Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3
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The ICRC is hiring a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3 based in Nairobi, Kenya to lead humanitarian diplomacy and policy strategies across Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. The role requires a university degree in International Relations, Political Sciences or Law, at least 8 years of professional experience in humanitarian action or political affairs, and 3 years of team management experience. The position is on-site, full-time at management level, with an open salary and a deadline of 30 October 2026.
- Management-level role with ICRC, a major international humanitarian organization
- Covers Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti with regional diplomatic and policy responsibilities
- Requires 8 years professional experience plus 3 years team management
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The ICRC is hiring a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3 based in Nairobi, Kenya to lead humanitarian diplomacy and policy strategies across Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. The role requires a university degree in International Relations, Political Sciences or Law, at least 8 years of professional experience in humanitarian action or political affairs, and 3 years of team management experience. The position is on-site, full-time at management level, with an open salary and a deadline of 30 October 2026.
- Management-level role with ICRC, a major international humanitarian organization
- Covers Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti with regional diplomatic and policy responsibilities
- Requires 8 years professional experience plus 3 years team management
- On-site role in Nairobi with open salary
- Application deadline is 30 October 2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3
Date Posted: 23/10/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Industry: Legal
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Legal Jobs, ICRC Jobs. Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3 designing and delivering humanitarian diplomacy and policy strategies and building high-level stakeholder networks across Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, requiring a university degree in International Relations, Political Sciences or Law, minimum 8 years professional experience in humanitarian action or political affairs and 3 years team management experience, in a humanitarian environment, on-site role.
Job Purpose
The Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA) enables the delegation to understand and influence the wider political and humanitarian environment in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti; and conflicts in the region.
The SHAA designs and delivers effective diplomatic and policy strategies. Their overall responsibility is to design and deliver, in collaboration with other departments, effective engagement strategies with national, multilateral and regional stakeholders, as well as joining the dots globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze political, economic, social, conflict and security developments in Kenya and the region, assessing their humanitarian implications and advising Delegation management;
- Develop and maintain strategic stakeholder mapping and high-level networks with government authorities, parliamentarians, diplomatic missions, civil society, NGOs, think tanks and international organizations;
- Lead the development and implementation of humanitarian diplomacy strategies and policy objectives for Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, contributing to regional and global initiatives as required;
- Advise management on strategic engagement with national authorities, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and identify opportunities to advance the ICRC’s humanitarian priorities;
- Strengthen institutional relations and cooperation with regional and multilateral organizations, including the African Union, IGAD and EAC, and promote the ICRC’s mandate and humanitarian principles;
- Monitor regional and international humanitarian policy developments and coordinate information sharing with delegations, regional hubs and headquarters;
- Develop policy analyses, briefing notes, concept papers, key messages and other strategic documentation to inform diplomatic engagement and management decision-making;
- Lead humanitarian affairs planning and budgeting, define portfolio objectives, monitor implementation and ensure alignment with Delegation priorities;
- Facilitate internal coordination, knowledge sharing and staff briefings on political context, humanitarian issues and cultural sensitivities;
- Maintain regular engagement with relevant regional and global structures to strengthen coordination, information exchange and the Institution’s external influence.
- Professional experience required
- A university degree in International Relations, Social or Political Sciences, or Law (preferably with a focus on Public International Law esp. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and/or International Human Rights Law (IHRL));
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in humanitarian action or political affairs;
- At least minimum 3 years of proven professional experience in team management or supervision, with responsibility for coordinating team activities, monitoring performance, and supporting staff development;
- Prior field experience with the ICRC or an international organization, and/or experience working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a similar government institution;
- Proven ability to map stakeholders, build and maintain networks, and influence key interlocutors;
- Strong strategic understanding of national, regional and global relations, and their interplay with humanitarian affairs, peace and security;
- Good knowledge of relevant regional multilateral organizations, forums, agencies and platforms, as well as humanitarian organizations and civil society actors;
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset;
- What we offer
- Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
- An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
- Training opportunities ;
- Flexible work schedule.