Advocacy, Communication and Coordination Consultant
Quick answer
UN Women is hiring a mid-level Advocacy, Communication and Coordination Consultant in Nairobi, Kenya, to enhance the ACT Programme implementation, focusing on strategic coordination, advocacy, and communications. The role requires an advanced degree and 2+ years of experience in advocacy or communications, with a focus on gender equality and women's rights.
- Role
- Advocacy, Communication and Coordination Consultant
- Organization
- UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The role involves facilitating communication and collaboration among partner organizations, ensuring alignment with the regional advocacy agenda, and supporting documentation, monitoring, and knowledge-sharing to enhance the impact of advocacy initiatives against violence against women and girls in East and Southern Africa.
What you'll do
- Facilitate regular coordination among ACT partners and broader EVAWG stakeholders
- Support planning and implementation of regional and country-level advocacy initiatives
- Develop and implement ACT Programme communications and visibility plans
- Track progress of advocacy, movement strengthening, communications, and coalition-building activities
- Support partners in the development of knowledge products and evidence generation initiatives
- Provide technical guidance to partners on coordination mechanisms, reporting requirements, information management, and knowledge-sharing processes
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Communications, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights, or another related field
- Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in advocacy, strategic communications, programme coordination, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, or other related areas
- Experience working on gender equality, women's rights, ending violence against women and girls, or feminist movement strengthening
- Experience coordinating or supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives involving women's rights organizations, civil society organizations, government institutions, regional bodies, development partners, or United Nations entities
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, 2+ years of experience in advocacy or communications, and experience in gender equality and women's rights.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 07, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Nairobi, Kenya, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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