Programme Development and Partnership Officer at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

FAWE seeks to recruit a highly talented Programme Development and Partnership Officer responsible for building an increasingly, diversified network of supporters, including institutional, corporate, academia, policymakers, donors/partners as well as other donors who share in the vision of FAWE and provide funds, technical support, and other forms of collaboration to meet the current and future needs of FAWE. The post holder will also be responsible for establishing and promoting the brand of FAWE RS regionally and abroad, raising awareness about the organization’s work at various forums and ensuring transparent information sharing with the public. He/she will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of various media sources and the development sector.

This role is responsible for providing leadership in the resource mobilization strategy in response to emerging opportunities and challenges.

• Contract Type: This position is for a fixed term of three years with a possibility of extension based on funds availability and performance.
• Location: The Programme Development and Partnership Officer will be based in the Regional Office in Nairobi, with intermittent regional travel.
• Reporting to: Executive Director
• Functional Relationships: The Programme Development and Partnership Officer will work closely with all FAWE Regional Secretariat employees. FAWE’s 34 National Chapters, Civil Society Organizations, donors and regional and sub-regional policy bodies, among others.

Direct Reportees: None

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communication, Marketing or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in developing fund-raising strategy, institutional resource mobilization and building business portfolios NGO sector.
• Proven understanding of the development sector, donor relations and grants management.
• Fluency in English language and working knowledge of French is crucial.
• Good writing and editorial skills.