Job
Refugee Studies Centre
East Africa Operations Manager (Refugee-Led Research Hub)
📍 Kenya
🏷 Governance & Public Policy
💰 KSh 3,234,111–3,727,222 gross yearly, dependent on experience + benefits
🗓 Posted 2 Nov 2026
- Support refugee-led research and academic programming across East Africa by managing operations at the British Institute in Eastern Africa's Nairobi office, enabling individuals with lived experience of displacement to become leaders in human rights, migration, and development sectors
- Lead operational planning and coordination across RLRH's regional hubs in Nairobi, Kakuma, and Kampala to ensure seamless delivery of professional development and research opportunities
- Manage budgets, procurement, compliance, and administrative systems to support a network of 1,400+ staff, researchers, and students across 80+ countries
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with local institutions, funders, and stakeholders to expand RLRH's reach and impact throughout East Africa
- Drive organisational efficiency by establishing systems, processes, and protocols that enable the RLRH team to operate effectively and advance refugee leadership at scale
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