Head of Partnerships & Communications

About the Role

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya seeks an experienced and dedicated professional to lead all external engagement initiatives, including corporate engagement, private sector resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, marketing, and communications from our Nairobi office.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all external engagement areas including corporate engagement, private sector resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, marketing and communications
• Lead the development and execution of a performance-based resource mobilization plan aligned with organizational strategy and financial targets
• Ensure internal integration of brand, communications, marketing, donor and stakeholder engagement for coherence and strategic impact
• Directly engage and influence high-level stakeholders, build and maintain high-level outcomes-focused relationships and support the CEO and board in strategic, impact-driving relationship management in the private and public sectors in Kenya
• Establish and oversee workplans, Key Performance Indicators and deliverables for the team, using data and market insights to drive decision-making at all levels

Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-channel fundraising strategy that includes local donors, community-based campaigns, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, and earned income streams
• Achieve defined revenue and sustainability targets by securing funding from corporates, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and the public
• Lead local donor cultivation, develop proposals for local donors and support public sector fundraising working closely with the Conservation team
• Oversee reporting and relationship management to strengthen and grow donor engagement
• Broaden the donor base through segmentation and outreach and design CRM-driven strategies for donor retention and upgrade
• Advise on investments in digital fundraising tools and CRM systems to optimize donor engagement and retention
• Build financial models with contingency planning and develop and implement an overheads policy to ensure sustainability

Strategic Partnerships

Additional partnership responsibilities to be discussed during the recruitment process.