Strategic Partnerships & Grants Manager at Women's Global Education Project

About the Role

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth. The Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager will help Women's Global Education Project (WGEP) reach annual revenue goals and strategic objectives through donor stewardship, partner development, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship and Partner Development (50%)

• Lead grant prospecting and identify potential funding partners
• Cultivate and steward relationships with institutional, corporate, and individual donors in Kenya and East Africa
• Draft and submit compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and budgets
• Reach out to potential corporations for partnership opportunities
• Develop materials for potential corporate partners as needed
• Manage foundation relations through in-person meetings, video calls, and phone communications
• Write grant proposals and reports for major donors and grant partners
• Represent WGEP at donor conferences and networking events (in-person and online)

Partner Advisor and Capacity Building (25%)

• Provide ongoing technical support to local partner organizations in Kenya, including occasional travel to partner locations for site visits
• Identify potential new partner organizations and conduct evaluations to assess alignment with WGEP
• Provide tailored technical support to strengthen partner capacity in program delivery and reporting
• Coordinate quarterly reporting and data collection aligned with WGEP's monitoring and evaluation framework
• Capture stories and updates from the field for WGEP quarterly board meetings and communications materials

Communications (25%)

• Develop press releases, feature stories, and thought pieces for relevant Kenyan and regional media outlets
• Serve as an ambassador for WGEP in Kenya, representing the organization in external meetings and public forums
• Collaborate with the global team to produce high-quality content (written, visual, and video) highlighting program impact

Required Skills & Experience

• Passion for gender equality, girls' education, and equitable development