Growth & Grant Strategy Officer

About CAMEL Africa

CAMEL Africa is building Africa’s most intelligent collaboration infrastructure for development. We bridge nonprofits, governments, and the private sector using data, strategy, and partnerships to unlock scalable impact across the continent.

Our work sits at the intersection of development intelligence, development finance, and strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on enabling organizations to access funding and collaborate more effectively.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly driven Growth & Grant Strategy Officer to support our funding pipeline and proposal development efforts. This role goes beyond traditional grant writing as you will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, shaping proposals, and contributing to CAMEL Africa’s broader funding strategy.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in international development, grant strategy, and impact consulting.

Key ResponsibilitiesGrant Writing & Proposal Development

• Research, draft, and submit high-quality grant proposals to foundations and multilateral organizations
• Tailor proposals to align with donor priorities and thematic focus areas
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather programmatic and technical inputs
• Develop compelling narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation

Funding Opportunity Pipeline

• Identify and track relevant funding opportunities (foundations, multilaterals, etc.)
• Maintain and update a structured grant pipeline
• Analyze donor trends and funding priorities

Growth & Strategy Support

• Support positioning of CAMEL Africa for high-value funding opportunities
• Assist in developing partnership concepts and collaboration models

Who We’re Looking For

• Must be tech-savvy and proficient in Google Workspace and other relevant digital tools
• 1–5 years of experience in grant writing, research, development, or related fields
• Open to early-career candidates with strong writing and analytical skills
• Familiarity with international development, NGOs, or donor ecosystems
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills
• A functional laptop or desktop computer is required

Nice to Have

• Experience with proposals to foundations or multilateral organizations
• Understanding of development themes (e.g., health, governance, education, climate, etc.)
• Experience working in a startup or dynamic environment

Why Join CAMEL Africa?

• Work at the intersection of data, strategy, and development impact
• Gain hands-on experience with global funding ecosystems
• Play a direct role in shaping the funding strategy for a growing African startup
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time strategic role

1. Internet allowance
2. Performance-based incentives:

• 1-2.5% commission on externally sourced grants
• 2.5-5% commission on internally driven grants

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