Substantial relevant experience in operations, administration, HR, or finance, ideally in non-profit or academic/research organisations in Kenya or East Africa.
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, International Development or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of Kenyan legal, HR, and financial frameworks relevant to charitable and/or research organisations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, finance, and operations.
Experience using a range of digital systems to support finance and operations, including accounting software (e.g. XERO), budgeting and reporting tools, collaboration platforms (e.g. Slack), HR (e.g. BambooHR), or CRM systems.
Excellent communication and partnership management skills, with experience liaising across time zones and with diverse stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving, accountability, and organisational skills.
Experience leading or line-managing teams.
Excellent cultural competence and cultural humility.
Commitment to RLRH's mission and values, including refugee leadership and inclusive practice.
Excellent written and verbal English.
Applicants are expected to have or obtain the right to work in Kenya. For candidates affected by displacement who do not currently have this, RLRH can provide support for acquiring a gratis Refugee Class M work permit.
Desirable
Lived experience of forced displacement or other migration journeys.
Interest in International Development, Refugee/Migration Studies, and/or related areas.
Familiarity with non-profit, higher education, and/or international development environments.
Experience working across multiple regions, particularly in LMIC contexts.
Knowledge of a language spoken by RLRH learners and affiliates, such as Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, Somali, French, and/or Oromo.
Application deadline23 Nov 2026
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