• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field, preferably with an international development focus.
  
• 1–2 years of professional experience in resource mobilization, communications/advocacy, or donor engagement within the humanitarian and/or human rights sector.
  
• Proven experience in grant writing, proposal development, and donor communication.
  
• Familiarity with institutional donors, corporate partners, private foundations, and emerging/non-traditional funding sources is an added advantage.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to support successful proposal submissions and communicate with diverse stakeholders
  
• Skilled in researching and synthesizing funding opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
  
• Organizational and Coordination skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with GMS or similar donor management systems.
  
• Knowledge of the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) framework.
  
• Awareness of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Anti-Fraud principles.
  

Business Development and Resource Mobilization

• Identify and track funding opportunities relevant to refugee and humanitarian programming.
  
• Support the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and grant applications.
  
• Contribute to the development of fundraising strategies and donor engagement plans.
  
• Maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities.
  

Donor and Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong communication with donors and partners.
  
• Prepare donor briefing materials and presentations.
  
• Support donor visits and stakeholder engagement events.
  
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners.
  

Proposal Development and Grant Coordination

• Update and Manage the Grant Management System (GMS)
  
• Coordinate internal inputs for proposal development from program, finance, and monitoring teams.
  
• Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and organizational strategy.
  
• Support the preparation of supporting documentation.
  

Partnerships and Networking

• Identify and map potential with NGOs, community organizations, and private sector partners for collaboration and inclusion in proposals.
  
• Draft Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and support partner due diligence processes in collaboration with operations and program teams.
  
• Maintain a comprehensive partnerships database, tracking engagement, collaboration opportunities, and follow-ups.
  
• Strengthen collaboration with humanitarian actors operating in refugee contexts.
  
• Represent the organization in coordination meetings and partnership forums.
  

Research and Sector Analysis

• Conduct research on donor priorities, humanitarian funding trends, and partnership opportunities.
  
• Track developments in the refugee and humanitarian sector in Kenya and the region.
  
• Provide insights to inform strategic decision-making.