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Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3
International Committee of the Red Cross
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 8 hours ago (26 Oct 2026) Updated about 8 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser will provide strategic guidance on humanitarian policy and operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Nairobi. The adviser will lead assessments, develop response strategies, and coordinate with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders. The role demands extensive experience in humanitarian law and crisis management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Advanced university degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Law or related discipline
- • Minimum 7 years experience in humanitarian operations and policy development
- • In‑depth knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and protection principles
- • Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder‑engagement skills
- • Fluency in English
- proficiency in French or another UN language is an asset
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Advise senior management on humanitarian policy, protection and operational issues
- • Lead field assessments and develop strategic response plans
- • Coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, UN bodies and other partners
- • Represent ICRC in negotiations and high‑level meetings
- • Ensure compliance with International Humanitarian Law and internal standards
- • Mentor junior staff and contribute to capacity‑building initiatives