Partnerships Officer

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for a Partnerships Officer to implement its strategic partnerships framework and systems at country level in Kenya. The role strengthens partnerships with national NGOs, community-based organizations, civil society, the private sector and research institutes, and supports partners in counties where DRC has no physical presence. It is based at the DRC Country Office in Nairobi, with frequent travel to field locations.

Key responsibilities

• Map and identify new partnership opportunities, assess partner capacities, and provide capacity strengthening support and ongoing management of partners
• Ensure donor compliance in partnerships and support programme and support staff in following donor compliance rules
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for partners on communication, engagement, programme delivery, financial management, procurement, reporting and compliance
• Review existing partnerships resources, maintain the partnership tracker and keep partnership files, including due diligence, assessment reports, agreements and risk registers
• Coordinate capacity assessments, organize training on grants, finance and compliance, and track ongoing partnerships with Grants Management
• Monitor partner compliance with procurement, HR, finance, safeguarding, reporting and documentation, and follow up on reporting schedules and financial liquidations
• Prepare sub-award contracts, support audits and follow-up on audit findings, and maintain the partnership risk register

Required profile

• At least 3 years of practical experience with the UN or an INGO in a partnerships role, covering programming compliance and capacity strengthening
• Demonstrated experience supporting national partners and a strong understanding of partnerships principles
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce (Finance), Economics or another relevant field preferred
• Excellent spoken and written English

Required skills

• Training or courses in partnerships principles and capacity strengthening, and Project Management
• Experience in donor compliance and procedures across the project cycle

Contract: six months with possible extension; salary according to DRC's terms of employment. Applications with a cover letter and CV must be submitted through the DRC online application form in English by 6 November 2026.