Remote Partnerships and Grants Associate

She Code Africa is seeking a Partnerships and Grants Associate to support the Partnerships, Business Development, and Fundraising team. This role focuses on grant management, donor engagement, and fundraising initiatives to support the organization’s mission of closing the gender gap in tech.

Research and identify grant and funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities

Track grant calendars, deadlines, and submission requirements for timely applications

Support preparation and submission of grant proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest

Co-lead development of grant proposals and donor reports under senior guidance

Maintain accurate records of submitted, approved, and declined grants

Track grant funding across the full funding lifecycle

Monitor compliance with grant agreements, reporting timelines, and donor requirements

Support post-award grant management, including documentation and reporting

Assist in developing fundraising proposals and pitch materials

Research and support identification of potential partners, donors, and sponsors

Maintain and update grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities database

Support relationship management with donors, funders, and partners

Prepare briefing notes, summaries, and internal updates on funding opportunities and grant status

Collaborate with programs, finance, and operations teams to gather required grant information

Ensure grant-related documentation is organized, accurate, and audit-ready

Availability for occasional local or international travel

Open to fem3le candidates residing in Lagos, Nigeria

2–3 years of experience in grants, partnerships, fundraising, research, or a related role

Experience supporting grant applications, donor reporting, or fundraising initiatives

Basic understanding of nonprofit funding cycles and donor compliance requirements

Experience in mission-driven, nonprofit, or social impact organizations is an advantage

Strong research skills to identify relevant grant and funding opportunities

Excellent written communication skills for proposals, reports, and donor correspondence

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong organizational and documentation management skills

Ability to track funding, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements accurately

Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, and basic CRM or grant-tracking tools

Strong stakeholder communication and relationship support skills

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with programs, finance, and operations teams

Proactive, dependable, and able to work with guidance in a fast-paced environment

Alignment with She Code Africa’s mission and values

Availability for occasional local or international travel

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