Business & Community Development Officer at Food Banking Kenya
Every bite counts in our mission at Food Banking Kenya.
Here, we transform surplus into sustenance, ensuring that no one suffers hunger
while food is going to waste. With a vast network of partners spanning from
farms to retailers, individuals to corporates, we’re reducing food loss and
waste, one meal at a time. Dive into a movement that touches the lives of food
insecure Kenyans, from children to the elderly. Be a part of the change.
Donate, volunteer, and together, let’s fill every bowl and build towards a food
secure future.
Reports to: Partnership Director
Role Purpose
The Business & Community Development Officer is
responsible for developing, growing, and strengthening Food Banking Kenya’s
(FBK) network of food donors and beneficiary organizations. The Officer will
identify and secure new food and resource donors, recruit and support
beneficiary organizations, and build long-term partnerships that enhance FBK’s
ability to rescue surplus food and redistribute it to vulnerable communities
across Kenya.
Working closely with the Partnership Director, Project
Manager, and Operations Team, the Officer will ensure that partners are
effectively onboarded, actively engaged, and supported to use FBK’s digital
platforms and operational systems. The role also ensures that food donations
move efficiently through the network, contributing to the organization’s
mission of reducing food loss and waste while improving food security.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development
- Develop
and implement strategies to expand FBK’s network of food donors and
beneficiary organizations.
- Identify,
prospect, and recruit new food and resource donors across the agricultural
and commercial supply chain, including retailers, food manufacturers,
farmers, growers, markets, distributors, and packhouses.
- Identify,
assess, recruit, and onboard eligible beneficiary organizations to
strengthen FBK’s community network.
- Develop
and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners to support sustainable
network growth.
Relationship Management
- Build
and maintain strong, long-term relationships with food donors, beneficiary
organizations, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.
- Serve
as the primary point of contact for partner engagement, ensuring partners
remain active, informed, and committed to FBK’s mission.
- Conduct
regular partner visits to strengthen relationships, monitor performance,
and identify opportunities for collaboration and improvement.
Partner Onboarding and Capacity Building
- Coordinate
the onboarding of new donors and beneficiary organizations into the FBK
network.
- Train
and support partners in the use of Foodiverse and other FBK digital
systems to facilitate efficient food donations, collections, and
reporting.
- Ensure
partners understand FBK policies, operational procedures, food safety
requirements, and reporting expectations.
Network Management
- Monitor
donor participation and beneficiary engagement to ensure the effective
flow of food across the network.
- Work
closely with the Operations Team to coordinate food collections, address
operational challenges, and improve network efficiency.
- Support
beneficiary organizations to ensure timely food collections and compliance
with programme requirements.
- Monitor
partner activity and recommend improvements that strengthen network
performance and sustainability.
Business Intelligence and Reporting
- Gather
market intelligence and partner feedback to understand surplus food
opportunities, operational challenges, and emerging community needs.
- Maintain
accurate records of partner engagement, food donations, beneficiary
participation, and network performance.
- Track
and report on key performance indicators, including donor recruitment,
beneficiary recruitment, food volumes recovered, partner retention, and
platform utilization.
- Prepare
regular reports for the Partnership Director and other stakeholders.
Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent
FBK at industry forums, community meetings, agricultural events, corporate
engagements, and stakeholder forums.
- Promote
awareness of food recovery, food waste reduction, and food security
initiatives.
- Identify
opportunities to establish strategic partnerships that strengthen FBK’s
impact and visibility.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Community Development,
Agriculture, Development Studies, Supply Chain Management, or a related
field.
- Minimum
of three (3) years’ experience in business development, partnership
management, community engagement, account management, or programme
implementation.
- Demonstrated
experience developing and managing partnerships with private sector
organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations, or government
institutions.
- Experience
in the food, agriculture, retail, logistics, humanitarian, or development
sectors is an added advantage.
- Experience
using CRM or digital partner management systems is desirable.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong
business development and partnership-building skills.
- Excellent
communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to build relationships with diverse stakeholders across the public,
private, and community sectors.
- Strong
organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
- Analytical
skills with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
- Problem-solving
and decision-making abilities.
- Ability
to work independently while collaborating effectively within
multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness
to travel regularly across Kenya.
Key Performance Indicators
- Number
of new food donors recruited.
- Number
of active beneficiary organizations recruited and retained.
- Volume
of surplus food recovered and redistributed.
- Partner
engagement and retention rates.
- Adoption
and effective use of Foodiverse and other FBK systems.
- Timeliness
and efficiency of food collections.
- Number
of strategic partnerships established.
- Quality
and timeliness of reports and partner data.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications
should submit their application, attaching the following documents:
- Academic
certificates
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
- Recommendations
- Testimonials
Application Deadline: August 22, 2026
Apply: Business
& Community Development Officer – Food Banking Kenya