Funding & Partnerships Associate

Organisation: Olivehill Development Initiative

Location: Fully Remote (Candidate must be based in Lagos, Nigeria)

Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Experience Level: Mid-level (3 years)

About the Role

The Funding & Partnerships Associate will support the organisation's fundraising and partnership-building efforts, working closely with the COO to identify opportunities, manage donor relationships, and ensure grant requirements are met. As a start-up environment, the ideal candidate is comfortable working with a good degree of autonomy, staying organised across multiple relationships and deadlines, and helping build simple systems for donor and partner management as the organisation grows.

Key Responsibilities

● Research and identify relevant funding, donor, and partnership opportunities aligned with the organisation's thematic areas.

● Support the drafting and submission of grant proposals, concept notes, and partnership pitches.

● Maintain a tracker of donor/partner communications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

● Support timely and accurate donor reporting, working closely with the Program Manager for program updates.

● Help coordinate and prepare for donor/partner meetings, including scheduling and follow-ups.

● Maintain organised records of agreements, MOUs, and correspondence with partners.

● Support relationship-building activities that help sustain and grow existing partnerships.

Skill Requirements

● Strong written communication skills: drafting proposals, reports, and professional correspondence.

● Good research skills, with the ability to identify and assess funding/partnership opportunities.

● Solid organisational skills: able to track multiple relationships and deadlines at once.

● Familiar with tracking and coordination tools.

● Professional, relationship-oriented communication style, both written and verbal.

● Self-directed and comfortable working independently in a remote, start-up environment.

Education & Experience

● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (International Development, Communications, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related).

● 3 years of relevant experience in grants management, partnerships, fundraising, or a related role, ideally in the NGO or social impact sector.

● Demonstrated track record of contributing to grant proposals, concept notes, or donor reports (please share examples or a portfolio if available).

● Experience managing correspondence or relationships with multiple external stakeholders.

● Remote work experience is a plus but not required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a brief cover letter (max 1 page) to https://bit.ly/ODIgpo26 by October 18th, 2026