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Grants Intern Jobs in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya at BURN
Title: Grants Intern
Company: BURN
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious intern to join the Grants & Partnerships team. You will support the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities to contributing to proposal development and donor reporting. A core expectation of this role is the ability to conduct rigorous research and synthesize information into clear, compelling written content that supports BURN's institutional fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support research on relevant data and statistics to strengthen grant proposals, under the guidance of the grants team
- Assist in identifying potential grant opportunities from local and international donors by reviewing funding databases and donor websites
- Maintain an updated list of grant opportunities and awards including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and basic application requirements
- Assist in drafting sections of grant proposals, including background narratives and project descriptions, as directed by the supervisor
- Gather information and supporting data from relevant Company staff to contribute to proposal development
- Help compile and organize required documents and attachments for grant applications
- Maintain a submission checklist to track application progress and deadlines
- Support the preparation of donor progress reports by collating data and drafting initial content for review
- Utilize AI tools to improve grant related processes
- Maintain organized records of submitted applications, correspondence, and outcomes
- Carry out any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Skills And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Public Policy, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to research and summarize information clearly and accurately
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable conducting online research using funding databases and donor websites
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) and willingness to use them to support research and drafting tasks
- Prior exposure to grant writing, fundraising, or the development/NGO sector is an advantage but not required
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment
- Exposure to clean energy, climate, or international development is a strong plus
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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