Public Private Partnership Advisor Job

Job Title: Public Private Partnership Advisor

Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: November 11 2011

Description:

As the Public-Private Partnerships Advisor, you’ll contribute to World Vision Kenya’s overall resource targets by:

Leading efforts to broker high-value partnerships with local and multinational companies in conjunction with multi-sector grants from major government agencies and selected foundations.
Lead private sector partner identification.
Undertake corporate relationship building and negotiate the terms of partnerships.
Monitor effectiveness of corporate collaborations.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Qualifications:Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Bachelor's degree in International Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field ;
Advanced degree in the development or business realm preferred
7+ years experience interacting with private sector entities in business development, strategic partnering, account management and partnership development
Experience in developing public-private partnerships, negotiations with C level executives and pitching value propositions and ideas to private sector and/or government
Must have proven track record in brokering cross sectoral partnerships between NGOs and the private sector.
Existing relationships with Kenyan government, private sector, international development partners strongly preferred
Strong communication skills, teamwork, networking, and relationship management skills
High degree of independent judgment and initiative
Excellent English writing and speaking

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.