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The Sahara Centre invites applications for the position of Research Assistant, for a three-month or six-month fixed-term placement tied to specific research projects. This is a fully remote position, and applications are welcome from anywhere, including outside Lagos or Nigeria.

Grounded in a mission to reframe indigenous knowledge as intelligence for Africa’s development, The Sahara Centre is a Lagos based independent think tank that positions indigenous intelligence as the missing variable in African development thinking; moving indigenous knowledge from its current ‘heritage’ positioning to strategic intelligence to catalyse development on the continent. The Centre’s activities include Lantern Lab, a critical thinking laboratory; INDIGO, a fellowship style intellectual community; white paper salons; and the Mangrove Sessions, comprising film screenings and a book club.

The Sahara Centre is building a small yet deliberate team and welcomes applications from individuals who can work to a high standard, demonstrate judgement and attention to detail.

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Assistant supports active research projects through literature review, data collection, and drafting support.

Applications should include a letter of interest, preferred duration of availability (three or six months), salary expectations, and a curriculum vitae, and should be submitted to Abena at culture at saharacentre dot org.

The search will continue until the position is successfully filled.

More information about the role is provided below.

Role Overview

The Research Assistant exists to support the research team on its projects, contributing background research, data support, and drafting under direct supervision, working fully remotely.

Key Responsibilities
Research Support

• Conducts literature review and background research as directed by the assigned project lead.
• Supports data collection and basic data cleaning for assigned projects.
• Drafts sections of research output for review by the assigned project lead.

Documentation

• Maintains organized records and documentation for assigned research tasks.
• Tracks sources and citations accurately in line with the Centre’s standards.

Participation

• Participates virtually in relevant Centre programming, including Lantern Lab sessions, as assigned.
• Attends virtual check ins with the assigned project lead and acts on feedback.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Recently completed a Master’s degree, or enrolled in PhD candidacy, in a relevant field.
• Strong candidates with a 1st or 2nd Class Upper Bachelor’s degree may be considered.

Experience

• Prior research experience through coursework, a thesis, or a prior internship at a development-focused organization is an advantage.
• Some demonstrated writing or research output that shows analytical capability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic research methods and source evaluation skills appropriate to the assigned project.
• Ability to follow direction closely and deliver assigned tasks on schedule.
• Interest in indigenous knowledge, African development, and the Centre’s core intellectual themes.
• Comfort working independently in a remote setting, with reliable internet access and the discipline to stay on schedule without in-person oversight.

Working Environment

This is a fully remote position for the duration of the fixed term placement, typically three to six months, tied to specific projects. There is no requirement to be based in Lagos or in Nigeria.

Candidates should have reliable internet access and be able to join scheduled virtual check-ins during Lagos working hours, West Africa Time.

The Sahara Centre invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Researcher, with the appointment to be effective on a date to be confirmed with the successful candidate. This is a fully remote position, for a fixed-term of three or six months, and applications are welcome from anywhere, including outside Lagos or Nigeria.

Grounded in a mission to reframe indigenous knowledge as intelligence for Africa’s development, The Sahara Centre is a Lagos based independent think tank that positions indigenous intelligence as the missing variable in African development thinking; moving indigenous knowledge from its current ‘heritage’ positioning to strategic intelligence to catalyse development on the continent. The Centre’s activities include Lantern Lab, a critical thinking laboratory; INDIGO, a fellowship style intellectual community; white paper salons; and the Mangrove Sessions, comprising film screenings and a book club.

The Sahara Centre is building a small yet deliberate team and welcomes applications from individuals who can hold a high standard, demonstrate judgement and exceptional attention to detail.

The researcher will engage in independent and collaborative research that advances The Sahara Centre’s intellectual agenda, with responsibility for the Centre’s academic and policy publications.

Applications should include a letter of interest, preferred duration of availability (three or six months), salary expectations, and a curriculum vitae, and should be submitted to Abena at culture at saharacentre dot org.

The search will continue until the position is successfully filled.

More information about the role is provided below.

Role Overview
The Researcher role exists to deepen and extend The Sahara Centre’s intellectual output, designing and executing original research that advances the Centre’s frameworks and current priorities, working fully remotely.

Key Responsibilities
Research Design and Execution

• Designs and executes original research aligned with the Centre’s intellectual frameworks and current priorities.
• Applies rigorous quantitative or qualitative methods appropriate to each research question.
• Manages research timelines and deliverables against agreed milestones.

