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Strategic Investment Partnerships Lead at Welthungerhilfe

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Job Description

Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest Non-Governmental aid agencies in Germany providing long term development assistance projects. Welthungerhilfe has supported Kenyan development organizations since its establishment in 1962. It has had an office in Nairobi since its registration as an NGO operating in Kenya since 1993.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide opportunity funnel for high-impact, influential and innovative Big Bets for Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.
  • Establish transparent governance, decision-making criteria, processes and tools for the development and prioritization of Big Bets.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify promising opportunities across WHH and its ecosystem and develop them jointly with idea owners.
  • Translate promising opportunities into suitable mechanisms, such as coalitions, funds, public-private partnerships or ventures, and develop actionable partnership and investment plans.
  • Map and engage relevant communities, funders and investors, influencers, regulators, technology providers and other key actors to validate opportunities and identify where WHH can deliver distinctive value.
  • Develop and implement tailored partnership and capital mobilization strategies together with relevant units and Country Offices.
  • Build coalitions around shared agendas and align public, philanthropic and private capital to mobilize investment for Big Bets.
  • Use compelling narratives, strategic convenings, coordinated campaigns and tailored pitches to build momentum, increase visibility and secure commitment from anchor partners.
  • Strengthen WHH’s role as a thought and practice leader in investment partnerships in international cooperation.
  • Build and share organizational knowledge on relevant trends, breakthroughs, bottlenecks and Big Bet opportunities through horizon scanning and exchange with external ecosystems.
  • Foster a growth mindset across WHH and champion a culture of curiosity, courage, creativity and collaboration to increase WHH’s impact, influence and innovation.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • A strong track record of establishing a portfolio of ventures, partnerships or highly influential programs in an international cooperation setting, with proven success in growing an organization’s impact, influence, innovation and income
  • Cross-functional experience across programs, innovation, policy, partnerships, investment and business development is a strong asset
  • Demonstrated competence in pitching, partnership development, leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration and communication
  • A strong understanding of sector trends, innovations and key actors in nutrition, climate, food, WASH and humanitarian systems
  • Excellent understanding of funding and investment dynamics, including Official Development Assistance (ODA), Other Official Flows, public and private investment and philanthropic giving, as well as relevant partnerships and platforms
  • A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex multi-stakeholder environment
  • A strong network of existing relationships with philanthropic and institutional donors and other relevant organizations in food, WASH and humanitarian systems, climate resilience and nutrition is a strong asset
  • Previous experience working in low-income, fragile and conflict-affected settings and in securing and/or managing high-value programs or ventures is an asset
  • You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
  • Excellent English language skills; good French language skills are a strong asset

Application Process

Close Date

28/09/2026

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