Grants and Fundraising Intern (Hybrid)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants and Fundraising Intern

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work mode: Hybrid
Contract Type: Internship, 6 months
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (flexibility required based on organisational needs)

Summary

• The Grants Intern will play a critical role in identifying and securing funding opportunities that aligns with strategic objectives of SustyVibes. He or She would assist in researching and developing grant proposals, maintaining a database of potential grant opportunities, and collaborate with team members to gather project information and supporting documents.
• The Grants and Fundraising Intern will support the Programme Team in driving grants acquisition and project development initiatives at SustyVibes. The Programme Management team is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects that advance SustyVibes’ mission of making sustainability accessible through education and advocacy.
• This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in grant writing, research, and project development. It also provides the chance to work alongside the dynamic and passionate SustyVibes team, dedicated to advancing sustainability advocacy and driving impactful change across the country.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Research and Database Management:

• Maintain a comprehensive database of potential funding sources, including deadlines and requirements.
• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with SustyVibes’ mission.

Proposal Development:

• Collaborate with team members to gather project details, budgets, and supporting documentation for timely grant submission.
• Assist in drafting grant proposals and applications, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines.

Project Design and Development:

• Contribute to the design and development of new projects by defining objectives, activities, and timelines.
• Research and compile data to support project development and proposal writing.

Donor Relations and Communication:

• Support in maintaining communication with existing donors by providing updates on project progress and outcomes.

Partnership and Networking:

• Attend relevant information sessions, networking events, or webinars to represent SustyVibes and identify potential partners or funders.
• Assist in building partnerships with organizations for joint grant applications or collaborative projects.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Studies related to humanities or social sciences, and/or other relevant fields

Skills and Experience:

• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint andExcel)
• Knowledge of donor/institutional funding mechanism
• Proven experience of copy-writing and editing articles, reports and presentations
• Excellent written and spoken English. Good working level in French is an advantage.
• Academic/working exposure to grants writing and management, program management and/or monitoring and evaluation

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive team player with the ability to think and work independently
• Critical thinker, who identifies problems and proposes solutions
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communicator, who shares ideas and discusses solutions

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in fundraising and managing donor pipelines within the sustainability sector.
• Access opportunities to participate in networking events and industry information sessions, staying informed on the latest trends in sustainability.
• Build transferable skills in communication, project planning, and stakeholder engagement to enhance your professional growth.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: SustyVibes is an equal opportunity organisation committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to do their best work.