Project Management & MEL
Draft and update quarterly work-plans, budgets and procurement requests.
Manage the activity tracker, indicator matrix and risk register. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports. Produce success stories, human-interest pieces and social-media snippets.
Advocacy & Diplomacy
Enhance refugee representation in education governance and strengthen participation in the education ecosystem in Turkana County.
Facilitating RLO participation in county education sector planning and working groups.
Translate community evidence into policy messages consistent with SIR Diplomacy Strategy outcomes.
Develop briefs, talking points, op-eds and coalition letters; coordinate sign-ons.
Represent SIR at sector working groups, AU/GRF lead-ups, WRD events, and media engagements.
Contract period: 12 months with possible extension based on performance.
Government & Stakeholder Relations
Maintain a stakeholder contact database and schedule bilateral meetings.
Convene quarterly multi-stakeholder round-tables and public dialogues.
Capacity Sharing with RLOs
Coordinate capacity strengthening workshops for RLOs Partners and monitor progress against capacity action plans.
Community Engagement
Mobilise diverse refugee groups (women, youth, PWD) for consultations and feedback loops.
Facilitate RLO-government and partners co-creation sessions on Shirika Plan implementation.
Qualifications
Essential:
Minimum Diploma in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in community engagement, advocacy, civic leadership, education policy, or governance, ideally in displacement or refugee contexts. Proven experience working with Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs), civil society coalitions/networks.
Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with government actors, NGOs, and UN agencies at both county and national levels.
Strong writing and communication skills, with experience producing policy briefs, activity reports, talking points, and human-interest stories.
Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of local languages such as Swahili is an added advantage.
Excellent facilitation, networking, and public speaking skills; able to manage diverse groups and sensitive discussions.
Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools
