Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Lead

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth within ActionAid Kenya's leadership team. You will lead institutional fundraising strategy and build strategic partnerships with major donors and organizations.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of ActionAid Kenya's institutional fundraising strategy in alignment with the country strategy and ActionAid International priorities
• Define and enforce clear funding priorities and criteria
• Build and manage a strategic funding pipeline focused on multi-year, flexible, and influence-enhancing partnerships
• Advise the Executive Director and Senior Management Team on funding risks, political trade-offs, and emerging donor trends

Institutional Partnerships and Relationship Management

• Develop and sustain high-trust relationships with bilateral donors, foundations, multilateral agencies, and strategic INGO partners
• Engage donors upstream to shape priorities, narratives, and funding calls in ways that align with ActionAid's mission
• Position ActionAid Kenya as a thought partner and political actor, not just an implementing agency

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, policy development, or equivalent from a recognized university
• Master's degree in social sciences or equivalent from a recognized university (desirable)

Experience Required

• 10 years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising and partnership development within INGOs, foundations, or bilateral agencies
• Proven experience securing large-scale, multi-year institutional funding from bilateral donors, foundations, or pooled funds
• Deep understanding of the political economy of aid, donor decision-making processes, and shifting global funding trends
• Experience working within complex organizational structures or confederations