Grants Intern
Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Jun 30, 2026
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious intern to join the Grants & Partnerships team. You will support the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities to contributing to proposal development and donor reporting. A core expectation of this role is the ability to conduct rigorous research and synthesize information into clear, compelling written content that supports BURN's institutional fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
We are looking for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious intern to join the Grants & Partnerships team. You will support the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities to contributing to proposal development and donor reporting. A core expectation of this role is the ability to conduct rigorous research and synthesize information into clear, compelling written content that supports BURN's institutional fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support research on relevant data and statistics to strengthen grant proposals, under the guidance of the grants team.
- Assist in identifying potential grant opportunities from local and international donors by reviewing funding databases and donor websites.
- Maintain an updated list of grant opportunities and awards including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and basic application requirements.
- Assist in drafting sections of grant proposals, including background narratives and project descriptions, as directed by the supervisor.
- Gather information and supporting data from relevant Company staff to contribute to proposal development.
- Help compile and organize required documents and attachments for grant applications.
- Maintain a submission checklist to track application progress and deadlines.
- Support the preparation of donor progress reports by collating data and drafting initial content for review.
- Utilize AI tools to improve grant related processes
- Maintain organized records of submitted applications, correspondence, and outcomes.
- Carry out any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Public Policy, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to research and summarize information clearly and accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable conducting online research using funding databases and donor websites.
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) and willingness to use them to support research and drafting tasks.
- Prior exposure to grant writing, fundraising, or the development/NGO sector is an advantage but not required.
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
- Exposure to clean energy, climate, or international development is a strong plus.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
