Education: Bachelor's degree in international development, Project Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is considered an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in grant writing, proposal development, fundraising, or resource mobilization within non-profit or conservation organizations.
Donor Knowledge: Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants from institutional donors, private foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners. Familiarity with conservation/environmental sector donors is highly preferred.
Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in project budgeting, financial planning, expenditure tracking, and analyzing Budget-versus-Actual (BVA) statements in coordination with finance teams.
Systems & Software: Knowledge of CRM tools (e.g., Bloomerang) to manage donor records, track pledges, income, arrears, lapses, and donor retention. High proficiency in spreadsheet and document management software.
Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical/field information into compelling donor proposals.
Interpersonal & Organizational Skills: Strong initiative, high attention to detail, sound judgement, and diplomatic coordination skills to manage cross-departmental deadlines and competing priorities independently.
Sector Passion & Location: A strong commitment to wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and community development. Willingness to live and work onsite at MEP Headquarters in the Maasai Mara, Narok County.
Application deadline16 Nov 2026
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