Participation

• Participates virtually in relevant Centre programming, including Lantern Lab sessions, as assigned.
• Attends virtual check ins with the assigned project lead and acts on feedback.

Publication and Dissemination

• Drafts academic journal articles, policy papers, and public facing research outputs to a standard that a senior academic or policy reader would find credible and useful.
• Represents the Centre’s research at conferences, convenings, and in academic and policy networks.
• Contributes to the Centre’s publishing programme.

Institutional Contribution

• Supervises Research Interns and Graduate Assistants on assigned projects.
• Contributes to the Centre’s programming where research expertise adds value.

Required Qualifications

Education

• PhD in a field relevant to the Centre’s research agenda, such as development studies,
• African studies, political economy, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with a strong Master’s degree or those nearing completion of a PhD, with a confirmed defence date, may be considered.

Experience

• A demonstrated publication record in peer reviewed journals or comparable academic and policy outlets.
• Experience designing and executing independent research projects from question to publication.
• Experience supervising junior researchers, interns, or graduate assistants is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong grounding in indigenous knowledge frameworks and African development scholarship, or a demonstrated ability to work rigorously within this frame.
• Skill in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with fluency in at least one.
• Ability to write rigorous, evidence grounded prose for a senior academic or policy audience.
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to institutional sign off on publication decisions.
• Comfort working independently in a remote setting, with reliable internet access and the discipline to stay on schedule without in-person oversight.
• Ability to speak and write an African language is an advantage.

Working Environment
This is a fully remote position for the duration of the fixed term placement, typically three to six months, tied to specific projects. There is no requirement to be based in Lagos or in Nigeria.

Candidates should have reliable internet access and be able to join scheduled virtual check-ins during Lagos working hours, West Africa Time.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS13 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. 
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Project Manager

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular consultancy contract (CST) Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: Digital Services, Information Technology Division

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote working

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Technology and connectivity are rapidly reaching some of the most vulnerable people and places affected by crisis, but they are also increasingly expanding to the services responding to those same crises. As one of the main humanitarian actors, WFP has the opportunity and the obligation to leverage data and technology to better know and serve those in need by digitally transforming the way it works.

Reporting to the Project Manager lead, the Project Manager is expected to oversee relevant TEC stakeholders and external implementing partners aiming for IT solutions which achieve the highest quality in terms of technical usability, user acceptability, and domain suitability. The incumbent will be responsible for leading teams to deliver projects that span across one or more business units and to manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to deadlines throughout the whole project management cycle. This also includes the management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Lead and coordinate a portfolio of complex initiatives/projects encompassing one or multiple business lines, including the following duties:

• Become business partners’ central focal point in TEC working together with the business to ‘orchestrate’ workflows across TEC teams.
• Liaise with Business Engagement Managers to better understand project requirements, needs, change requests, and the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business objectives.

2. Lead the project management activities, ensuring that all documentation is in place and available for all stakeholders, and prepare for the roll-out.

• Ensure the gathering and validation of requirements follows a Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach, along with time and cost estimates related to scope implementation. 
• Help define the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with a focus on value delivery
• Design and implement the project governance structure.
• Design and implement a communication plan.
• Establish a work plan for staffing, and, in coordination with the IT Solution Owner, establish a Product Team.​
• Implement a change management plan.
• Ensure that the project delivery includes not only the main working IT deliverables but also all the mechanisms and processes for product maintenance, evolution, and full roll-out once the product Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has been delivered.

3. Manage the project work-plan, risks, and issues, including:

• Monitor, track, and report the project’s progress against the project baselines. Identify key success factors and potential issues and risks that threaten performance and could affect outcomes, timeline, and budget, deciding how best to implement corrective actions.
• Identify, track, and manage divisional risks through corporate documents such as the risk register and developing a corresponding response plan.
• Discuss and support the resolution of issues and questions raised by the technical and functional teams of the project.
• Communicate clearly and manage stakeholders’ expectations about the project’s timeline, risks, quality, and costs. Keep them informed of the progress of the project activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Identify internal and external dependencies that may impact the project.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Assess development change requests and gather feasibility and impact assessments related to the scope of requirements changes.
• Ensure that the technical work of the teams complies with the guidelines and procedures established by IT (e.g., SDLC, Scrum, test methodology), and that all technical documentation meets the expected quality standards.

4. Manage budget and resources assigned to the projects, including:

• Prepare an accurate budget estimate for the project.
• Liaise with other technical teams to consolidate the complete project budget estimate.
• Ensure business agreement on the budget proposal and ensure that funds are transferred accordingly.
• Monitor budget availability across all project stages and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the placement of Purchase Orders.
• Track resource allocation and consumption against the forecasted budget and escalate any deviations.

5.. Be a guardian of the project management methodology established by the Project Management Office.

a) Ensure projects adhere to PMO standards in areas such as definition, costing, implementation, documentation, and reporting.​

b) Guide and contribute to the development of practices, frameworks, and processes to expand and strengthen the project management methodology.

6. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology or related fields. Project Management education/ certification desirable.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management within an organisation and proven record of management and delivery of the full cycle of projects, ideally IT-related projects.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies, for both Waterfall and Agile, and project management software tools
• IT background or solid knowledge of IT software development and data & analytics.
• Experience with managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interact comfortably with different levels of management, senior stakeholders, and functional teams.
• Experience with multi-vendor projects, delivery coordination and management.
• Initiative and drive to meet deliverables on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Organized with attention to detail to ensure projects run efficiently.
• Personal Effectiveness: strategic and analytical thinking, results orientation, commitment to excellence, appropriate and transparent decision making.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute while under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethic environments.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese is a desirable.

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About The Clean Slate Initiative

Founded in 2019, The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) is working across the country, and in Congress, to pass and implement laws that automate record sealing for people with eligible records who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and to expand who is eligible for sealing.

CSI’s vision is that people will no longer be defined by their records and will have the opportunity to contribute to their community, have a fair opportunity to work, get an education, and achieve their full potential. To date, 14 states, and Washington D.C., have passed Clean Slate laws impacting more than 18 million people. CSI works with bipartisan leaders and organizations and offers our expertise on what works: intelligent policy design, an eye toward implementation, and campaign strategies that center lived experience. Along the way, we work to redefine the narrative around people with records, cutting through the bias and stigma, to reorient the legal system to live up to the ideals of second chances. Learn more about our work here.

About the Opportunity

The Clean Slate Initiative is seeking a Policy Coordinator to support our policy team through project management, policy research, and technical assistance. Reporting to the Public Policy Director, this role will help maintain knowledge of record relief policies across all 50 states, support cross-functional initiatives, and develop resources that inform CSI’s policy, campaign, and implementation work.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys translating complex policy information into practical tools that help teams make informed decisions.

Responsibilities 

• Support the Policy Department’s day-to-day operations through project management, meeting coordination, and task tracking
• Contribute to both small-scale initiatives and larger strategic policy projects while ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track
• Create, maintain, and update internal policy tracking tools, legislative comparison frameworks, and knowledge templates related to record relief laws across all 50 states
• Track legislative developments using PolicyNote and maintain accessible summaries of state policy landscapes, implementation questions, and emerging trends
• Develop and maintain policy resources that support research, campaign planning, implementation, and technical assistance across CSI
• Conduct research on record relief and adjacent policies, including sealing, expungement, automated relief, and petition-based relief
• Compile and organize policy information, including eligibility rules, exclusions, waiting periods, procedural requirements, implementation structures, and other key policy choices 
• Respond to policy questions from CSI staff and support technical assistance, coalition, and partner meetings as needed

Who you are 

• Experience conducting policy, legislative, legal, or public policy research 
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, and energized by digging into policy details
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working across teams
• A passion for advancing equitable criminal justice policy and the mission of the Clean Slate Initiative
• Familiarity working with Asana, Google Workspace, PolicyNote, Airtable, or the equivalent

What success looks like

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date policy tracking systems and legislative resources that teams across CSI rely on
• Deliver high-quality policy research that informs campaign strategy, implementation efforts, and technical assistance
• Keep Policy Department projects organized and on track through strong project management and follow-through
• Become a trusted resource for colleagues by providing timely, accurate responses to policy questions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Policy team

Challenges & Opportunities

As Clean Slate laws continue to evolve across the states, you’ll have the opportunity to build systems, strengthen knowledge management, and become a trusted resource on a rapidly changing policy landscape.

Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, a 6% employer match towards 401k retirement, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and casual time off.

The Clean Slate Initiative is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The hiring range for this position is an annual salary range of $56,000-$62,000 per year.

The final salary within this range will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience. Once an offer is made, we do not negotiate the compensation package. 

