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

Fixed term of three years with a possibility of extension based on funds availability and performance.

Location

Regional Office in Nairobi, with intermittent regional travel.

Reporting to

Executive Director

Functional Relationships

Works 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

Key Result Areas

• Pursuing sustainable financing for FAWE.
• Develop donor appeals and engage with donors to ensure adequate and timely financing for core functions.
• Identify funding opportunities for FAWE and explore avenues for increasing FAWE’s financial portfolio.
• Guide and coordinate FAWE’s response to programme calls.
• Responsible for grant management.
• Manage donor relations.
• Provide recommendations on new funding opportunities and approaches.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of a FAWE Resource Mobilization Strategy, securing diverse and additional resources.
• Conduct and develop a 5-year funding needs assessment for FAWE.
• Develop a Resource Mobilization Manual with standard operating procedures.
• Research potential donors/partners (trusts, foundations, companies, high-net-worth individuals).
• Draft appealing proposals and concepts to diverse sources.
• Produce Resource Mobilization Plans and Reports in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Maintain and update Friends of FAWE databases.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships for joint proposal writing.
• Organize resource mobilization events (e.g., donor round tables).
• Build capacity of staff on resource mobilization at all levels.
• Maintain donor relations and serve as FAWE’s focal point for sustainability efforts.

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 fundraising strategy, institutional resource mobilization, and portfolio building in the NGO sector.
• Proven understanding of the development sector, donor relations, and grants management.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is crucial.
• Good writing and editorial skills.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and Office 365.
• Skill in data collection and good interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Openness to change and ability to manage complexity.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Please fill the application form via the link: https://forms.office.com/r/zfqvkfXY4A

Submit a detailed CV and a Cover Letter to the Executive Director via email: 
Subject Line: FAWE Programmes Development and Partnership Officer
Deadline: 3rd June 2025

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