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

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. The Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager will help WGEP reach its annual revenue goals (2026 goal: $2M) and strategic objectives through donor stewardship, partner development, and strategic 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 partnerships
• Develop materials for potential corporate partners as needed
• Manage foundation relations, including 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 determine their 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