Grant Writer Fellow

About the Organization

AgroTech Plus Limited is a forward-thinking agricultural technology company based in Kenya, committed to transforming African agriculture through innovative, data-driven, and climate-smart solutions. Our mission is to empower smallholder farmers and agribusinesses with access to cutting-edge technologies that boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve market access.

Our integrated solutions span precision agriculture, smart irrigation systems, digital extension services, carbon farming innovations, and solar-powered cold storage systems. By providing affordable, off-grid cold storage infrastructure, we help farmers and cooperatives extend the shelf life of perishables, reduce food waste, and enhance income from horticultural and dairy value chains.

AgroTech Plus leverages digital tools such as mobile applications, AI-powered advisory platforms, and real-time soil health diagnostics to support decision-making across the agricultural value chain. We work in close collaboration with governments, NGOs, research institutions, and development partners to scale impactful, locally adapted solutions that improve food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are driven by a vision of sustainable agriculture powered by innovation, with a special focus on building resilient, inclusive farming systems capable of thriving in the face of climate change.

https://agrotekplus.com/

Fellowship Description:

Keep track of grant applications; monitoring of funding opportunities; and, preparing of requirements for new applications
Support the entire proposal development process for identified funding opportunities, working with relevant teams to develop high quality
funding applications. This includes developing narrative, budgets, log frames and theory of change in accordance with funder guidelines
Support the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials
Review new grants agreements and/or amendments, be aware of any new conditions and terms, and share important points with related
staff
Ensure correct filing of original grant agreements and relevant grant documents
Support the preparation, planning and follow-up kick-off, review, and monitoring meetings
Manage and maintain the grants pipeline and associated trackers.
Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and
corporate sources.
Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Grants & Research Manager to provide regular written updates (newsletters
etc) to corporate and foundation donors.
Understanding of institutional history and programs.
Make appointments for Executive Director with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for virtual and onsite tours for supporters
(foundation officers, foundation trustees).
Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number
and diversity, educational program attendance, etc).
Assist with other fundraising projects as requested

Qualifications:

Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting grant proposals, reports, or project documentation.

Familiarity with grant management processes, including donor research, proposal writing, and compliance tracking.

Basic understanding of budgeting, log frames, and theories of change in the context of proposal development.

Experience using grant tracking tools, CRM systems, or spreadsheets for data management.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and maintain attention to detail.

Interest in nonprofit fundraising, development work, or social impact initiatives.

Time Commitment: 30 hours / week