Justdiggit Foundation · Nairobi, Amsterdam, Kenya, Netherlands
We are hiring a Partnerships Manager Foundations to join our Business Development, Fundraising & Partnerships team. You will be responsible for identifying, securing and scaling partnerships with national and international foundations.
About the Role
The Partnerships manager Foundations is responsible for expanding the long-term funding base that enables Justdiggit to deliver, accelerate and scale its mission.
Lead proactive funder outreach, identifying strategic opportunities, approaching the right foundations and building consortium and alliance partnerships where relevant
Develop compelling value propositions and proposals — including complex consortium proposals — in partnership with the Impact, Scaling, and Awareness teams
Coordinate preparation of budget and supplementary information for proposals
Collaborate closely with our Impact, Scaling and Communications teams, translating organisational needs into a coherent approach to foundation fundraising
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of NGO sector dynamics, strong alignment with or knowledge of African development and environmental context, networks and socioeconomic landscape, and strong understanding of the global philanthropic landscape and foundation funding trends.
Deep understanding of NGO sector dynamics
Strong alignment with or knowledge of African development and environmental context, networks and socioeconomic landscape
Strong understanding of the global philanthropic landscape and foundation funding trends.
Experience leveraging CRM (specifically Salesforce) to manage pipelines and track institutional metrics
Nice to Have
We are looking for someone with proven familiarity with all types of foundations, including major global climate foundations, and strategic agility – the ability to oversee the macro-picture as well as compliance details and project requirements.
Proven familiarity with all types of foundations, including major global climate foundations
Strategic agility – the ability to oversee the macro-picture as well as compliance details and project requirements
Benefits
We offer a one-year contract with the intention to extend based on performance and organisational needs. For candidates based in Kenya, salary range between: KES 342,094 – 443,132 gross per month, depending on experience. For candidates based in the Netherlands, salary range between: €4,292 – €4,945 gross per month (40 hours), depending on experience.
We value in-person collaboration and networking and therefore expect regular presence in our Nairobi/Amsterdam office and at external events.