Senior Manager, Partnerships at KCB Bank Kenya

Reporting to the Head, KCB Foundation, the job holder will be responsible for partnership development, relationship management and resource mobilization for KCB Foundation programmes

Partnerships Job Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Foundation’s resource mobilization strategy and donor management system, to build and maintain a suitable pipeline of funding prospects to meet programme funding needs
• Lead and facilitate relationships with bilateral and multi-lateral donor agencies, and their representative embassies, as well as Foundations and select corporations. Build and maintain a strong, effective network of donors and partners with regular, highly professional touches that position the KCB Foundation for funding opportunities
• Prepare and submit proposals; manage the proposal development process end to end including the external negotiation processes
• Participate in organizational strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation and ensure organizational strategies are consistent with trends in the development sector and fundraising requirements
• Work with the monitoring and evaluation, programmes and finance team leaders to provide on-time, high quality reports to donors and maintain dialogue with the donors to share progress, challenges, and lesson learned
• Work with the communications and program teams to prepare technical publications and communications tools, including brochures and annual reports, to ensure effective, responsive positioning with donors
• Undertake donor studies (donor intelligence, policies, sectoral and geographic preferences, economic background, development assistance strategies etc.), research and other activities to identify funding opportunities

Qualifications for the Partnerships Job

• A degree in a business related field from a recognized university
• A Master’s degree and/or Professional qualifications in related field will be an added advantage
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience in fundraising
• Proven experience in management at a similar role is required
• Highly effective negotiation and influencing capabilities
• Proven and superior written and verbal communication skills

The above positions are demanding roles for which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.