The Strategic Partnerships & Grants Manager role is crucial for Women's Global Education Project (WGEP) in achieving annual revenue goals (2026 goal: $2M) and strategic objectives. WGEP is an international NGO dedicated to empowering women and girls in rural regions of Africa through education, aiming to build better lives and foster more equitable communities. The organization operates three complementary programs aimed at dismantling the structural barriers that keep girls from attending and succeeding in school: Sisters to School provides scholarships, health education, and mentoring to girls in middle school through university.
This role will help WGEP reach revenue and strategic goals via the following areas:
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, Zoom updates, and phone calls.
- 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, which will include occasional travel to partner locations for site visits.
- Identify potential new partner organizations and conduct evaluations to determine their alignment with the 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 the 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.
Desired Skills & Experience Required
This role requires candidates to possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Passion for gender equality, girls’ education, and equitable international development.
- 5+ years’ experience in non-profit development.
- Experience in grant writing for foundation and corporate partners.
- Excellent writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, and comfort with public speaking.
- Knowledge and experience with grant writing within the philanthropic landscape for girls’ education.
- Ability to work independently, multitask with ease, and be a creative problem solver.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with other staff members, local partners, and the board of directors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop complex strategies and implement action plans.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master's degree preferred.
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