This is a full-time position and is considered exempt for overtime purposes. This is a remote position and we are location agnostic regarding where in the US you are based.  However, we will discuss a hybrid or in-office work location for candidates in proximity to our Orlando office. You will need to:

• Currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
• Work collaboratively with a team in various time zones
• Be close to a major airport with the ability to travel approximately 10-15%
• Attend required onsite planning meetings at least 2 times a year in various locations
• Attend 1 all staff learning trip and our annual convening each year

The Clean Slate Initiative is a 501(c)(3) public entity that passes and implements laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free and expand who is eligible for clearance.  CSI is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. CSI’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to fully familiarize themselves with The Clean Slate Initiative before applying:cleanslateinitiative.org.  If you are an interested candidate, you may submit your application via our Talent Portal.

Questions about this job posting or the process should be directed to careers@cleanslateinitiative.org. 

Tentative Timeline

• Application Period: August 25, 2026 through September 15, 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed continuously. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early for immediate consideration. Applications received after September 15, 2026 may be considered, but consideration is not guaranteed.
• First Interviews: weeks of September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026
• In-Basket Exercise: After first interviews, candidates will be expected to complete an in-basket exercise provided by The Clean Slate Initiative.
• Panel Interviews: week of October 19, 2026
• Reference Checks: week of October 26, 2026
• Finalist Interview with CEO: week of October 26, 2026
• Offer Extension: week of November 2, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 16, 2026

Reasonable Accommodations

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, and in accordance with relevant federal, state, and local laws, The Clean Slate Initiative provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the interview/hiring process, please contact human resources at HR@cleanslateinitiative.org.

Other Employment Standards

Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Pay Range: $56,000 – $62,000 Annually

General Background

GRC are policy makers, lawyers and development experts dedicated to promoting accountability and strengthening justice systems through the application of international law. With ongoing operations in some of the world’s most complex legal and security environments, Global Rights Compliance continues to provide specialised legal expertise, policy solutions, and strategic advisory services to uphold justice and strengthen the rule of law globally.

GRC works with a range of governmental, institutional and other funding partners. Its current donor portfolio includes, among others, the U.S. Department of State, the European Union, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). GRC is also seeking to diversify and expand its funding base, including through engagement with other bilateral and multilateral donors, international institutions, foundations, trusts and philanthropic funders.

GRC maintains an internal Partnerships & Development (P&D) team responsible for leading and coordinating proposal development and funding submissions.

Purpose and Objective

The pre-qualified pool of experienced Bid Writers will be engaged on an ad-hoc basis to provide additional proposal drafting capacity to the Partnerships & Development (P&D) team during periods of high demand and, where required, specialist donor/funder proposal-development expertise. They will support in developing high-quality, competitive and donor-compliant funding applications, concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals and tenders.

The Bid writers will be engaged on an assignment-specific basis and will work under the direction of the P&D team within GRC’s established proposal-development process. Technical design and substantive technical inputs will remain the responsibility of the relevant technical Leads and subject-matter experts.

Depending on the assignment, the role may support the interpretation of donor requirements, proposal structuring, drafting and editing of narrative components, integration of technical and partner inputs, consistency between proposal components, and quality and compliance review.

Bid Writers will be expected to adapt their language, structure and writing style to the requirements and expectations of the relevant donor or funder while accurately representing GRC’s experience, technical expertise, organisational capacity and the substantive technical inputs provided by GRC.

Responsibilities

• Review funding opportunities, Notices of Funding Opportunity, calls for proposals, terms of reference, tender documentation and other donor solicitation documents and identify key requirements, evaluation criteria and compliance obligations.
• Support the designated P&D Lead, where requested, in preparing proposal outlines, compliance matrices and other assignment-specific proposal-development tools.
• Draft and/or edit expressions of interest, concept notes, technical proposals, grant applications, executive summaries, capability statements and other funding submissions.
• Draft and articulate project objectives, methodologies, activities, outputs, outcomes, sustainability approaches and theories of change/results frameworks on the basis of substantive inputs provided by the relevant GRC technical Leads, subject-matter experts and M&E personnel.
• Ensure proposals respond directly to donor evaluation criteria and are appropriately tailored to the terminology, priorities, format and writing style of the relevant donor or funder.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure consistency between the technical proposal, budget and budget narrative.
• Support the development and review of budget narratives and other financial narrative components of proposals.
• Integrate inputs from GRC technical teams, management, partners and other contributors into a coherent and consistent proposal narrative.

