THE ROLE 

• The Partnership Manager will drive partnership engagement in Plan International Kenya (PIK). The incumbent shall focus on creating a consistent approach to how we work with partners but also working on strategy level and reporting on the goals set out in the new global strategy that refer to partnership engagement.
• The role primarily focuses on developing partnership strategy of the Country Office level and ensuring all field offices are supported in enhancing the quality of partnership management processes and practices. The post holder will work closely with colleagues at Regional Hub levels to embed good practices on partnering within Plan’s operational processes, responding to organisational learning and demand, and connecting closely with the regional partnerships team and projects and funds team to ensure strong technical alignment and feedback processes are integrated into daily work.
• The incumbent shall provide partnership technical support to Kenya Office to develop good partnership operational management practices and standards which manifest Building Better Partnership and principles. This is to enable PIK and our partners to work on more equal terms in our program business through mutual partnerships. It involves providing technical advice and guidance, developing and facilitating training materials for staff and partners, supporting organisational learning through formal and informal processes, coaching and mentoring field staff and the country offices in order to strengthen organisational partnering practices, systems and processes. Additionally, this will involve developing and managing risks associated with working through partnerships.
• The role will require working with a wide range of stakeholders and partners at different levels, have strong communication and relationship building skills and a service orientated approach to your work.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

•  Degree in Development Studies, social sciences or another related field;
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible of supporting partnerships in different operating contexts including humanitarian in Kenya.
• 3 years in a leadership/managerial role
• Good understanding of the political, social, financial and cultural context within which PIK operates; with practical experience of implementing projects that effectively reduce inequality and change how power is used
• Experience of developing partnership strategies (including approaches to localisation), and designing partnership systems and tool
• Ability to facilitate, enable and provide leadership in adaptation and utilization of Corporate Organizational systems that impact on partnerships.

Desirable

• Training, facilitation and capacity building experience for staff capacity strengthening and partner organisational development
• Demonstrated success in building consensus among diverse stakeholders and working with virtual teams
• Demonstrated experience and engagement with Civil Society Organizations;

Language

• Fluency and excellent command of English and Kiswahili languages