• Under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA), contributes to the monitoring and analysis for the delegation on political, economic and social issues, conflict and security situation – and related humanitarian consequences – in Kenya and the Region;
• Builds and maintains a strong national network of stakeholders connected to humanitarian affairs and beneficial to the delegation. Engages with them autonomously, as required;
• Identifies diplomatic and multilateral opportunities;
• Shares relevant information on multilateral/political/humanitarian issues with the SHAA and the management of the Delegation;
• Contributes to the design and delivery of the national and regional humanitarian diplomacy and policy objectives;
• Identifies, prepares and/or follows-up relevant events (e.g. conferences, workshops, meetings) on multilateral issues;
• Familiarizes themselves with the structures, objectives and mandates of IGAD and EAC and relevant African Union decentralized Organs covered by the Delegation (e.g. African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights). Manages the institutional relation with these Organisations, reinforces the cooperation in areas of institutional interest and secures a better acceptance of the Institution;
• Participates in humanitarian coordination platforms and events involving relevant actors on topics of interest;
• Maintains contacts with national authorities of the countries covered by the Regional Delegation on topics relevant, on request of the SHAA.
