Company

Tiko inspires futures where girls and young women take charge of their sexual and reproductive choices, with the freedom to shape their lives. Founded in 2014, Tiko is an African nonprofit organisation that enhances the potential and fosters the resilience of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the critical “Triple Threat”: unintended pregnancy, HIV, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Tiko has developed its own unique girl-centric technology platform to unite an ecosystem of existing, established partners to provide an environment enabling girls to choose when, where and how they meet their health and wellbeing needs. Leveraging this technology-enabled, community-driven approach, Tiko collaborates with national and subnational health systems to drive sustainable, transformative change. Tiko operates in seven countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia and Nigeria.

Globally, our team consists of +240 enthusiastic colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We welcome applicants based in Kisumu, Kenya.

The Job

The Partnership Manager is the key person who creates, manages and maintains strong relationships with the county governments, other local partners and community based organisations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Tiko's voice is heard. You'll do this by:

Key responsibilities:

• Enlisting the help of the Ecosystem Launchers and Trainers to ensure local county governments and CBOs are educated on our Tiko platform and how it works.
• Being the point of contact that aligns our operational execution with stakeholder particularities.
• Coordinating activities with the other field teams to ensure that work runs smoothly and effectively and that things do not fall through the cracks.
• Participating in working groups that are relevant to us, and make sure Tiko is best represented.
• Ensuring that you’re aware of our operational results and proactively address any issues that arise.

About You

You are a politically sensitive and aware communicator, with qualities such as tact and patience. You're practical, flexible and organised, and thrive when you're communicating and bringing people together.

Requirements

• You are based in Kisumu, Kenya
• Post graduate or Master degree in International relations, Social Sciences, project management and development relevant field
• Minimum 5 years work experience in the development / humanitarian sector/with NGOs, with at least 2 years’ experience in partnership based programming or community based programming
• Good skills and experience in all aspects of programme cycle management - design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to represent Tiko in front of donors and at public events with confidence
• Experience in organizational capacity development, training, mentoring and coaching
• Excellent training, facilitation and capacity building skills

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly salary bracket for this position is Ksh305,257 - Ksh457,886 gross per month. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
• A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
• 5 days of wellness leave to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• All public holidays observed in your region.
• Maternity and parental leave in accordance with your local regulations.
• Unlimited holidays - as long as you coordinate with your team, you’re good to go!
• The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
• A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.

• Enlisting the help of the Ecosystem Launchers and Trainers to ensure local county governments and CBOs are educated on our Tiko platform and how it works.
• Being the point of contact that aligns our operational execution with stakeholder particularities.
• Coordinating activities with the other field teams to ensure that work runs smoothly and effectively and that things do not fall through the cracks.
• Participating in working groups that are relevant to us, and make sure Tiko is best represented.
• Ensuring that you’re aware of our operational results and proactively address any issues that arise.

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent training, facilitation and capacity building skills
• Good skills and experience in all aspects of programme cycle management
• Politically sensitive and aware communication
• Tact and patience
• Practical, flexible and organised

• Post graduate or Master degree in International relations, Social Sciences, project management and development relevant field
• Minimum 5 years work experience in the development / humanitarian sector/with NGOs
• At least 2 years’ experience in partnership based programming or community based programming
• Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability
• Experience in organizational capacity development, training, mentoring and coaching