1 FRESH LIFE JOBS

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Fresh Life serves nearly 200,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day and safely removes 20,000T of sanitation waste per year. We have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator and by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

• Achieve Fresh Life’s ambitious fundraising targets for Nairobi’s growth through building and maintaining partnerships with key external stakeholders, including philanthropic and institutional funders.
• Lead all aspects of donor relationships, including conducting prospect research, preparing proposals, managing internal execution of grants, and reporting, working closely with the Operational and Finance teams.  
• Craft strong, tailored messages that resonate with existing and new partners and funders. 
• Ensure reporting requirements for all funders are met and reports are completed to deadlines.
• Build and manage strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders at multilaterals, governments, and in the WASH industry.
• Represent Fresh Life externally with funders, government, and other key stakeholders. 
• Remain abreast of sectors and funders’ trends in line with sustainable development goals, build organizational understanding of new funders and contribute information for prioritization of funding opportunities for scale.
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of business development processes, including proposal development, partnership management, financial reporting, etc.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Economics, Project Management, or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in fundraising in a global development context.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in international development or the social sector more broadly. Knowledge of the sanitation sector is a plus.
• Confident external communication and excellent writing skills.
• Highly organized team player, with proactive and flexible work style, and able to follow through and prioritize tasks.
• Strong existing funder networks preferred. Ideal candidate would be able to leverage past relationships to develop a strong pipeline of new partnerships.
• Impeccable integrity and ethics.

What's on Offer?

• Leadership Role
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to make a positive impact