Save The Children Jobs. Partnership Advisor

Regional Partnership Advisor, East Africa Jobs at Save The Children, Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Location: Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Contract length: 24 months

Partnership Advisor Role

The focus of the Regional Partnership Advisor for East Africa would be to strengthen SCI’s ability to deliver on partnerships along the lines of the SC Partnership Principles, Global Partnership Framework, Quality Framework and funding members’ programming priorities in East Africa.
Qualifications and experience for Partnership Advisor Jobs in Kenya


Higher Education (Master’s Degree) in relevant social science, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related topic.
Commitment to Save the Children values.

At least 10 years working experience in development and/or humanitarian field, with at least 5 years’ experience in partnership based programming.

Knowledge of child- and human-rights frameworks, including rights-based programming.

Experience with working in or with fragile states

Knowledge about and understanding of working with child and youth led organisations

Knowledge about core elements of approaches to working in partnerships, including capacity strengthening

Excellent training/facilitation, negotiation, conflict handling, presentation, networking and communication skills.

Strategic mindset, analytical, innovative and creative problem solving skills.

Strong commitment to team work and understanding of how to contribute to this

Willingness to extensive travel

English language fluency, both spoken and written.

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We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role

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