Fundraising & Institutional Partnership Lead NGO Job Action Aid
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Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the design and execution of ActionAid Kenya’s institutional fundraising strategy in alignment with the country strategy and ActionAid International priorities.
- Define and enforce clear funding priorities and criteria.
- Build and manage a strategic funding pipeline focused on multi year, flexible, and influence enhancing partnerships.
- Advise the Executive Director and Senior Management Team on funding risks, political trade offs, and emerging donor trends.
Institutional Partnerships and Relationship Management
- Develop and sustain high trust relationships with bilateral donors, foundations, multilateral agencies, and strategic INGO partners.
- Engage donors upstream to shape priorities, narratives, and funding calls in ways that align with ActionAid’s mission.
- Position ActionAid Kenya as a thought partner and political actor, not just an implementing agency.
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Person Specification Education & Certifications
- A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, policy development or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- Master’s degree in social sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University is desirable.
Job Description and Person Specification
Experience Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
- 10 years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising and partnership development within INGOs, foundations, or bilateral agencies.
- Proven experience securing large scale, multi year institutional funding (bilateral donors, foundations, or pooled funds).
- Deep understanding of the political economy of aid, donor decision making processes, and shifting global funding trends.
- Experience working within complex organisational structures or confederations.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application (indicating current and expected salary) and CV with 3 professional referees through: hresources.kenya@actionaid.org to reach us not later than January 23, 2026, at 11:59PM EAT.
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