Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead at Action Aid

Main purpose

The Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead shall be responsible for the design and implementation of fundraising strategies polices and activities aimed at generation of adequate resources for delivery of the Country Strategy Paper and support to strengthening partnerships with the institutions of communities living in poverty and exclusion in accordance with the core values and principles of the organisation. In addition, the Head shall deepen relationships with institutional donors; oversee Corporates, Trust and Foundations and facilitate linkages between local, country program and international fundraising teams in the GS and Funding Affiliates to deliver on strategic objectives of resource generation and donor relations. The job holder will oversee design of strategic focus for local voluntary fundraising including guiding the communications for fundraising approach to profile and brand the organization as the strategic partner of choice for funding and partnership. The holder of the position is a member of senior management team and is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through participation in decision making.

Minimum Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, policy development or its equivalent from a recognized University. A Masters degree in  similar fields will  be an added advantage;
2. Eight (8) years minimum working experience is essential;
3. At least 5 years’ experience in fundraising and experience in resource mobilization and donor relationship building levels is essential;
4. Experience in proposal writing is desirable.

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https://kenya.actionaid.org/sites/kenya/files/publications/Job Description Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead.pdf