International Transformation Foundation (ITF) is a youth led non-profit organization providing youth educational and self development programs encompassing leadership and entrepreneurship to harness creativity for Youth system that provide jobs; offering security, opportunities to grow, and contribute to the development of our communities.

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Resource & partnerships Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Research and Development , Volunteer

Job Description

In conjunction with the Secretary General, the Resource Mobilizer will be responsible for generating both financial and non-financial resources to sustain ITF’s operations and programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare grant proposals and develop other fundraising strategies for projects and office expenses.
• Develop a funds generation and resource mobilization work plan and oversee its implementation.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with supporters, ensuring transparency on project progress, impact, and financial accountability through personalized communication and detailed reports.
• Expand ITF’s supporter base by leading structured fundraising campaigns.
• Mobilize non-financial resources from private sector entities, individuals, and corporate partners.
• Coordinate agreements connected to funding opportunities and ensure timely submission of reports and grant renewals.
• Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines, preparing high-quality narrative and financial reports in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Contribute to the production of the ITF Newsletter with a focus on resource mobilization updates.
• Keep ITF’s fundraising and resource mobilization records up to date.
• Strengthen ITF’s fundraising strategies through independent research and benchmarking against larger nonprofit organizations.

Candidate Specifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Must commit to a minimum of six months full-time service.
• Strong interest in fundraising, partnerships, communications, and nonprofit growth.
• Highly motivated and passionate about supporting communities, with a genuine interest in career development in the nonprofit sector.

Education Background

A degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field is desirable.

Candidates with strong demonstrated experience in fundraising, writing proposals, or mobilizing resources will also be considered, even if they do not hold a formal qualification in the above fields.

Compensation

Although ITF Volunteer staff enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does NOT provide any form of compensation. ITF staff operate on a full-time volunteer basis. Volunteers are responsible for their own basic expenses, such as accommodation and transport to the office. ITF provides direct operational expenses only, such as transport to meetings, field visits, and official operations.

• Identify and prepare grant proposals and develop other fundraising strategies for projects and office expenses.
• Develop a funds generation and resource mobilization work plan and oversee its implementation.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with supporters, ensuring transparency on project progress, impact, and financial accountability through personalized communication and detailed reports.
• Expand ITF’s supporter base by leading structured fundraising campaigns.
• Mobilize non-financial resources from private sector entities, individuals, and corporate partners.
• Coordinate agreements connected to funding opportunities and ensure timely submission of reports and grant renewals.
• Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines, preparing high-quality narrative and financial reports in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Contribute to the production of the ITF Newsletter with a focus on resource mobilization updates.
• Keep ITF’s fundraising and resource mobilization records up to date.
• Strengthen ITF’s fundraising strategies through independent research and benchmarking against larger nonprofit organizations.

• Fundraising
• Partnerships
• Communications
• Nonprofit growth
• Grant proposal writing
• Resource mobilization
• Report writing
• Research
• Benchmarking

• A degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field is desirable.
• Strong demonstrated experience in fundraising, writing proposals, or mobilizing resources will also be considered, even if they do not hold a formal qualification in the above fields.
• Must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Must commit to a minimum of six months full-time service.
• Strong interest in fundraising, partnerships, communications, and nonprofit growth.
• Highly motivated and passionate about supporting communities, with a genuine interest in career development in the nonprofit sector.