Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships

About the role

The Head of Awards, Localisation and Partnerships leads award management and partnership development for Save the Children’s Kenya Country Office, ensuring compliance, risk management and strategic alignment with localisation goals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the award lifecycle, overseeing high‑risk and complex awards and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and Save the Children policies.
• Coordinate award planning, submission, and management through the Award Management System (AMS), including risk assessments, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead partnership portfolio and localisation strategy, embedding local actors throughout programme design, implementation and learning.
• Maintain strong relationships with donors and members, serving as the focal point for award‑related communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor award performance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions to ensure timely delivery and financial stewardship.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in award management, donor compliance and partnership development, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to manage cross‑functional teams and engage senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyse budgets, monitor financial performance and implement mitigation measures.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, both internally and with external partners.