Your Background

•  Proven experience of at least 3 years in bid writing or grant proposal development, preferably with an international development scope.
• Demonstrated ability to craft clear, concise and persuasive proposal content.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with funding platforms, donor requirements, and grant application processes.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly assimilate complex technical information and translate substantive inputs from subject-matter experts into clear, persuasive donor-facing proposal narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of an internal proposal lead and within established organisational proposal-development processes.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills in English.

Applicants should demonstrate substantive proposal development experience with one or more institutional, governmental or philanthropic donors/funders. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to:

• U.S. Government funding, particularly U.S. Department of State and/or other U.S. Government grant and cooperative agreement opportunities;
• European Union external action grants and calls for proposals;
• UK FCDO funding mechanisms and competitive opportunities;
• Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funding programmes;
• other bilateral donors and governmental funding agencies;
• United Nations agencies, international organisations and multilateral funding mechanisms; and/or
• Private foundations, trusts, philanthropic organisations and other non-governmental funders.

Role holders will work remotely and should have flexibility against donor submission deadlines, including on assignments with short mobilisation periods. Availability and expected turnaround times will be agreed separately for each assignment.

Inclusion in the pool does not constitute a guarantee of work, minimum level of engagement, minimum number of days or minimum financial value.

The pre-qualified pool will initially be established for a period of two years, subject to GRC’s right to review, refresh, expand or discontinue the pool according to organisational requirements.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (in English) to Application Form – Bid Writers by the 16th September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadline: September 15, 2026.

Annual Salary: IBP Salaries are set with consideration of current market conditions and in comparison, with similar  organizations. Based on current rates, we would anticipate a gross salary to be offered as per the below locations. *Please note these locations are given to illustrate specific country salary ranges – the salary offered will be payable in local currency, based on local markets and commensurate with experience.  
•    USD 32,000 - 34,000 per annum in Nigeria  
•    CFA 23,249,937 - 24.345,484 per annum in Senegal  
•    ZAR 649,307 – 679,903 per annum in South Africa  
•    KES 3,602,787 – 3,772,552 per annum in Kenya 
•    GHS 373,120 – 396,440 – per annum in Ghana 
 
Contract type and length: Initial 1 year fixed-term contract, with view to renew subject to funding. 
Location: Flexible/remote. IBP’s team currently works across a range of time zones, with many colleagues based between UTC-5 and UTC+3. For this role, we are looking for candidates based in countries where IBP maintains a significant presence, including Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. Candidates based in Kenya and Ghana would also be considered. 
Preferred start date: Early November 2026 
Physical demands: Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a laptop/computer screen; there may be an occasional need to travel based on business requirements   
Reports to: Director of Development. 

Background 
Around the world, public resources are being raised and spent unfairly and ineffectively, leaving millions of people without access to quality public goods and services they need to thrive. Governments often make public resource decisions without much consultation or information from the public. Meanwhile, those with power and privilege very effectively influence government decisions in their favour.   

Our goal is to make governments raise and spend public money more fairly, so that everyone has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and get ahead. To achieve this, the International Budget Partnership (IBP) partners with budget analysts, community organizers, and advocates in more than 100 countries to advance public budget systems that work for people.   

Together, we generate evidence, advocate for reform, and build the skills and knowledge of people so that everyone can have a voice in budget decisions that impact their lives. For more information, please visit our website and review our strategy.   

Today, IBP is a globally dispersed organization with staff based in multiple countries with in-depth country work in Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Indonesia. IBP is a US registered 501 c3 with branch offices in Senegal and affiliates in the Netherlands, in South Africa and in Nigeria and a total budget of about USD 14 million a year. 
 
About this role 
IBP is seeking a Fundraising and Grants Coordinator to strengthen IBP’s fundraising, partnership development and proposal management capacity. This is a global role. 

The Coordinator will play a central role in supporting the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and partnership opportunities. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Coordinator will support Executive Leadership Team members, Country Directors, Program Leads, Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LME), Finance, Operations and Communications colleagues, the Coordinator will help ensure that proposal development processes are strategic, collaborative, and delivered on time. 

A key focus of this role will be coordinating proposal design and development processes across the organization. The Coordinator will bring together colleagues from different teams to establish clear timelines, define ownership of inputs, manage workflows, and ensure expectations are aligned throughout the proposal development process. The role will help strengthen internal systems and ways of working that enable IBP to respond effectively to funding opportunities while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration. 

