Partnership Coordinator
2025-10-03T20:07:05+00:00
Blue Ventures
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FULL_TIME
Mombasa
kenya
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Communications & Electronics
2025-10-21T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Leadership
● Nurture and contribute to a positive, productive, engaging, creative and thriving
work environment
● Support and contribute to a culture of high performance and continuous
improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
● Ensure colleagues receive timely and appropriate information and insights to inform
strategies and plans
● Uphold and promote BV’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of
the vulnerable communities we serve
● Ensure that all organisational activities are consistently performed under the
principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and respect for the diversity of people
Partnerships Delivery and Management
● Develop, strengthen, and sustain relationships with community-focused
organisations working to build community-based management and establish locally
managed marine areas.
● Curate and advise partnership network expansion opportunities at national and
sub-national levels.
● Contribute to the preparation of scoping plans and country/partner diagnostics,
scoping reports, assessments of “readiness'' for review, sign-off and approval of new
and emerging partners, including compiling due diligence, need assessments,
expected outcomes and other relevant materials to enable clear decision-making.
● Work closely with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to identify
and rationalise opportunities to support local partners and the communities they
work with including securing rights, improved community-based fisheries
management and governance practices, better returns for fishers and financial
inclusion.
● Support the effective deployment of the Front Line Community Fund through the
application of a clear process for development and review of funding applications
from prospective partners.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to develop and
confirm that technical support and management capacity for partnerships and
plans are sufficient to take on and steward partnerships.
● Support the development and implementation of monitoring processes for tracking
the progress of individual partnerships and the country network through each
phase of the partner journey, including standard milestones, metrics and indicators
for monitoring that inform teams for adaptive management.
● In collaboration with the Head of Partnership Network, Senior Manager - Global
Partner Engagement and Technical Knowledge team, support the periodic reviews
with partner feedback to ensure that partner learning and country programme
experience continue to inform regional and global strategy development and target
setting and improve the quality of Blue Ventures’ support. Key to achieving this is to
identify and then address bottlenecks and challenges, highlight lessons learnt and
best practices for replication and knowledge sharing.
● Work with the Head of Partnerships, regional and global teams to build and sustain
a community of practice to share partner experiences, lessons learned, champion
aligned values and shared vision by supporting the coordination, planning and
execution of learning exchanges with partners and communities
● Contribute to the development of grants and funding opportunities to advance the
global strategy.
Communications:
● Engage with all staff of the region’s Partner Network team to keep abreast of new,
emerging and critical developments.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network and other colleagues to ensure timely and
high quality technical, financial and journalistic reporting to donors, international
colleagues and relevant partners and networks nationally and internationally
according to agreed formats.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in marine science, environmental
science/conservation, natural resources management, rural/community
development, sustainable development or relevant proven practical experience in
relevant fields.
● Eligibility to live and work in Kenya.
● Commitment to community-based approach to conservation in Kenya and
demonstrable practical experience working in community-based conservation and
development in Kenya.
● Experience developing and nurturing community-based and multi sectoral
partnerships, including with communities, fisheries authorities, and civil society.
● Proven experience in project planning and management, budget preparation and
management and preparation of technical and budget reports.
● Excellent networking, relationship-building and conflict mediation skills.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, and ability
to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and written form,
and to connect with people of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
● Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
● High level of organisation, flexibility, ability to work in a team, work well under
pressure, and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.
● Able to adapt and navigate through diverse and dynamic environments, be open to
change, embrace new ideas and adjust based on feedback.
● Ability to understand and relate to the challenges and aspirations of local
communities, fostering trust and constructive engagement.
● Demonstrate a collaborative working style. Working effectively with multi-disciplinary
and cross functional, global, regional and country teams and build strong
relationships with external partners and stakeholders to foster trust and
demonstrate commitment.
● Champion Blue Ventures' mission and values passionately inspire and motivate
teams, direct reports and partners towards a shared vision of restoring ocean life,
empowering communities, and driving positive change in fisheries management and
marine conservation.
● Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus)
Leadership
● Nurture and contribute to a positive, productive, engaging, creative and thriving
work environment
● Support and contribute to a culture of high performance and continuous
improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
● Ensure colleagues receive timely and appropriate information and insights to inform
strategies and plans
● Uphold and promote BV’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of
the vulnerable communities we serve
● Ensure that all organisational activities are consistently performed under the
principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and respect for the diversity of people
Partnerships Delivery and Management
● Develop, strengthen, and sustain relationships with community-focused
organisations working to build community-based management and establish locally
managed marine areas.
● Curate and advise partnership network expansion opportunities at national and
sub-national levels.
● Contribute to the preparation of scoping plans and country/partner diagnostics,
scoping reports, assessments of “readiness'' for review, sign-off and approval of new
and emerging partners, including compiling due diligence, need assessments,
expected outcomes and other relevant materials to enable clear decision-making.
● Work closely with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to identify
and rationalise opportunities to support local partners and the communities they
work with including securing rights, improved community-based fisheries
management and governance practices, better returns for fishers and financial
inclusion.
● Support the effective deployment of the Front Line Community Fund through the
application of a clear process for development and review of funding applications
from prospective partners.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to develop and
confirm that technical support and management capacity for partnerships and
plans are sufficient to take on and steward partnerships.
● Support the development and implementation of monitoring processes for tracking
the progress of individual partnerships and the country network through each
phase of the partner journey, including standard milestones, metrics and indicators
for monitoring that inform teams for adaptive management.
● In collaboration with the Head of Partnership Network, Senior Manager - Global
Partner Engagement and Technical Knowledge team, support the periodic reviews
with partner feedback to ensure that partner learning and country programme
experience continue to inform regional and global strategy development and target
setting and improve the quality of Blue Ventures’ support. Key to achieving this is to
identify and then address bottlenecks and challenges, highlight lessons learnt and
best practices for replication and knowledge sharing.
● Work with the Head of Partnerships, regional and global teams to build and sustain
a community of practice to share partner experiences, lessons learned, champion
aligned values and shared vision by supporting the coordination, planning and
execution of learning exchanges with partners and communities
● Contribute to the development of grants and funding opportunities to advance the
global strategy.
Communications:
● Engage with all staff of the region’s Partner Network team to keep abreast of new,
emerging and critical developments.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network and other colleagues to ensure timely and
high quality technical, financial and journalistic reporting to donors, international
colleagues and relevant partners and networks nationally and internationally
according to agreed formats.
Eligibility to live and work in Kenya.
● Commitment to community-based approach to conservation in Kenya and
demonstrable practical experience working in community-based conservation and
development in Kenya.
● Experience developing and nurturing community-based and multi sectoral
partnerships, including with communities, fisheries authorities, and civil society.
● Proven experience in project planning and management, budget preparation and
management and preparation of technical and budget reports.
● Excellent networking, relationship-building and conflict mediation skills.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, and ability
to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and written form,
and to connect with people of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
● Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
● High level of organisation, flexibility, ability to work in a team, work well under
pressure, and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.
● Able to adapt and navigate through diverse and dynamic environments, be open to
change, embrace new ideas and adjust based on feedback.
● Ability to understand and relate to the challenges and aspirations of local
communities, fostering trust and constructive engagement.
● Demonstrate a collaborative working style. Working effectively with multi-disciplinary
and cross functional, global, regional and country teams and build strong
relationships with external partners and stakeholders to foster trust and
demonstrate commitment.
● Champion Blue Ventures' mission and values passionately inspire and motivate
teams, direct reports and partners towards a shared vision of restoring ocean life,
empowering communities, and driving positive change in fisheries management and
marine conservation.
● Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in marine science, environmental
science/conservation, natural resources management, rural/community
development, sustainable development or relevant proven practical experience in
relevant fields.
