Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships
Save the Children · Kenya · Apply by October 26, 2026
About this role
ROLE PURPOSE: 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. The role leads the management of all awards and partnerships within the Country Office, ensuring robust systems, processes, and controls are in place to support effective programme delivery, donor compliance, portfolio performance, and risk management. The Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships will establish and promote best-practice award management processes, working closely with the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ), Finance, Operations, and Programme teams to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of awards. In addition, the role provides strategic leadership on localisation and partnership development, strengthening engagement with local actors and ensuring the Country Office's localisation commitments are embedded throughout programme design,…