Partnership Specialist, Inspiring Good Nutrition Initiatives Through Enterprise (IGNITE) Program at TechnoServe Kenya

The Partnership Specialist will play a vital role in supporting M4N’s mission by managing day-to-day coordination with partners (including selected millers), ensuring seamless communication, and contributing to the implementation of strategic initiatives. This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive individual who excels in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Partner Engagement and Coordination

• Coordinate bilateral and collective calls with Strategic Fortification Partners (SFPs) and country teams, ensuring agendas are prepared and follow-ups are tracked.
• Support the implementation of region-driven frameworks for partnership engagement, ensuring alignment with M4N’s strategic goals.

Data and Insight Management

• Assist in compiling and organizing partnership data to inform decision-making and track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) teams to ensure data is incorporated into partner discussions and engagement strategies.
• Maintain a centralized database of partnerships, including contributions, gaps, and milestones.

Operational Support

• Monitor and track partner activities to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and reports for internal and external meetings.
• Identify and escalate challenges or delays in partnership activities to the Strategic Partnership Manager, along with potential solutions.

Strategic Alignment

• Contribute to gap analyses by identifying areas where partners could offer additional support or expertise.
• Support the Strategic Partnership Manager in broadening the scope of partnerships beyond fortification, exploring opportunities in supply chain, technology, and financial support sectors.
• Assist in the planning and execution of networking events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance partner collaboration and engagement.
• Support the coordination of collaborative discussions/activities with other Food Processing programs that TNS is leading (as needed).

Basic Qualifications: 

• Educational background in International Development, Business Administration, Public Health, Project Management, or any other related field
• Bachelor degree and minimum of 3 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and one year of experience
• Relevant experience in international development, partnership management, B2B coordination, or program management experience is required.