Nathan Kennedy

Background

About Nathan Kennedy

Experienced leader and program manager with 13 years’ experience in nonprofit grant management, operations management, and fundraising • Over 5 years of experience at senior management level, able to effectively guide organizations through sensitive security and political contexts. • Experienced leader and manager, both in formal and informal leadership roles, in coaching and building capacity of staff and partners • Knowledge of cross-functional management including finance, compliance, operations, safeguarding, HR • Demonstrated success in business development and grantwriting for variety of donors and award types • Success in multiple issue areas, including needs-based programming, systems approach, policy analysis, gender and power analysis • Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability • Strong experience in program and project management, including results framework and Theory of Change development and management, work & procurement planning, budget management • Skilled in data management and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and researech methods • Demonstrated ability to build and manage partnerships, communicate effectively with donors, policymakers, officials, UN actors, and diverse stakeholders, including in sensitive political environments • High curiosity to continue to learn, grow, and bring analytical skills to new and challenging situations