Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships in Kenya to lead award management, localisation, and partnership development, with a focus on compliance and strategic leadership.
- Role
- Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships is responsible for delivering an efficient, effective, and high-quality award management function across the Kenya Country Office. The post holder will provide strategic leadership for award management throughout the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, Save the Children policies, and organisational standards.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for award management throughout the award lifecycle
- Ensure robust systems, processes, and controls are in place
- Lead the management of all awards and partnerships within the Country Office
- Establish and promote best-practice award management processes
- Provide strategic leadership on localisation and partnership development
- Serve as the focal point for Members and donors on award-related matters
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is highly desirable
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in award, grant, portfolio, or financial management
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-donor portfolios and leading cross-functional teams
- Proven experience in staff management, supervision, coaching, and capacity building
- Significant experience managing complex award portfolios and donor-funded programmes
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in award, grant, portfolio, or financial management.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the provided link on the Save the Children career site.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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