Fundraising & Institutional Partnership Development Lead

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. 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.

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.

We're looking 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.

As a strategic thinker and skilled relationship builder, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team and country, regional, and international colleagues across the ActionAid Federation to deliver on ambitious funding targets and donor stewardship objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Position 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
• Provide leadership on local voluntary fundraising
• Guide strategic communications for fundraising
• Ensure coherence and collaboration across fundraising teams
• Contribute to organisational decision-making as a values-led leader
• Strengthen systems and partnerships that promote accountability and transparency
• Support ActionAid Kenya's long-term financial sustainability
• Champion feminist leadership, collaboration, and innovation
• Ensure resource mobilization efforts meaningfully contribute to transformative and lasting social justice impact