship