Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is recruiting a Senior Associate, Policy & Advocacy position. Proficiency in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement is required.
About the role
- GAIN Kenya is seeking to recruit a Senior Associate, Policy and
Advocacy to strengthen its policy and advocacy work and the
organization’s ability to engage with and influence, local, national,
regional and global policy and Institutional framework processes relevant
to food and nutrition security.
- This role will be offered on a one (1) year fixed term contract,
subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
This advert closes on 24th July 2026.
GAIN encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the advert ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the policy aspects for the various
GAIN Kenya projects
- Review and synthesize key government food and nutrition related
policy documents necessary to deliver project commitments
- Support Programme team and Policy Advisor to develop policy papers
and briefs, advocacy messages, factsheets, presentations, stakeholder
reports, consultation summaries, and knowledge products that effectively
communicate evidence and policy recommendations.
- Research, edit, and produce policy documents, in collaboration with
the Policy and External Relations team, Knowledge Leadership (KL)
department and Programme Services team.
- Monitor, engage, and represent GAIN where appropriate, with key
global and local policy dialogues
- Provide technical input in the design of policy and advocacy
projects within the Country programme
- Support the Policy advisor in engaging with the key stakeholders in
government, private sector, UN, donors and civil society including
academia, media, and other development practitioners; to improve support
for GAIN’s mission and increase resources allocated to nutrition in Kenya
- Synthesize and disseminate knowledge and evidence from GAIN Kenya
programmes that can help drive the policy and influencing agenda for
nutritious and safe food in Kenya
About you
- The ideal candidate will have relevant experience supporting policy,
advocacy, or development programmes within government, civil society,
research institutions, or international organisations. They should
demonstrate strong knowledge of food systems, nutrition, public policy,
and regulatory environments, with proven experience conducting policy
reviews, regulatory analyses, political economy assessments, and
synthesising evidence into high-quality policy briefs, advocacy materials,
reports, presentations, and knowledge products. Experience supporting
project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, as well as
contributing technical input to policy and advocacy initiatives, is highly
desirable.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, analytical,
writing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively
with diverse stakeholders including government, development partners, the
private sector, academia, civil society, media, and donor agencies. They
should demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills,
with experience representing organisations in policy dialogues,
coordinating advocacy initiatives, and translating programme evidence into
actionable policy recommendations. The candidate should be highly
organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and committed to advancing
nutrition and food systems transformation through evidence-informed policy
and advocacy. Familiarity with advocacy tools such as budget tracking,
scorecards, and public participation mechanisms, together with an
understanding of gender, inclusion, and safeguarding principles, will be
an added advantage.
Education
- Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree level in /public policy, international
relations, law or other relevant qualification preferred, with strong
experience in this field.
How to Apply
