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

• Support programme and support staff in complying with donor requirements for national partnerships, and clarify roles and responsibilities with Programme Managers
• Help review and adapt partnership resources, and identify capacity-building needs for partners
• Coordinate partner capacity assessments, and provide or coordinate training and capacity strengthening on grants, finance and compliance
• Track ongoing partnerships, monitor workplans and results, and regularly update the partnership tracker
• Monitor partner compliance with procurement, HR, finance, safeguarding and reporting, and follow up on reporting schedules and financial liquidations
• Prepare sub-award contracts and maintain partnership files, including due diligence, assessment reports, agreements and risk registers
• Support partner identification, vetting and due diligence, and follow up on audit findings and corrective actions

Required profile

• At least 3 years of practical experience with the UN or an INGO in a partnerships role, covering 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; availability in January 2027. Applications must be submitted through the DRC online vacancy form with a letter of application and CV in English, by 6 November 2026.