Reporting to the Tribe Lead, the role holder will have an overall responsibility of leading, developing and driving internal and external stakeholder management with a primary focus on fundraising and donor / investor relations, and building strategic partnerships and solutions within the social impact sector. The role holder will also drive an impact strategy for Digifarm that is aligned with our purpose to transform smallholder farmers’ lives
Key Responsibilities

To cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with donors, investors and other social impact players that are key to drive solutions for smallholder farmers and drive food security
Lead all fundraising efforts for Digifarm, including grant and project development. Work with product teams to ensure projects are successfully implemented, with a focus on driving impact
Help organize and lead critical planning meetings, status updates, business reviews and other communications with partners
Develop and implement an impact strategy for Digifarm, including a monitoring and evaluation plan. Manage insights and reporting aligned with the impact strategy
Monitor market insights (market intelligence) within the social impact sector to support overall business strategy and support decision making.
Identify needs within the social impact sector (agri-focus), and work with product teams to develop technology solutions
Build cross-divisional relationships and drive engagement across internal stakeholders (Foundation, Tech 4 Development etc.) to amplify Safaricom’s impact on transforming lives of smallholder farmers

QUALIFICATIONS
Must have technical / professional qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university
A Master’s degree or Chartered Financial Analyst will be an added advantage
At least 5-8 years’ experience in the social impact sector, handling partnerships, donor relations, business development, project implementation and strategy formulation. Experience in agriculture is an added advantage.
Experience in management of donor funding, budgets, and forecasts in the social impact sector
Track record of innovation and development of new products and services
Must demonstrate strategy execution/delivery
Must have excellent fundraising, program management, financial and analytical skills