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Manager, Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications

Dira HR Solutions Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-09-30
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-30Close dateNot specifiedExperience7 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 90,000 - 105,000 Negotiable
advocacy managerresearch and communicationspolicy influenceNairobifull timesenior levelNGOhuman traffickinginternshipManagement & Business DevelopmentAdvocacyResearch
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Senior-level role leading the organisation's advocacy, research and communications work on human trafficking. The manager will develop advocacy and communications strategies, influence policy and legislation, and ensure survivor-led, evidence-based participation in advocacy. Based in Nairobi with a salary range of KSh 90,000–105,000.

  • Senior advocacy and policy-influence role focused on anti-trafficking work
  • Salary KSh 90,000–105,000, negotiable
  • Requires Bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 to 5
  • Based in Nairobi, open to applicants located in Kenya

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Dira HR Solutions

Management & Business Development

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Job summary

The position will translate the organization's programme experience, survivor expertise and evidence into credible advocacy positions, policy recommendations, research products and strategic communications that influence policy, practice and public understanding of human trafficking.

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level:

Senior level

Experience Length:

7 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

A. Strategic Advocacy and Policy Influence

● Develop and implement the organisation's organisational advocacy strategy and annual

advocacy plan.

● Identify strategic policy and legislative priorities relevant to trafficking in persons.

● Monitor developments in national, regional and international anti-trafficking policy and legislation.

● Develop advocacy strategies aimed at influencing policy, legislation, institutional practice and

resource allocation.

● Build and maintain relationships with government institutions, Parliament, county governments,

regional bodies, civil society, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.

● Represent the organisation in policy dialogues, technical working groups, conferences .

B. Survivor-Led and Evidence-Based Advocacy

● Ensure the organisation's advocacy is grounded in credible evidence and survivor expertise.

● Develop mechanisms for meaningful and safe participation of survivors in advocacy initiatives.

● Work with the Survivor Advisory Board and survivor advocates, where appropriate, to inform

advocacy priorities.

● Ensure survivor participation is voluntary, informed, safe and does not reduce survivors to their

experiences or stories

● Promote the use of survivor expertise in policy and systems discussions.

● Translate programme evidence and survivor-informed learning into practical policy

recommendations.

● Ensure advocacy does not compromise survivor confidentiality, dignity or safety.

D. Strategic Communications

● Develop and implement the organization's organizational communications strategy.

● Strengthen the organisation's institutional positioning and public profile.

E. Thought Leadership and Institutional Positioning

● Position the organisation as a credible and authoritative voice on human trafficking.

● Identify opportunities for the organisation's leadership to contribute to national and international

policy and sector discussions.

● Develop opinion pieces, policy commentary, research summaries and other thought-leadership

products.

● Support senior leadership with speeches, presentations, talking points and briefing notes.

● Coordinate participation in high-level conferences, policy dialogues and public forums.

● Develop strategic partnerships that strengthen the organisation's influence and visibility.

● Track the organisation's influence, reach and engagement across strategic audiences.

F. Campaigns and Public Engagement

● Lead development and implementation of strategic advocacy and public awareness campaigns.

● Develop campaign concepts, key messages, audiences and communication channels

.

● Ensure campaigns are evidence-based and aligned with the organisation's advocacy objectives

.

● Coordinate campaign materials across digital, print and other platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

● Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Relations,

Development Studies, Law, Social Sciences or a related field.

● At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, advocacy,

policy, research or a combination of these areas.

● At least 3 years in a management or senior technical role.

● Demonstrated experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies.

● Demonstrated experience conducting or managing research and policy analysis.

● Strong experience producing policy briefs, research reports and strategic communications

products.

● Strong understanding of human trafficking, human rights, gender, migration or related

issues.

● Demonstrated experience engaging government, policymakers, civil society, media and

other

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