Advocacy Manager - Kenya

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has 800+ staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback.
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, urang babarengan.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Advocacy Manager will play a key role in advancing Inkomoko’s in-country advocacy priorities. They will actively engage in policy discussions, manage relationships with key partners, and support in-country advocacy efforts to influence government, partners, and stakeholders within the displaced community ecosystem.

Working closely with the Managing Director, and the Regional Director of Advocacy, the manager will drive advocacy efforts that influence policy decisions and expand economic opportunities for refugee and host-community MSMEs. They will help align national advocacy efforts with regional and global priorities while tracking policy developments and contribute to learning and adaptation.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting policy engagement and advocacy initiatives, particularly within displacement affected contexts or with vulnerable populations. They should be able to translate strategic priorities into practical action, manage advocacy initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes. The candidate will be skilled at building and maintaining relationships across public, nonprofit, and private sector stakeholders, leveraging these partnerships to advance inclusive economic opportunities. They should also be able to contribute insights to inform the advocacy strategy, ensure efforts are grounded in evidence and align with Inkomoko’s mission to promote entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development.

The key responsibilities include;

1. Strategic execution

• Lead the rollout of the country’s advocacy strategy, ensuring activities are practical, coordinated, and aligned with overall impact targets.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments affecting refugee and host-community MSMEs, and synthesize insights to inform leadership decision-making and advocacy priorities.
• Prepare briefings, analysis, and key messages to support the Managing Director and Director of Advocacy in external engagements and strategic forums.

2. Stakeholder management

• Build and leverage strategic relationships across government, donors, and the private sector to advance Inkomoko’s advocacy priorities including driving investment, strengthening market linkages, and promoting inclusive financial regulation in refugee-hosting regions.
• Lead external advocacy partnerships and coalitions, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment & coordinated action.
• Support the Managing Director in representing Inkomoko at key forums and to position the organization as a leading voice on market-based economic inclusion.

3. Refugee Led Organizations (RLO) Capacity & Advocacy Support

• Support the rollout of an Advocacy Incubator for RLOs, strengthening their capacity to engage on priority policy and regulatory reforms.
• Partner with RLOs to generate evidence-based knowledge products that highlight the economic contribution of refugee MSMEs.
• Build sustained platforms that position refugee-led organisations as authoritative actors in policy processes.

4. Evidence & Knowledge Management

• Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and MEL team to translate research findings and program data into clear, actionable policy recommendations.
• Track and report on advocacy outcomes, using data and learning to refine approaches and improve effectiveness over time.
• Work cross-functionally with country teams to ensure advocacy priorities are grounded in implementation realities and aligned across the organization.

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in policy advocacy.
• Proven track record of engaging with senior government officials, donors, and international organizations to influence policy.
• Extensive knowledge of political, economic, and social dynamics, in the Humanitarian sector.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable policy recommendations.

Key attributes

• Strategic leader with a passion for driving systemic change.
• Results-driven, with a commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to engage with diverse teams.
• Strong alignment with Inkomoko’s values and mission.

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone who;

• Builds Trust - Holds self and others accountable by clearly outlining responsibilities, tracking results, delegating effectively, building independence and demonstrating care for others, and being consistent in actions.
• Leads Teams - Aligns the team with common objectives derived from the organizational strategy, fosters a shared mindset, and celebrates wins while recognizing team efforts.
• Relationship Management - Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and community leaders, while anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive salary, and potential performance-based bonus
• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth;
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region;
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;

TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.

Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter- Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.