About the Role
Extension Africa (EXAF) is a data-driven agritech platform providing private extension services to agricultural value chain actors across Africa. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Grant Associate to own our funding portfolio from end to end, building pipelines with major institutional funders and deepening existing donor relationships. Based in our Abuja office, this high-visibility, strategic role sits in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer and operates through the Development Unit.
Key Responsibilities- Build and manage a robust funding pipeline targeting large institutional funders such as the World Bank, AfDB, IFAD, EU, and FCDO.
- Own the proposal development process end to end, coordinating technical teams to submit winning bids.
- Prepare comprehensive grant proposals, concept notes, and detailed donor budgets in compliance with funder frameworks.
- Identify and evaluate strategic funding opportunities, determining which pursuits align with organizational goals.
- Manage consortium bids, prime-subcontractor arrangements, and multi-country program proposals.
- Bachelor's degree in International Development, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related fields (Master's degree is an advantage).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in grant acquisition, resource mobilization, or business development with demonstrable wins.
- Direct, hands-on experience preparing successful submissions for major multilateral, bilateral, or private institutional funders.
- Strong working knowledge of donor compliance frameworks and budget development.
- Exceptional coordination, communication, and writing skills, with French language proficiency considered a strong plus.
- Competitive fixed salary aligned with the Abuja location pay band.
- Lucrative performance incentives tied to successfully secured funding.
- Direct exposure to high-level pan-African operations working alongside prominent global institutions.
- High-visibility career opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.