HelpAge International Head of Network Development Jobs in Kenya
HelpAge International Head of Network Development Jobs in Kenya;As countries prepare for and adapt to population ageing, we are seeking to make a difference at a critical juncture to how societies, economies and institutions adapt to this change.
Organisational Culture
Accountability for all actions and decisions.
Trust, respect, and inclusion in decision-making.
Collaboration across teams and partners.
Openness and transparency in communication.
Collective responsibility with partners and network members.
Staff and members are valued and recognised.
About the Department
The Global Impact Team drives HelpAge’s mission to advance wellbeing, dignity, and rights of older people.
Leads delivery of strategic approaches across humanitarian and development contexts.
Ensures older people have access to income, humanitarian assistance, health, care, and inclusive laws.
Job Title: Head of Network Development
Provides strategic leadership for global network engagement, localisation, and capacity strengthening.
Leads delivery of the HelpAge network strategy, ensuring alignment with mission and sustainable collaboration.
Oversees engagement across Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.
Coordinates Europe region members and donor advocacy niche.
Key Responsibilities
Shape and deliver HelpAge’s transition to locally led ways of working.
Provide strategic oversight of member engagement and capacity sharing.
Lead support to country transitions, including Ukraine.
Build an inclusive, resilient global network.
Manage Regional Advisers and set annual priorities.
Chair INDABA consultative forum.
Oversee membership lifecycle: recruitment, accreditation, due diligence, segmentation, exit.
Deliver Network Capacity Sharing Strategy.
Manage localisation and country transition support.
Achieve income targets and manage donor relationships.
Act as budget holder for Network Development portfolio.
Ensure safeguarding, security, fraud, and
risk compliance.
Represent HelpAge in global fora on localisation and partnerships.
Skills and Experience Required
Proven strategic leadership of membership networks in international development or humanitarian sectors.
Ability to lead through senior managers and manage diverse, dispersed teams.
Experience supporting civil society networks and grassroots organisations.
Strong knowledge of Partner-Led Programming and localisation.
Experience with membership lifecycle and segmentation.
Track record of income generation and donor relationship management.
Budget-holding experience at portfolio level.
Experience implementing results frameworks and reporting to executive/board audiences.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, equity, and inclusion.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Lived experience or significant professional experience in Global South contexts.
Desirable
Experience designing differentiated capacity sharing offers.
Experience with governance processes in membership bodies.
Experience convening members at regional/global level.
Familiarity with ageing, inclusion, and rights issues in Global South contexts.
Education and Qualifications
Degree in international development, public policy, human rights, social sciences, or related field.
Postgraduate qualification is an asset but not essential.
Values, Skills, and Ways of Working
Ability to work inclusively across cultures and geographies.
Excellent communication skills in English; Global South languages desirable.
Deep commitment to locally led development.
Value lived experience of inequality, marginalisation, or systemic exclusion.
Key Behavioural Competencies
Working collaboratively with others.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Supporting and facilitating change.
Extending HelpAge’s reach and impact.
Promoting diversity and inclusion.
Leading others with trust and enabling environment.
How to Apply
All qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@helpage.org by 5 October 2026.
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