Programme Delivery Intern

JOB DETAILS

Contract Type: Six-month internship

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Working Hours: 20 hours per week

Reporting Line: Senior Programme Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants and Fundraising Intern will support funding research, grant writing, proposal development, donor communication and partnership-building activities.

The intern will help identify suitable funding opportunities and prepare the documentation required to support timely, competitive applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Research

• Research grants that align with SustyVibes’ mission and programmes.
• Review donor priorities, eligibility conditions and application requirements.
• Maintain an updated funding-opportunity database.
• Record application deadlines and submission requirements.
• Monitor relevant donor announcements and calls for proposals.
• Share suitable opportunities with the programme team.

Proposal Development

• Support the preparation of grant proposals and applications.
• Ensure applications respond to donor guidelines.
• Collect project descriptions, budgets and supporting documentation.
• Work with team members to obtain accurate programme information.
• Support preparation of concept notes and expressions of interest.
• Review application documents for completeness.
• Support timely submission of proposals.

Project Development

• Contribute to the design of new projects.
• Assist with defining objectives, activities, outputs and timelines.
• Conduct background research supporting programme design.
• Compile evidence and data for proposals.
• Assist with developing logical and practical programme approaches.
• Support documentation of project ideas.

Donor Relations and Partnerships

• Support communication with existing donors.
• Help prepare project updates and outcome information.
• Maintain organised donor and partner records.
• Research potential implementation and funding partners.
• Support joint grant applications and collaborative initiatives.
• Attend relevant webinars, donor briefings and networking sessions.
• Represent SustyVibes professionally during approved engagements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic background in Humanities, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline.
• Academic or practical exposure to grant writing, grant management, programme management or M&E.
• Experience writing or editing articles, reports, presentations or similar documents.
• Knowledge of donor and institutional funding mechanisms is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong team player.
• Good communication and idea-sharing skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to deadlines and details.
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Interest in sustainability and youth-led development.

BENEFITS

• Practical experience in fundraising and donor-pipeline management.
• Exposure to sustainability-sector funding.
• Participation in relevant information and networking sessions.
• Development of proposal-writing, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the official SustyVibes application form using the link provided above and select Grants and Fundraising Intern.

Applications submitted after 16 August 2026 may not be considered.