Development Associate - Institutional Partnerships

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct targeted research to identify and assess prospective donors and partnership opportunities aligned with KickStart's strategy
• Support the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and pitch materials tailored to institutional funders
• Manage donor communications, including reports, briefings, and follow-up materials
• Manage and maintain donor and partner databases

This role helps mobilize resources and partnerships that enable smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa to access climate-smart irrigation technologies and build sustainable livelihoods, contributing to scalable, systems-level impact.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 1-2 years of progressive experience in fundraising and/or international fieldwork within the development sector
• Experience working in or extensive knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in agricultural development or climate adaptation
• Exceptional writing skills with proven ability to craft compelling and complex grant proposals and reports
• Strong research, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities

No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job description.

KickStart International works to enable smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa to access climate-smart irrigation technologies and build sustainable livelihoods, with a mission described as a shared blueprint of peace and prosperity for people and the planet.