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Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/24/2026
21 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

OPM's Research and Evidence Practice is seeking a Global Foundation Partnerships Lead to grow its portfolio of work with philanthropic foundations. This permanent role can be based in Ethiopia, Kenya, India or Pakistan.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive OPM's strategy for growing its portfolio of work with philanthropic foundations.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of foundation opportunities from first engagement to conversion.
  • Establish and sustain trusted relationships with senior decision makers inside priority foundations.
  • Strengthen OPM's value proposition for foundation funders and position OPM as a trusted global partner.
  • Work with the Research and Evidence Practice Lead and senior colleagues on organisational strategy and business development.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in international development, public policy, social sciences or a related field.
  • Senior level experience in partnerships, business development or programme leadership with institutional funders.
  • Demonstrated success securing and managing funding from philanthropic foundations.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking, influencing and relationship building with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written communication and proposal development skills.
  • Commercial judgement and pipeline management.

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