Fundraising & Institutional Partnership Development Lead

ABOUT ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL KENYA ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of the ActionAid Federation. ActionAid works in more than 52 countries all over the world, in the places where it can make the biggest impact. ActionAid tackles poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and challenges the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally. In Kenya, AAI works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and influencing public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice. ActionAid International Kenya has a presence in 25 counties in Kenya. Our commitment to Safeguarding ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who promote ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values. ActionAid will only recruit candidates who are committed to SHEA and Safeguarding and ActionAid’s values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures. As a deterrence measure ActionAid is also committed to deterring candidates who are intending to cause harm from joining ActionAid. Contract duration: 3 years renewable The Role: The Fundraising and Institutional Partnership Development Lead is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, policies, and activities to mobilize resources for the Country Strategy Paper. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with institutional donors, corporates, trusts, foundations, and institutions serving communities living in poverty and exclusion, in line with the organization’s core values. The position oversees local voluntary fundraising, guides strategic communications to profile and brand the organization as a preferred partner, and facilitates strong collaboration between local, country, and international fundraising teams. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the role contributes to strategic decision-making to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Please see further information in the job description- https://actionaid-kenya.org/job/fundraising-institutional-partnership-lead/ 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. 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. This role calls 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. You will play a critical role in positioning 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. As a strategic thinker and skilled relationship builder, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team, country, regional, and international colleagues across the ActionAid Federation to deliver on ambitious funding targets and donor stewardship objectives. You will provide leadership on local voluntary fundraising, guide strategic communications for fundraising, and ensure coherence and collaboration across fundraising teams. As a values-led leader, you will contribute to organisational decision-making, strengthen systems and partnerships that promote accountability and transparency, and support ActionAid Kenya’s long-term financial sustainability. You will champion feminist leadership, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring resource mobilization efforts meaningfully contribute to transformative and lasting social justice impact. You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles . What we offer: ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including a workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles and a generous maternity, paternity and adoption cover.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application (indicating current and expected salary) and CV with 3 professional referees through: [email protected] to reach us not later than January 23, 2026, at 11:59PM EAT. Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.