In addition to proposal coordination, the Coordinator will support prospect research, donor cultivation, donor communications and reports, stewardship activities, and the continued strengthening of fundraising systems and processes. The role combines project coordination, relationship management support, and strong writing skills to help communicate the significance and impact of IBP’s work to existing and prospective funders. 

Role responsibilities 
Essential duties of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: 
 
1. Proposal Development, Coordination and Opportunity Management (35%)
•    Coordinate the development of funding proposals, concept notes, and partnership submissions, clearly defining the process, timelines, and owners for each stage. 
•    Draft, contribute to writing and coordinate compelling proposals, concept notes, reports, and donor communications that communicate IBP’s mission, impact, and funding needs. 
•    Support the development of proposal frameworks, templates, guidance materials, and quality assurance processes. 
•    Maintain visibility of active and upcoming funding opportunities and support internal prioritization processes. 
 
2. Prospect Research, Pipeline Development and Donor Cultivation (25%)
•    Conduct prospect research and relationship mapping to support the growth and management of donor pipelines, including institutional, foundation, and individual funding opportunities. 
•    Produce detailed prospect research documents, donor profiles, and opportunity briefs. 
•    Monitor emerging funding opportunities and donor priorities. 
•    Support donor cultivation efforts by preparing background research, meeting preparation materials, and tailored briefing documents for the Executive Director, Director of Development, and Program Directors. 
 
3. Grant Management and Donor Reporting Coordination(25%)  
•    Support maintenance of a live grants tracker across IBP’s active grants, capturing award terms, key dates and deadlines, reporting obligations, restrictions, and donor contacts, from the point of signing. 
•    Coordinate the internal donor reporting process for a select number of grants, working with Program Leads and other contributors to gather narrative and financial inputs, routing them for review and sign-off, and tracking submission status to ensure reports accurately reflect IBP’s impact against grant deliverables and donor requirements  
•    Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistency in messaging and storytelling across donor-facing materials. 
•    Support the Executive Director and Director of Development with work related to the Advisory Council, IBP’s primary volunteer donor engagement body, including scheduling biannual meetings, preparing agendas and meeting materials, coordinating outreach to prospects, and responding to member inquiries. 

4. CRM Management, Systems Improvement and Knowledge Management (10%)
•    Ensure fundraising and donor information is accurately maintained within IBP’s CRM and related systems. 
•    Support ongoing improvements to fundraising systems, processes, and knowledge management practices. 
•    Contribute to the continued development and optimization of Salesforce and related tools. 

5. Other Responsibilities (5%)
•    Participate in team meetings and organizational planning processes. 
•    Coordinate closely with Finance, Operations, Communications, and Program teams as required. 
•    Comply with all IBP administrative and financial protocols, policies, and procedures. 

Core competencies 
•    Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex programmatic information into compelling donor-focused narratives. 
•    Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines. 
•    Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration across teams and build alignment around shared objectives and timelines. 
•    Strategic and analytical thinking, particularly in identifying funding opportunities and supporting proposal development processes. 
•    Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control. 
•    Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising management tools. 
•    Collaborative and proactive communication style, with the ability to work effectively across global and multicultural teams. 
•    Adaptability, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement. 
 
Personal Attributes 
•    Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to IBP’s mission and values. 
•    Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills. 
•    Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines. 
•    Able to work independently while coordinating effectively across diverse teams and time zones. 
•    Motivated to learn and contribute to organizational learning and improvement initiatives. 
 
Education and Experience  
•    Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.  
•    At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in fundraising, proposal development, business development, grants management, partnerships, or a related field. 
•    Experience having worked in fundraising in the international development, governance, democracy, rights and public finance sectors, with a focus on statutory and foundation donors.  
•    Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. 
•    Experience supporting institutional fundraising, donor engagement, or proposal development processes. 
•    Strong writing and editing experience, including drafting proposals, reports, or donor communications. 
•    Experience working with globally distributed teams is highly desirable. 
 
How to apply and key dates 
Please complete the online application form and submit the following documents: 
•    A CV/resume  
•    A short cover letter describing relevant experience in prospecting/pipeline, meeting income targets, donor reporting, and event management.  
•    Upload a short writing sample (e.g., a proposal excerpt, concept note, or report section which can be redacted as needed)  

Please note: Applications (including the CV, cover letter, and writing sample) that are generated wholly or substantially using AI tools will not be considered. The recruitment process will involve a panel interview, with a follow-up interview or case study presentation.  

Deadline: September 15, 2026. Interviews are planned for the 24/25th September with a 2nd round W/C October 5th.