DanChurchAid (DCA) is seeking to recruit a competent, experienced and motivated Kenyan National for the position of Climate Advocacy Officer. The position is based in Nairobi – with possible shorter international travels.

While the Climate Advocacy Officer will work from the Kenya office under the day-to-day oversight of the DCA Kenya Country Director and with logistical support from the country office, the role is embedded within a headquarters-led team and will report functionally to DCA’s Global Climate Lead, based in Copenhagen.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Climate Advocacy Officer will be responsible for implementation of global advocacy activities, identified and prepared in collaboration with the DCA climate advocacy team, and the Global Climate Lead. 

Key responsibilities:

 Research, monitoring and strategic analysis of international climate politics.

• Participation and engagement in relevant networks, alliances, and with DCA partners.
• Contact and dialogue with duty bearers and other relevant stakeholders.
• In cooperation with the DCA climate team, planning and implementation of advocacy activities and events.
• Practical and logistical tasks in relation to advocacy activities.
• Contribution to project related tasks, including budget and project management, monitoring and reporting. 

Required Education and Experience

Education:

The ideal candidate should be a holder of a university degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Communication, Project Management, or another relevant field required.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in climate change related advocacy.
• Have experience of international collaboration or networks. 
• Have strong skills in communication.
• Have practical and demonstrable experience in planning and implementation of advocacy related activities and events. 

Other Competencies 

The candidate should also have:

• The ability to work independently, and to collaborate in teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to perform without close supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience in project management. 
• The right to work in Kenya. The position is for a Kenyan national, based in Kenya. 

About DCA: DanChurchAid (DCA) is an international faith-based development NGO, with headquarters in Denmark. Internationally DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance as well as other climate related networks and alliances. 

DCA’s climate advocacy is based on a dialogue approach, and informal stakeholder management, where the ambition is to deliver concrete advocacy results, which have an impact for rightsholders affected by climate change. 

For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org

DCA offers: The position is for a period of 12 months. DCA offers a competitive salary package (salary, insurance, and benefits) in accordance to experience and the DCA Kenya salary scale and National Employee Handbook. 

The position is part of the DCA global climate advocacy team, working with colleagues in different countries and continents. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the Link https://dca.career.emply.com/en/national-positions. 

The deadline for applications is 7th August 2025.  

Any published closing dates are estimated. We aim to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, marital status and religious, political, or ethnic affiliation. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

DCA conducts a thorough anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment period.