Call for Grant Team at Kenya Youth Parliament for Water (KYPW)

Role Purpose & Impact

• As a Grant Researcher for the KYPW Grant Team, you serve as the intelligence hub for our resource mobilization efforts. You will systematically scan donor databases, map foundation priorities in climate adaptation and SDG 6, evaluate eligibility criteria, and produce structured research briefs for our Grant Writers and executive leadership.

What You Will Do

• Scan philanthropic foundation databases, climate funds (GCF, GEF), bilateral aid calls, and corporate CSR programs.
• Analyze grant guidelines, thematic priorities, eligibility thresholds, and submission deadlines.
• Maintain the centralized KYPW Grant Pipeline Database with up-to-date opportunity tracking.
• Synthesize donor intelligence into actionable briefing documents for Grant Writers.
• Participate in weekly team syncs to align research insights with upcoming submission windows.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Demonstrated interest or experience in desk research, development policy, environmental science, or economics.
• Familiarity with SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) and youth-led non-profit governance.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written English communication skills (working knowledge of Swahili is a plus).
• Reliable internet connectivity and commitment of 5–8 hours per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience with donor tracking portals (Devex, FundsforNGOs, Grants.gov).
• Basic understanding of project logical frameworks (LogFrames).

Volunteer Benefits & Career Growth

• Official Certificate of Volunteer Service from KYPW Executive Leadership.
• Personalized recommendation letters for academic and career advancement.
• Direct networking with global youth water networks (WYPW & AYPW) and development actors.
• Hands-on expertise in resource mobilization and international grant mapping.

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Role Purpose & Impact

As a Grant Writer for the KYPW Grant Team, you turn strategic research into winning funding applications. Working directly with Grant Researchers and leadership, you will articulate KYPW's vision, draft compelling proposal narratives, build project Logical Frameworks (LogFrames), and construct project budget stories for global donors.

What You Will Do

• Draft full grant proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest (EOIs), and donor pitch decks.
• Develop project intervention logic, problem statements, target indicators, and Logical Frameworks.
• Collaborate with finance leads to structure clear project budget narratives and activity breakdowns.
• Tailor proposal text to match donor terminology, strategic goals, and compliance guidelines.
• Incorporate reviewer feedback from senior leadership prior to deadline submissions.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Demonstrated talent in technical writing, proposal development, storytelling, or communications.
• Ability to translate community water and sanitation needs into structured project intervention plans.
• High deadline sensitivity, self-discipline, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with collaborative tools (Google Docs, Notion, Slack).
• Commitment of 6–10 hours per week during proposal drafting cycles.

Nice to Have

• Prior involvement in successful non-profit or community grant applications.
• Experience drafting project monitoring & evaluation (M&E) frameworks.

Volunteer Benefits & Career Growth

• Official Certificate of Proposal Leadership & Service.
• Personalized recommendation letter highlighting grant writing achievements.
• Real-world portfolio pieces representing funded youth community projects.
• Mentorship from experienced development practitioners and climate advocates.