Vacancy title:
Senior Relationships and Engagement Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Summit Recruitment and Search

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in the WASH sector, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain productive, professional relationships with senior County Government officials, National Government authorities, regulators, international donors, and other critical stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Company and senior external stakeholders, ensuring consistent, clear communication and mutual understanding.
• Manage licensing and tariff applications with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance.
• Manage contractual relationships with government entities, partners, and third-party institutions.
• Provide regular and transparent updates to Counties and partners on project milestones, progress, and key outcomes.
• Explore new funding opportunities and partnerships to support the Company growth and sustainability.
• Lead strategic negotiations and engagements with existing and potential funders and partners.
• Represent the Company at high-level industry forums, conferences, and workshops to enhance visibility and influence within the sector.
• Support the strategic planning and execution of advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, significant WASH sector experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years private sector experience is strongly preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement with senior government officials, regulators, funders, and other relevant organisations.
• Experience with the WASH regulatory landscape in Kenya
• Understanding and strong support for the Company’s operational model.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise, and compelling presentations and reports.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and policies relevant to the water sector in Kenya.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on www.summitrecruitment-search.com to apply

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