Jobs in human rights advocacy

Background KMET is an indigenous NGO registered in Kenya since 1995 and based in Kisumu with presence in 37 Counties. KMET envisions communities with accessible, quality, sustainable reproductive health information and services that promote human rights. With a mission is to promote sustainable development among underserved communities through innovative health and education programs. KMET prides...

ChildFund protects children s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others About This Role The Country Director, Kenya is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of ChildFund operations in the Kenya Country Office (CO), including strategy development and implementation, business d...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW s work and to...

Overview of the projectThe strategic partnership Right Here Right Now (RHRN) for which a grant is received by Rutgers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Netherlands is part of a global program aimed at enabling adolescents and young people in all their diversity to enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights in a gender-just societies. In Kenya, the RHRN is made up of seven civil soci...

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW's work and to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in country, in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:Communications:Develop an activity calendar ...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Project M...

The Centre for the Study of Adolescence is an independent non-partisan, non-profit organization established in 1988 working in the field of adolescent sexual and reproductive health including HIV/AIDS. Overview of the project The strategic partnership Right Here Right Now (RHRN) for which a grant is received by Rutgers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Netherlands is part of a global program a...

Our client, The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a national civil society organization committed to the realization of sound policy and good governance in Kenya. Its current strategic pillars are; (i) Public Accountability, (ii) Inclusive People Economies, (iii) Communication, Information & Innovation Management, and (iv) Institutional Development and Sustainability. (Website: TISA i...

RCK s core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regarding the plight and rights of the vulernable groups through research and information JOB PURPOSE: Under supervision, perf...

Overall purpose of the role:The Regional Project Manager is responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction to the regional project and its activities, supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals.She/he ensures the project has a coherent strategy that responds to the requirements of people the project intends to support.The role takes a leadership role in...

Our Client is a human rights non-governmental organization working to promote and protect health-related human rights in Kenya. They do this by providing legal services and support, training professionals on human rights, engaging in advocacy campaigns that promote awareness of human rights issues, conducting research and influencing policy that promotes evidence-based change. Our Client advocate...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: The Regional Project Manager is responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction to the regional project and its activities, supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stat...

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in more than 40 countries around the world.The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya,...

Job OverviewThe Global Practice Lead, Protection Rule of Law is the organizational leader for Humanitarian Protection , Rights and Rule of Law for the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department and is a core member of the Violence Prevention and Response Unit's Senior Management team. They are responsible for devising and leading strategies to raise the quality, impact, and scale...

The PositionThe Gender and Inclusion Officer plays a critical role by ensuring effective and efficient execution of Uraia's gender-based programmes. This will involve day to day management and capacity-building of Implementing Partners. The Gender and Inclusion Officer will also support Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) analysis, legal analysis, advocacy, and strategy development within U...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Job Overview The Global Practice Lead, Protection Rule of Law is the organizational leader for Humanitarian Protection , Rights and Rule of Law for the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department and is a core member of the Violence Prevention and Response Unit s S...

Strategic leadershipAs a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic direction, organisational decision-making, and other management related issuesEncourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation and accountability in line Flone s valuesRegularly update and account to SMT on programs work and provide...

Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Program Manager. The Operations Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage programs and projects, and ensure the organization's smooth running. This role is located in Kiambu, Kenya.Strategic leadershipAs a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic direction, organisational decision-making...

Natural Justice is an organisation rooted in the struggles of communities in Africa. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialise in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environmental justice. What we re looking for Natural Justice seeks a full-time Hub Director to manage the operations of the East Africa Hub, including providing leadership and oversight...

The Position:The Population and Development Branch within the Programme Division ensures linkages between broader population variables and megatrends and development agendas, and links UNFPA's mandate to the global development agenda of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA), and ot...

Uraia Trust is a charitable trust, which works in the areas of civic education, civic engagement and institutional transformation. Uraia s vision is to build an informed, empowered and democratic nation The Position The Gender and Inclusion Officer plays a critical role by ensuring effective and efficient execution of Uraia s gender-based programmes. This will involve day to day management and ca...

This post will commence on 1 August 2024.The Position:The Population and Development Branch within the Programme Division ensures linkages between broader population variables and megatrends and development agendas, and links UNFPA's mandate to the global development agenda of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Conference on Population and Development...

The Regional Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor will support CARE East and Central Africa (ECA) regional office efforts to influence donors, UN agencies, partners and governments on the humanitarian crises in the region. S/he will work along the Regional Director and Regional Humanitarian Director to represents CARE in Humanitarian Fora in the region.They will work to ensure that the diverse needs of ...

Flone Initiative is a pan-African women-led non-profit organization working towards the realization of Safe, Accessible, Inclusive and Sustainable public transportation for all in Africa, with particular focus on women and vulnerable groups. Summary This is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Program Manager. The Operations Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage program...