Director Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships NGO Job

The Director, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for driving Living Goods Kenya’s overarching advocacy, donor and development partners partnership, and resource mobilization strategies. The role is split between 70% Kenya-focused strategy and strategic partner ecosystem management and 30% regional/global influence and thought leadership. The Director owns the external narrative, leverages evidence to position Living Goods as a thought leader, and leads regional coalition building while providing strategic oversight to the Kenya Government Relations function. The Director will collaborate closely with the Global Business Development, Advocacy, and Communications teams across Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso, and the United States to optimize strategic and operational synergies. Primary responsibilities include leading the development and execution of Kenya’s advocacy strategy, managing the Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships team (including the Senior Government Advisor), strengthening organizational capacity for advocacy and influence, overseeing departmental annual planning and budgeting, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to integrate advocacy capabilities across all departments. Additionally, the Director will represent Living Goods in national and sub-national steering committees and executive policy boards, build executive relationships with government ministries, and cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships to influence policy, secure political commitment, and advance sustainable community health systems.

Master’s degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field; Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in advocacy, strategic partnerships, policy development, or resource mobilization within the public, private, or non-profit sectors; Demonstrated success in leading high-level stakeholder engagement, policy influence, and coalition building at national and regional levels; Proven track record in managing teams, developing and executing strategic plans, and delivering measurable outcomes in advocacy and partnership development; Strong understanding of health financing, policy frameworks, and systems-change advocacy in low- and middle-income countries; Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers; Experience working in East Africa or similar contexts is highly desirable; Fluency in English is required; Additional languages such as Swahili are a plus.