Grant & Partnerships Officer

Location: Kenya (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: eduLET Africa

About eduLET Africa

eduLET Africa is an inclusive education social enterprise dedicated to making quality education accessible, affordable, and relevant for every learner across Africa. We believe that every learner, regardless of ability, deserves equal opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Millions of learners with disabilities continue to face barriers to education due to inaccessible learning materials, inadequate assistive technologies, limited internet connectivity, and insufficient support systems. eduLET Africa addresses these challenges through innovative educational technologies, AI-powered learning solutions, accessible digital content, offline learning platforms, teacher capacity building, and strategic partnerships.

Our flagship solutions include eduLET Learn, eduLET AI, eduLET Hub, and the eduLET Resource Centre, all designed to transform learning experiences for learners with disabilities across Africa.

As we continue to expand our impact, we are seeking a passionate and results-driven Grant & Partnerships Officer to help secure funding and build strategic partnerships that advance our mission.

Position Summary

The Grant & Partnerships Officer will play a critical role in mobilizing resources that enable eduLET Africa to scale its programs and impact. The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, cultivate donor relationships, and establish strategic partnerships with foundations, development agencies, governments, corporations, and philanthropic organizations.

This role requires excellent research, proposal writing, communication, relationship management, and project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Fundraising

• Research and identify local, regional, and international funding opportunities.
• Monitor grant portals, donor databases, and funding announcements.
• Maintain an updated pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with eduLET Africa’s strategic priorities.
• Develop annual fundraising strategies and funding calendars.

Proposal Development

• Lead the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and technical teams to gather proposal inputs.
• Develop logical frameworks, budgets, work plans, and monitoring indicators.
• Ensure all submissions meet donor requirements and deadlines.

Partnership Development

• Identify and engage potential strategic partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, NGOs, government agencies, universities, and development organizations.
• Represent eduLET Africa during meetings, networking events, and conferences.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and collaboration opportunities.

Donor Relationship Management

• Maintain effective communication with existing donors and funding partners.
• Prepare donor reports and project updates.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Support donor visits and partnership review meetings.

Project Support

• Coordinate project startup activities after successful funding.
• Track grant implementation milestones.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure donor expectations are met.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain a database of grants, donors, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Develop organizational capability statements and partnership materials.
• Keep organizational profiles, project summaries, and fundraising documents updated.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Development Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grant writing, fundraising, donor engagement, or partnership development.
• Proven experience preparing successful grant proposals.
• Experience working with NGOs, social enterprises, education institutions, or development organizations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international donors and funding agencies.

Technical Skills

• Excellent proposal and report writing skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Experience preparing project budgets.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Passion for inclusive education and social impact.

What We Offer

At eduLET Africa, you’ll join a purpose-driven team committed to transforming education across Africa.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement with up to 2 days working from home each week.
• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunities to engage with international partners and donors.
• Meaningful work that creates lasting social impact.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing social enterprise.
• Annual leave and other statutory benefits in accordance with Kenyan labor laws.

Why Join eduLET Africa?

Joining eduLET Africa means becoming part of a mission to create an Africa where every learner, regardless of disability, has access to quality, inclusive, and accessible education. Your work will directly contribute to expanding educational opportunities, empowering communities, and building sustainable partnerships that transform lives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the position and relevant experience

Please send your application to:

📧 recruit@eduletafrica.com

Subject Line: Application – Grant & Partnerships Officer

Application Deadline: [Insert Closing Date]

Equal Opportunity Employer

eduLET Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.