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Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships at Save the Children
Save the Children
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (17 Oct 2026) Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships leads the development and management of award programs, localisation initiatives and strategic partnerships for Save the Children. Coordinates submission of documentation, oversees portfolio planning and ensures alignment with organisational goals. Engages with donors, partners and internal teams to maximise impact.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, International Development, or related field
- • Minimum 5 years experience in partnership development, awards management or localisation
- • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- • Proven ability to work across multicultural teams
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Plan, develop and manage the awards portfolio, including criteria, selection and reporting
- • Lead localisation efforts to adapt programmes and communications to local contexts
- • Identify, negotiate and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, NGOs and private sector entities
- • Coordinate timely submission of required information and documentation into AMS
- • Monitor partnership performance and ensure compliance with agreements
- • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
- • Supervise a team of partnership and localisation specialists