East and Central Africa - Regional Strategic Advisor
Nairobi
Posted 02 March, 2026
Deadline 16 March, 2026
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Consulting and StrategyFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Terre des hommes (Tdh), the leading Swiss child relief agency, is seeking a Regional Strategic Advisor for East and Central Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level strategic insights and direction to enhance the organization's impact and presence in the region. This role involves analyzing humanitarian and development trends, mapping donor opportunities, and fostering institutional partnerships to support child rights programming.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis: Analyse and provide clear strategic insights into humanitarian, development, funding, and institutional dynamics in East and Central Africa, including key trends, risks, and opportunities affecting child rights programming.
Strategic Positioning: Identify and anticipate emerging challenges and required strategic shifts to sustain, adapt, and, where possible, expand Tdh’s presence and impact in East and Central Africa.
Donor Mapping: Map and assess key regional donors and funding opportunities for countries where Tdh is currently operating, as well as in priority countries for potential future engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key regional institutional, governmental, and civil society stakeholders with whom Tdh could strengthen partnerships and further position itself as a credible and influential actor in the promotion and protection of children’s rights.
Roadmap Development: Assess organisational, operational, and strategic support needs and propose a clear roadmap to reinforce and sustainably strengthen Tdh’s presence and positioning in East and Central Africa.
Delegation Support: Support, on demand, the Burundi and Kenya delegations in terms of positioning, representation, and strategic thinking.
Requirements
Academic Qualification: Master’s degree in Development, Humanitarian studies, or an equivalent field.
Professional Certification: A relevant professional Diploma is preferred.
Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development landscape in East and Central Africa.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Terre des hommes (TDH) recruitment portal. Ensure you follow the application prompts on the official careers page.
