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Position: Fundraising Intern
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Fundraising Coordinator
Organization: RefuSHE Kenya
Monthly Stipend: Kes 30,000
Contract Type: Full Time, 3 months
ABOUT RefuSHE
RefuSHE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting refugee girls and young women in Kenya. We provide comprehensive support services, including safe shelter, education, case management, legal assistance, and advocacy, to empower refugee girls to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fundraising Intern will play a critical role by assisting in developing and implementing the organization’s fundraising strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting research on potential donors, corporations, and other grants opportunities
Assisting in drafting concept notes, proposals, donor reports and fundraising materials
Support the organization in maintaining the donor data base, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
Help organize fundraising campaigns and outreach activities
Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and communications for donor meetings
Track fundraising performance metrics and assist in monitoring donor engagement
Provide administrative support to fundraising team as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Communications, Business, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, partnership development preferably within the nonprofit sector.
Demonstrated understanding of the Kenya Refugee Landscape
Non-Kenyan applicants must hold an appropriate work visa/permit
Technical & Behavioral Skills
Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to create persuasive proposals and reports.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under deadlines.
Knowledge of donor databases and CRM tools, such as Salesforce, with experience in data management and analysis.
Fluency in English with excellent writing and presentation skills.
Able to cope with overlapping tasks and deadlines.
Conscientious and self-motivated.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, funders, and team members.
High degree of professionalism and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Strong problem solving and creative skills.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Able to operate in a multicultural, multilingual environment, with a wide range of stakeholders.
Flexible approach, able to produce high-quality outputs (e.g.reports) at short notice and adapt to changing circumstances.
How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectation to [email protected], citing the position title “Fundraising Intern” on the email subject line, by close of business on 6th February 2026.
RefuSHE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
We appreciate all applications received, however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Consent: By applying for this position, I hereby consent for RefuSHE to collect, process, and store my personal data in accordance with the privacy policy. I understand I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting the email address provided in this job advert to withdraw my application.