Start Network Head of Network Development Jobs in Kenya

Start Network Head of Network Development Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

This senior management role will enable strategic thinking and design, influence diverse stakeholders, adapt agile ways of working and drive change in line with the vision of the Network.

You will enable the development of country and regional civil society hubs, driving decentralised decision-making, devolving power, and enabling local hub leaders to meet their needs defined and owned by them. You will work with the hubs and their members to understand their support needs, then facilitate and coordinate that support working with peer hubs and relevant members of the Start Network team expertise.

The role requires a good understanding of and experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors, and an ability to work with local civil society. Awareness of power and political dynamics and sensitivity to different contexts and cultures is crucial. It also requires high levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, using your position connect, enable and influence others. You will be skilled at building relationships and brokering partnerships with empathy, credibility and equity.

Listening and valuing diverse perspectives to build an inclusive team will be key to success. Solid programme and budget management will be critical to enabling the hubs vision and activities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, development planning

With members and hubs, co-design, develop and enable the evolution of Start Network of Networks, including hubs.

Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of support, expertise and services to hubs

Work closely with the Membership and Assurance teams to support iNGO and member intake through hubs.

Work closely with the Funds, Finance and Innovation teams to facilitate the co-design and development of programmatic initiatives, based on hub priorities.

Work with hubs and the Start Network team to create a culture of evidence-based decision making, feedback and learning so that we can adapt support to emerging needs. Advise senior leadership on hub issues and strategy Partnership brokering and relationship management

Foster and broker positive and enabling relationships and partnerships within hubs, between hubs and between hubs and Start Network Secretariat.

Effectively manage complex issues which arise out of shifting power dynamics ensuring teams and stakeholders work towards a common vision; Resolve any conflicts and address issues that may arise within hubs, promoting constructive dialogue.

Work with the Advocacy and External Affairs team to help raise hub voices and perspectives in local and global forums.

Influence and advocate internally and externally for locally driven humanitarian action, creating and holding space to support the emergence of

hubs based on their aspirations, priorities and needs.

Management and leadership

Inspire, lead and motivate a high performing, diverse global team

Management of direct reports, including recruiting, training and playing an active role in building an inclusive team culture in line with Start Network values

Monitor individual and team performance and ensure objectives and outcomes are met or exceeded; address poor performance and recognise good performance

Manage consultants and other third party contractors as required

Commitment to the learning and development needs of the team,

Actively support the ongoing professional development, learning and upskilling of team members

Demonstrate commitment to own ongoing learning and development

Start Network culture and values

Uphold, embody and model the values of Start Network

Carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

Commit to positive humanitarian outcomes and systems change through a programme of well managed, quality initiatives;

Support the innovative and risk aware culture of Start Network to support the strategy and its delivery,

Profile and Skills

At least 7-10 years’ experience in a management/senior management role in the humanitarian, development or social enterprise sectors

Demonstrated ability to think and operate at both strategic and operational levels

Demonstrated experience in inclusive leadership

Demonstrated experience in relationship management, partnership brokering and influencing across a diversity of geographies, skillsets and personalities.

Demonstrated experience in managing programmes and budgets

Demonstrated experience in inspiring, motivating and managing a diverse and high-performing team

Demonstrated problem solving skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

Demonstrated curiosity and growth mindset, including experience in testing, learning, and iterating.

Knowledge of and political sensitivity to the broader political context and power dynamics within the humanitarian sector operates.

Ability to work flexibly across different time zones.

Excellent verbal communication skills in English, working knowledge of French, Spanish or another hub language desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Start Network Head of Network Development Jobs in Kenya

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