Burn Head of Strategic Partnerships and Grants Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
Burn is looking for a Head of Strategic Partnerships and Grants who will play a pivotal role in driving BURN’s mission by managing the full grant cycle, cultivating strategic partnerships, and securing funding to support our clean cooking initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Partnership Development:
Spearhead the development of strategic global partnerships within the clean cooking sector.
Provide close relationship management support, including regular check-ins with high-level stakeholders across diverse organizations.
Identify and develop new strategic partnerships aligned with BURN’s company strategy.
Represent BURN at conferences and events in Kenya and abroad, pitching to external parties.
Pitch Material Design & Development:
Collaborate with the marketing team to design and develop effective project and partnership proposals.
Maintain and update pitch materials, which are crucial for securing multi-million-dollar partnerships and projects.
Strategic Projects/Initiatives:
Assist the Commercial team in planning, implementing, and tracking strategic projects and initiatives across various geographical markets.
Act as an organizer and liaison between BURN’s senior management, commercial, carbon, and special project/grants teams.
Information Gathering:
Gather critical market information on the clean cooking sector, carbon offsetting market, distribution partners, competitor activity, and aid and development industries.
Reporting/Forecasting:
Produce regular analytical reports and ad-hoc research papers on key partnerships, business development updates, market landscape, and monthly forecasting and reporting for distribution activities.
Team Management:
Manage the grants team, providing guidance and support in achieving departmental objectives.
Grant Management:
Manage the complete grant cycle, including solicitation, pre-award, award, monitoring, compliance, reporting, and close-out.
Research and develop a portfolio of donors to diversify funding sources.
Identify new funding opportunities, plan, write, prepare, and present grant proposals, including budgets and timelines.
Complete follow-through and stewardship for multiple grants/gifts, ensuring donor expectations are met.
Manage the proposal development and submission process, crafting compelling and strategic grant proposals that align with BURN’s mission and donor objectives.
Provide prospective funders with necessary supporting documents.
Execute tailored solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship plans for each grant to meet revenue goals.
Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, business development and grant management.
Proven track record of successfully securing grants and cultivating strategic partnerships.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of the clean cooking sector and related markets is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Proficiency in grant management software and databases.
Willingness to travel as needed.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Burn Head of Strategic Partnerships and Grants Jobs in Kenya
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