Founder's Office

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, analytical, and highly articulate professional to work closely with senior leadership in a Founders Office–style role within a social entrepreneurship vertical focused on gender, climate, and inclusive economic development.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution. You will help shape how ideas are conceptualised, packaged, and communicated — internally and externally — through proposals, concept notes, presentations, and strategic documents. Youll be a thought partner to leadership, translating complex ideas, data, and programme insights into compelling narratives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys thinking deeply, writing clearly, and working close to decision-making, in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the vertical lead and senior leadership to support strategic planning and priority initiatives
• Lead the drafting of high-quality proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and donor submissions
• Coordinate inputs from programme, finance, and partnerships teams to produce cohesive, compelling documents
• Support resource mobilisation efforts by developing clear value propositions and narratives
• Translate programme ideas, impact data, and research into clear, persuasive written content
• Create strong presentations and decks for donors, partners, internal reviews, and leadership discussions
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and strategic positioning across documents
• Analyse program data, donor requirements, and market information to inform strategy and proposals
• Synthesise large volumes of information into crisp insights and recommendations
• Support preparation of briefs, summaries, and dashboards for leadership review
• Work cross-functionally with programme teams, MEL, finance, and external partners
• Track timelines, deliverables, and submission schedules related to proposals and strategic initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

• 4–9 years of relevant experience in strategy, programme management, founders' office, partnerships, or resource mobilisation
• Experience working in development, social impact, consulting, or entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Prior exposure to proposal writing, concept note development, or donor-facing documentation is essential
• Exceptional written communication skills — clarity, structure, and storytelling matter a lot
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data, insights, and research
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and decks
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically while staying grounded in execution