Womankind Worldwide is Hiring a UK & Global Advocacy Manager for Hybrid Role in Kenya or the United Kingdom – Apply by 15 June 2026

Womankind Worldwide has opened applications for the position of UK & Global Advocacy Manager, offering an opportunity for an experienced feminist advocacy professional to contribute to global efforts advancing women’s rights and gender justice.

The full-time hybrid role can be based in either Kenya or the United Kingdom and forms part of the organization’s Policy and Advocacy team. The successful candidate will lead evidence-based advocacy initiatives, strengthen partnerships with women’s rights movements, and influence policy discussions at national, regional, and global levels.

Applications close on 15 June 2026.

About Womankind Worldwide

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organization that works alongside women’s rights movements and partner organizations to improve the lives of women and girls.

The organization supports feminist movements across Africa and Asia while engaging in collective advocacy efforts to ensure that women’s voices are heard, rights are protected, and lives are free from violence and discrimination.

Womankind currently operates with teams based in Kenya and the United Kingdom.

Position Overview

The UK & Global Advocacy Manager will provide strategic leadership for the organization’s advocacy and influencing work. The role focuses on advancing a transformative feminist agenda through partner-centered, evidence-based, and decolonial advocacy approaches.

Working within a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will help shape policy engagement strategies, support movement partners, and strengthen advocacy capacity across Womankind’s focus countries.

Position Details

• Position: UK & Global Advocacy Manager
• Department: Policy and Advocacy
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid
• Location: Kenya or London, United Kingdom
• Salary: £55,705 – £59,204 per year
• Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in either Kenya or the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Policy Influence

The role will lead Womankind’s advocacy engagement across UK, regional, and international policy spaces.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing advocacy strategies and implementation plans
• Conducting policy and stakeholder mapping
• Coordinating participation in advocacy events and forums
• Supporting partner engagement in policy processes
• Developing strategic advocacy messages

Feminist Research and Knowledge Production

The successful candidate will oversee the development and dissemination of knowledge products aligned with Womankind’s advocacy priorities.

This includes:

• Research reports
• Policy briefs
• Advocacy publications
• Evidence-based influencing materials

All outputs are expected to be guided by decolonial feminist principles and the organization’s Strategy 2030 framework.

Partner Learning and Capacity Strengthening

The position will support partner organizations through:

• Advocacy skills development
• Knowledge exchange initiatives
• Cross-country learning opportunities
• Regional and international collaboration platforms

The role aims to strengthen the capacity of women’s rights organizations to influence policy and decision-making processes effectively.

Programme Management

The UK & Global Advocacy Manager will also contribute to organizational planning and monitoring processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Annual planning and budgeting
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL)
• Development of advocacy measurement tools
• Reporting on programme outcomes and impact

Ideal Candidate Profile

Womankind is seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in feminist advocacy and policy influencing.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Postgraduate qualification in international development, gender studies, legal studies, human rights, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in women’s rights and feminist advocacy
• Demonstrated expertise in UK and global policy engagement
• Strong understanding of intersectional feminism and women’s rights frameworks
• Proven experience in advocacy-focused research and knowledge production
• Experience supporting partners across diverse cultural and geographical contexts
• Strong programme management and MERL skills
• Previous line management experience

Desirable Skills and Attributes

The organization is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strategic thinking and initiative
• Commitment to feminist and anti-racist principles
• Experience contributing to fundraising proposals
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural teams

Experience in engaging governments, international institutions, and civil society organizations will be highly advantageous.

Travel Requirements

The role includes international travel and in-person engagement with policymakers and civil society stakeholders.

Expected travel commitments include:

• International travel of approximately four to eight weeks annually
• Meetings with UK policymakers
• Participation in global advocacy forums
• Regional learning and exchange events

Benefits and Workplace Culture

Womankind offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes employee wellbeing and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Five days of paid dependency leave annually
• Twenty-five days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional office closure leave during the festive season
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Inclusive policies supporting menstruation, menopause, gender identity, and gender expression
• Support mechanisms for employees experiencing domestic abuse

The organization also hosts an annual Feminist Futures Week dedicated to collective wellbeing, learning, and team building.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This role presents an opportunity for an experienced advocacy professional to contribute directly to advancing women’s rights at a global level. The successful candidate will work alongside feminist movements, civil society organizations, and policymakers to influence systems change and strengthen the impact of women’s rights advocacy worldwide.

For professionals passionate about gender justice, policy influence, and movement-building, the position offers a platform to drive meaningful change while collaborating with partners across multiple regions.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.