JOB-68e02ce90dd4f
Vacancy title:
Partnership Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Communications & Electronics]
Jobs at:
Blue Ventures
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 21 2025
Duty Station:
Mombasa | kenya | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Leadership
● Nurture and contribute to a positive, productive, engaging, creative and thriving
work environment
● Support and contribute to a culture of high performance and continuous
improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
● Ensure colleagues receive timely and appropriate information and insights to inform
strategies and plans
● Uphold and promote BV’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of
the vulnerable communities we serve
● Ensure that all organisational activities are consistently performed under the
principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and respect for the diversity of people
Partnerships Delivery and Management
● Develop, strengthen, and sustain relationships with community-focused
organisations working to build community-based management and establish locally
managed marine areas.
● Curate and advise partnership network expansion opportunities at national and
sub-national levels.
● Contribute to the preparation of scoping plans and country/partner diagnostics,
scoping reports, assessments of “readiness'' for review, sign-off and approval of new
and emerging partners, including compiling due diligence, need assessments,
expected outcomes and other relevant materials to enable clear decision-making.
● Work closely with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to identify
and rationalise opportunities to support local partners and the communities they
work with including securing rights, improved community-based fisheries
management and governance practices, better returns for fishers and financial
inclusion.
● Support the effective deployment of the Front Line Community Fund through the
application of a clear process for development and review of funding applications
from prospective partners.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network for the East Africa Region to develop and
confirm that technical support and management capacity for partnerships and
plans are sufficient to take on and steward partnerships.
● Support the development and implementation of monitoring processes for tracking
the progress of individual partnerships and the country network through each
phase of the partner journey, including standard milestones, metrics and indicators
for monitoring that inform teams for adaptive management.
● In collaboration with the Head of Partnership Network, Senior Manager - Global
Partner Engagement and Technical Knowledge team, support the periodic reviews
with partner feedback to ensure that partner learning and country programme
experience continue to inform regional and global strategy development and target
setting and improve the quality of Blue Ventures’ support. Key to achieving this is to
identify and then address bottlenecks and challenges, highlight lessons learnt and
best practices for replication and knowledge sharing.
● Work with the Head of Partnerships, regional and global teams to build and sustain
a community of practice to share partner experiences, lessons learned, champion
aligned values and shared vision by supporting the coordination, planning and
execution of learning exchanges with partners and communities
● Contribute to the development of grants and funding opportunities to advance the
global strategy.
Communications:
● Engage with all staff of the region’s Partner Network team to keep abreast of new,
emerging and critical developments.
● Work with the Head of Partner Network and other colleagues to ensure timely and
high quality technical, financial and journalistic reporting to donors, international
colleagues and relevant partners and networks nationally and internationally
according to agreed formats.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in marine science, environmental
science/conservation, natural resources management, rural/community
development, sustainable development or relevant proven practical experience in
relevant fields.
● Eligibility to live and work in Kenya.
● Commitment to community-based approach to conservation in Kenya and
demonstrable practical experience working in community-based conservation and
development in Kenya.
● Experience developing and nurturing community-based and multi sectoral
partnerships, including with communities, fisheries authorities, and civil society.
● Proven experience in project planning and management, budget preparation and
management and preparation of technical and budget reports.
● Excellent networking, relationship-building and conflict mediation skills.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, and ability
to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and written form,
and to connect with people of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
● Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
● High level of organisation, flexibility, ability to work in a team, work well under
pressure, and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.
● Able to adapt and navigate through diverse and dynamic environments, be open to
change, embrace new ideas and adjust based on feedback.
● Ability to understand and relate to the challenges and aspirations of local
communities, fostering trust and constructive engagement.
● Demonstrate a collaborative working style. Working effectively with multi-disciplinary
and cross functional, global, regional and country teams and build strong
relationships with external partners and stakeholders to foster trust and
demonstrate commitment.
● Champion Blue Ventures' mission and values passionately inspire and motivate
teams, direct reports and partners towards a shared vision of restoring ocean life,
empowering communities, and driving positive change in fisheries management and
marine conservation.
● Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Applicants should apply online via Blue Ventures’ website by 21 October 2025.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round
interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application
deadline.
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
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