Partnerships and Coalitions Specialist at World Vision Kenya

Position Summary

• Are you passionate about inspiring collaboration towards a brighter future for children? World Vision is looking for a young dynamic Partnerships and Coalitions Specialist, in the global Advocacy and External Engagement Team (A&EE).
• This role is about facilitating the implementation of strategic external partnerships, including with faith actors and coalitions, around a shared vision for children. You will collaborate with other teams and external stakeholders to execute strategic engagement plans, support external relationship management, and build capacities within World Vision for impactful external partnerships that grow public solidarity for children.
• This is an opportunity to be at the heart of global collaboration, supporting partnerships that thrive and deliver real results for children.
• Preferred locations in: Asia, Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe or anywhere were WVI is registered

Major Responsibilities

Engagement with faith partners and coalitions (30%)

• Collaborate with Faith & Development teams to implement the engagement plan with key faith partners and coalitions, aligned to the goals of the A&EE Roadmap.
• Support F&D to manage external partnerships with faith actors and coalitions.
• Support the development and dissemination of updates to key WV stakeholders about opportunities for impact, influence and income arising from these engagements.

Project management & execution (50%)

• Facilitate the implementation of strategic partnerships: collaborate with business owners to ensure successful delivery; coordinate, clarify, and align execution across internal and external stakeholders; support relationship management and communications with external partners; create, maintain, and update project management assets and tools; prepare documents, reports and presentations; support periodic reporting about the impact of these partnerships

Capacity building (20%)

• Work with the Local to Global team to enhance capacity and standards for engaging with faith partners, new influencing spaces, global coalitions, and emerging partnerships across WV.
• Required Education, training, certification and experience
• Master degree or equivalent in Public Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Law, Political Science, Economics or a related field.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and OneDrive
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Zoom and the Google suite.
• At least 3 years of experience in relationship management and partnering, including with faith-based organisations and coalitions or/and Churches.
• Excellent project management, organizational, interpersonal, relationship building skills conducive to collaboration.
• Strong presentation, synthesis and writing skills.
• Problem solver with a can-do attitude, sense of diplomacy, cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view and emotional maturity.
• Experience with capacity building and development of tools and resources.
• Knowledge of child rights and sustainable development issues

Preferred Experience,  Knowledge and/or other Qualifications 

• Outstanding written and oral English;
• Experience in the INGO sector and/or working with the Church.
• Experience of working in a Christian organisation.
• Experience of working in complex, global organisations.
• Experience of working in virtual teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Project Management Certification.

Travel and/or work environment expectations

• Work from home or at a registered World Vision office around the world, with up to 30% international travel. Strong internet connection available