Vacancies at Action Aid

Who we’re looking for: 

• Are you a strategic and values-driven programme leader passionate about women’s rights, social justice, and human rights–based approaches to development? This could be the role for you. ActionAid Kenya is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program and Strategy Lead to provide strategic leadership for programme design, influencing, advocacy, and campaigning in line with ActionAid Federation priorities.
• This role requires a bold and reflective leader with a strong track record in programme strategy, policy research, and advocacy, capable of integrating feminist and accountability principles into impactful programming.
• You will lead the development of platforms for national-level influencing, ensure coherence between programmes and campaigns, and work closely with the Executive Director to advance ActionAid Kenya’s strategic positioning within the Federation.
• As a senior leader and member of Uamuzi, ActionAid Kenya’s Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with peers to shape organisational vision and goals, provide oversight of programme planning and design, and manage and develop a diverse team.
• You will foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality programme delivery and effective management of significant programme resources.
• As a committed feminist and people-centred leader, you will champion innovation, accountability, and partnership with communities living in poverty and exclusion, ensuring ActionAid Kenya’s programmes deliver sustainable, transformative change and contribute meaningfully to social and economic justice.

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Who we’re looking for: 

• Are you a strategic and values-driven fundraising leader passionate about advancing social justice, gender equality, and the rights of people living in poverty and exclusion? This could be the role for you. ActionAid Kenya is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead to drive sustainable resource mobilisation and strengthen strategic partnerships in support of our mission and Country Strategy.
• This role calls for a bold and collaborative leader with a strong track record in institutional fundraising and donor engagement, capable of building and deepening relationships with institutional donors, corporates, trusts, and foundations.
• You will play a critical role in positioning ActionAid Kenya as a trusted partner of choice, aligning fundraising strategies with our feminist, human rights–based approach and the lived realities of the communities we work with.
• As a strategic thinker and skilled relationship builder, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team, country, regional, and international colleagues across the ActionAid Federation to deliver on ambitious funding targets and donor stewardship objectives.
• You will provide leadership on local voluntary fundraising, guide strategic communications for fundraising, and ensure coherence and collaboration across fundraising teams.
• As a values-led leader, you will contribute to organisational decision-making, strengthen systems and partnerships that promote accountability and transparency, and support ActionAid Kenya’s long-term financial sustainability. You will champion feminist leadership, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring resource mobilization efforts meaningfully contribute to transformative and lasting social justice impact.