Innovative Financing Global Advisor – Nairobi

About the role

The Innovative Financing Global Advisor will support Terre des hommes’ new global initiative on innovative financing, helping to diversify funding sources and strengthen long‑term readiness. Based in Nairobi, the role drives learning, scoping, partnership development and early implementation of financing approaches aligned with Tdh’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of Tdh’s innovative financing roadmap across programmes and thematic areas.
• Conduct strategic analysis of market trends, donor shifts and emerging financing models in humanitarian and development sectors.
• Map and update financing instruments, actors and mechanisms relevant to Tdh in specific countries, regions and thematic areas.
• Facilitate internal learning through workshops, expert briefings and capacity‑building sessions.
• Identify internal capacity gaps in finance, risk, compliance, legal and MEAL and propose strengthening measures.
• Engage external experts, donors, development finance institutions, financial institutions, consultancies and academic partners to develop partnerships and pilot initiatives.

Required profile

• Eligible to work in Kenya.
• Minimum of 1 month of relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic analysis of financing models and donor landscapes.
• Proven ability to conduct landscape mapping and facilitate multi‑stakeholder workshops.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian and development financing contexts.

Required skills

What we offer

• 12‑month national contract under Kenyan labour law.
• Full‑time (100 %) position based in Nairobi.
• Opportunity to shape innovative financing strategy for a leading child‑rights organization.