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The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Summary This role provides overall leadership to policy, sectoral coordination, advocacy, learning and innovation for Women s Protection and Empowerment. It involves representing the IRC in key external engagements and global policy spaces, maintaining strategic partnerships with ...

HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities whose lives are in danger for being who they are. Position Summary HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit a Fundraising specialist with experience on grant writing in the humanitarian sector and/or human rights who will support the Country Office in writing grant...

About DRC The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities. DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protecti...

BackgroundThe MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration. Through the provision of credible evidence and expertise on mixed migration, the MMC aims to support agencies, policy makers and practitioners to make well-informed decisions, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to contribute to protection an...

Job Title: Associate Director, External Relations & Advocacy, AfricaDepartment: Africa ProgramsCenter Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switze...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job The incumbent heads the Protection Service in the Regional Bureau and repo...

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYSENIOR RESEARCHER, TANZANIA AND UGANDAAfrica DivisionNairobi OfficeApplication Deadline: February 22, 2024The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Researcher on Tanzania and Uganda. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report...

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYSENIOR RESEARCHER, TANZANIA AND UGANDAAfrica DivisionNairobi OfficeApplication Deadline: February 22, 2024The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Researcher on Tanzania and Uganda. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report...

Light for the World is an international disability and development NGO aiming at an inclusive society. The organisation currently supports more than 258 projects in 20 countries and 2 regions throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania dedicated to the restoration of eyesight, prevention of blindness, rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, inclusive education and promotion of their ...

On 8 December 2020, we inaugurated the Still I Rise International School in Nairobi, thanks to the support of many friends and donors. Our school is located in Mathare, Nairobi, an area strategically chosen to welcome the city s forgotten children Department: Advocacy & Comms Supervisor: Advocacy Director & School Director About Job Still I Rise ( SIR ), an international NGO, working on the devel...

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be acc...

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYRESEARCHER, SOUTH SUDANAfrica DivisionNairobi OfficeApplication Deadline: February 4, 2024The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher on South Sudan. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report writing, advocacy, building ...

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYRESEARCHER, TANZANIA AND UGANDAAfrica DivisionNairobi OfficeApplication Deadline: February 4, 2024The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher on Tanzania and Uganda. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report writing, advoc...

Overall purpose of the role: The responsibility of the Protection Officer is to lead and oversee protection work in the financial inclusion project funded by SIDA (Supporting Displacement-Affected Communities in Kenya with Entrepreneurship Development project- SDACKED). The project is led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in collaboration with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and other partners. Und...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. How can you make a difference? The Deputy Regional Director advises and assists the Regional Director on matters relating to regional...

Role Overview and Responsibility: The Advocacy Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Department for Policy, Advocacy and Communication (DPAC) to promote LAW's work and to increase visibility, promote key events and advocacy activities in country, in the regions, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below: Advocacy: Report to H...

Department: Advocacy & Comms Area: Advocacy Supervisor: Advocacy Director & School Director Status: Open Starting date: Immediately Job Description Still I Rise ("SIR"), an international NGO, working on the development and implementation of humanitarian projects aimed at support of vulnerable children through high-quality education, is looking for an Environmental Advocacy Officer. This is an opp...

DanChurchAid s aim is to strengthen the world s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regardless of religion, gender, political beliefs, race, n...

The Role The Program Manager will be responsible for project implementation of This Ability Trust projects across the country. He/she will lead the projects team in managing the essential aspects of the project cycle for all projects including planning, implementation and monitoring of the projects. He/she will foster collaboration with stakeholders, partners and the communities we serve to achie...

Duties Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC. Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to PoC; liaise...

Summary purpose and objective of role The virtual events planner will collaborate with relevant staff to plan and prepare for a two-hour (2 virtual event on 7th December 2023), including pre-virtual event and post-virtual event activities including: Invitation of relevant stakeholders, Collaboration with French, Amharic and sign language interpreters, Run a pre-test mock virtual event, Develop a ...

Description A fantastic opportunity where daily work has a real impact! We are delighted to be recruiting for an inspirational leader to join Mary's Meals Kenya (MMK) asHead of Growth. Reporting to our Country Director and Country Director (dotted line to the Director of National Affiliate Growth and Head of International Communications), you are responsible for developing & implementing sustaina...

About The Role Purpose is seeking a Country Director based in Nairobi to expand and spearhead our Africa project portfolio and presence. They will be joining our internationally diverse campaigns team and working closely with counterparts across the globe. We're looking for folks with experience in stakeholder management, lead generation, climate movements, and team leadership. The Country Direct...

About The Role Purpose is seeking a Campaign Director based in Nairobi to expand and spearhead our Africa project portfolio and presence. They will be joining our internationally diverse campaigns team and working closely with counterparts across the globe. We're looking for folks with leadership experience, climate knowledge, strategic oversight and partnerships building expertise. The person in...