Published
Profession
Industry
Seniority
Business, strategic management Jobs in Mid-level
13
jobs
African Development Solutions (Adeso)
Director Of Partnerships
Nairobi, Kenya
World Health Organization
Strategic / Health Information Management And Risk Assessment Officer, NOB
Nairobi, Kenya
Teach For All
Director Of Development, Leadership Gifts
Nairobi, Kenya
World Vision
Total Rewards Analyst
Nairobi, Kenya
SoCha LLC
Senior Conflict And Violent Extremism Expert
Nairobi, Kenya
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF Africa)
Impact And Knowledge Officer
Nairobi, Kenya
Danish Refugee Council
Regional Information Management Specialist( Re - Advertisement)
Nairobi, Kenya
Danish Refugee Council
MMC Quantitative Research Specialist
Nairobi, Kenya
Evidence Action
Senior Associate, Data Learning, MLE - Delivery
Nairobi, Kenya
Get personalised job alerts directly to your inbox!
Education Development Center (EDC)
Database Officer - Kenya Primary Literacy Programme
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: May 31, 2024
12 days remainingPublished: May 17, 2024 (2 days ago)
Job Requirements
Education:
Work experience:
Language skills:
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Sign up to view job details.
- The Director of Partnerships is a new position on the Advocacy and Partnerships team and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso’s success. The Director of Partnerships will play a crucial role in securing financial resources to support our programs and initiatives, while also fostering meaningful relationships with donors, stakeholders, and partners on an international scale. The right individual will be energized to lead our strategic fundraising efforts and cultivate partnerships for sustained organizational growth. In addition, the person in this role is expected to be knowledgeable of, and wholeheartedly dedicated to, the aims of decolonization and rethinking the global aid system.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must believe in the core values of Adeso and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead change, and will have some of the following:
- A deep commitment to decolonization of the African aid system.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree preferred.
- Deep understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices, particularly in the international nonprofit sector.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues and compelling narratives to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and management abilities with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data quickly to drive decision-making, assess opportunities and risks, and develop innovative fundraising strategies.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Experience working in an international context and navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join our team, please submit your application to [email protected] quoting the position in the email subject matter. This application will be open until the position is filled.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and include the following:
- 1 page Cover Letter with applicant’s current contact information.
- 1page Resume or CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments.
- 3 professional references with complete contact information (Name, Relationship to Reference, Email and Phone Number)
Responsibilities
- The Director of Partnerships is a new position on the Advocacy and Partnerships team and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso’s success. The Director of Partnerships will play a crucial role in securing financial resources to support our programs and initiatives, while also fostering meaningful relationships with donors, stakeholders, and partners on an international scale. The right individual will be energized to lead our strategic fundraising efforts and cultivate partnerships for sustained organizational growth. In addition, the person in this role is expected to be knowledgeable of, and wholeheartedly dedicated to, the aims of decolonization and rethinking the global aid system.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must believe in the core values of Adeso and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead change, and will have some of the following:
- A deep commitment to decolonization of the African aid system.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree preferred.
- Deep understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices, particularly in the international nonprofit sector.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues and compelling narratives to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and management abilities with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data quickly to drive decision-making, assess opportunities and risks, and develop innovative fundraising strategies.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Experience working in an international context and navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join our team, please submit your application to [email protected] quoting the position in the email subject matter. This application will be open until the position is filled.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and include the following:
- 1 page Cover Letter with applicant’s current contact information.
- 1page Resume or CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments.
- 3 professional references with complete contact information (Name, Relationship to Reference, Email and Phone Number)
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Chief Advocacy and Partnerships Officer to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's mission, goals, and priorities.
- Fundraising Leadership: Lead the development team in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting ultra-high net worth donors, foundations, and other funding sources to meet annual revenue targets.
- Donor Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring effective stewardship and communication to enhance donor engagement and retention.
- Grant Management: Coordinate with the team that drives Adeso’s grants process, and support/guide team members focused on research, proposal writing, grant reporting, and gift processing to secure a streamlined and transparent process for institutional funders, ultra-high net worth individual donors, and private foundations.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Identify and pursue strategic partnerships within Adeso, including initiatives like Kuja and Pledge for Change.
- Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish systems for tracking fundraising performance, analyzing outcomes, and evaluating the effectiveness of development strategies and activities.
- Representation and Advocacy: Represent the organization at relevant conferences, events, and meetings, advocating for our missionand priorities to diverse stakeholders and influencers. Lead the donor education work including developing curriculum and delivery of the material at key opportunities.
Applications submitted via Fuzu have 32% higher chance of getting shortlisted.