The Manager, Absa Kenya Foundation will lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Absa Kenya Foundation, a non-profit entity established by Absa Bank Kenya PLC in 2024. The Foundation is charged with developing and implementing strategies that deliver positive impact in the environment and the society, focusing its work across four strategic pillars: Entrepreneurship development, Education and skills, Natural Resource Management, and Health and Humanitarian Relief. The role involves overseeing program development and management, ensuring operational efficiency, executing fundraising strategies, and coordinating monitoring and evaluation to ensure impactful delivery of the Foundation’s objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Program Development & Management: Lead the development and execution of the Foundation’s strategic plan. Lead in the design, implementation, and scaling of programs across the four strategic pillars.
- Operations Management: Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the Foundation, including compliance and governance.
- Fundraising: Develop and execute strategies to secure funding for programs through partnerships and donor engagement.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Establish frameworks to measure impact, track progress, and report outcomes effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and visibility.
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage budgets for programs and operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accountability.
Risk and Control Objective
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
- Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum 7–10 years experience in program management, preferably in a foundation, NGO, or CSR environment.
- Strong expertise in program development and management.
- Proven track record in fundraising and donor relations.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Familiarity with corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices.
Preferred Experience:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Development Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business Administration) is preferred.
- Proven experience in leading non-profit, development, or sustainability-focused organizations.
- Strong background in program management, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in budgeting and fundraising.
- Excellent planning, evaluation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
