Girls Not Brides External Engagement Coordinator — Kenya/UK

Girls Not Brides, a global partnership of over 1,400 civil society organisations, is recruiting a full-time External Engagement Coordinator to support its Policy and Advocacy Department. The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, or London, UK, and will work on a 2-year fixed-term contract, contributing to international advocacy efforts aimed at ending child marriage worldwide. With a team of multidisciplinary professionals, the coordinator will play a central role in ensuring effective collaboration across the organisation.

Overview

The External Engagement Coordinator will work within the Policy and Advocacy Department, supporting collaboration across the organisation’s Policy & Advocacy, Communications, and Development teams. Girls Not Brides is a global partnership united by a shared mission to end child, early, and forced marriages and unions, with a current strategic goal to reduce the global prevalence of child marriage from one in five girls in 2025 to one in seven by 2030.

• The organisation has worked with governments, development agencies, civil society organisations, and local communities to advance girls’ rights and create opportunities for girls to shape their own futures.
• Its current strategic goal is to help reduce the global prevalence of child marriage through international advocacy, resource mobilisation, policy influence, and collective action in priority countries.

Role & Responsibilities

The External Engagement Coordinator will provide project coordination, event management, planning support, and operational oversight to enable the organisation’s teams to work cohesively toward shared objectives.

• Coordinate Cross-Directorate Projects: support coordination of projects involving the Policy & Advocacy, Communications, and Development teams, track project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Support International Events: plan and coordinate high-profile events, including webinars, convenings, donor meetings, and high-level engagements, and maintain post-event reports, attendance records, feedback, and lessons learned.
• Strengthen Directorate Coordination: support the daily functioning of the External Engagement Directorate, ensuring clear documentation, ownership, and accountability across project teams.

Requirements

• Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in either Kenya or the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout the contract period.
• Experience in project coordination, event management, communications, or international development is required.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• The position is a 2-year fixed-term contract.
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya or London, United Kingdom.

How to Apply

To apply for the External Engagement Coordinator position, applicants must submit their application by 31 July 2026 (17:00 BST).

• Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in either Kenya or the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout the contract period.
• Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in the week commencing 10 August 2026.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for highly organised professionals with experience in project coordination, event management, or international development, who enjoy managing complex projects and working across multidisciplinary teams in an international environment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of international advocacy efforts and be able to contribute to the organisation’s mission to end child marriage worldwide.

The role requires a high level of organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location of the External Engagement Coordinator position?

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, or London, United Kingdom.

What is the contract duration for the External Engagement Coordinator position?

The position is a 2-year fixed-term contract.

What are the requirements for the External Engagement Coordinator position?

Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in either Kenya or the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout the contract period, and have experience in project coordination, event management, communications, or international development.

How do I apply for the External Engagement Coordinator position?

To apply, submit your application by 31 July 2026 (17:00 BST).

What is the expected interview period for the External Engagement Coordinator position?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in the week commencing 10 August 2026.