Regional Adviser – Central and Rift (NR) at the British High Commission
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Date posted
March 23, 2026
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Closing date
April 1, 2026
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Hiring location
Kenya
Description
Main purpose of job:
The role supports strengthening the UK’s engagement and impact at county and regional levels by enhancing the BHC’s sub‑national presence. It supports delivery of the UK‑Kenya Strategic Partnership (2025 – 2030) and Country Business Plan (CBP) by influencing local governance reforms, advancing development outcomes, and informing UK policy and programming. The role holder will primarily support our work in Laikipia (including improving local engagement linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya), parts of Isiolo, Samburu, Nyeri, and Meru, with additional support to selected counties in the North and South Rift (Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok, and Kajiado). They are expected to spend 70-80% of their time in Laikipia (Nanyuki). The role will also lead a regional thematic priority- focusing on defence partnerships, security, climate change and others to be agreed. The postholder will provide real‑time political, development and contextual analysis, spot opportunities and risks, and ensure county‑level insights shape UK interventions. They will be part of the Democracy, Governance and Political team but collaborate closely with all the programme and policy teams across all CBP pillars. The role offers significant cross‑Mission exposure and on‑the‑job learning in political analysis, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and regional governance, alongside access to FCDO learning, mentoring and thematic working groups.
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