Our Organisation

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.

Role Purpose:

The Grant Making and Partnership Officer role is to provides operational, administrative and coordination support to ensure effective delivery of grant making, partnership management and learning activities during the maternity cover period in line with Womankind’s organisational strategy and sub-strategies.

Areas of responsibilities:

Project/programmes, Grants and Partnership Management

• Provide administrative and coordination support across projects/programmes, partners and grant cycles, including documentation, contracting, payment processing, reporting collation and monitoring follow-up, under the direction of the Regional Managers.

• Provide administrative and coordination support for the development of new projects and programmes, under the direction of Grant Managers.

• Support the planning and organization of in-person and online events and convenings under grant making and partnerships, including managing logistics and travel arrangements learning and exchange events.

Administration and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up to date records related to Womankind partners, projects, programmes and grants, including managing and updating the CRM (Beacon);

• Support due diligence processes for partners;

• Provide logistic, administrative and technical support to the Grant and Feminist Partnerships Team as agreed with line manager;

• Support the recruitment and placement of suitable consultants, interns and volunteers in coordination with relevant team members;

• Manage Womankind’s general e-mail inbox alongside other Womankind staff on the rota for this task.

Contribution to knowledge and evidence base

• Participate in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Working Group and contribute to effective and appropriate MEL processes for Womankind projects, programmes and grants in collaboration with the Impact and Learning Advisor;

• Support the production of research and documentation under the guidance of the Regional Managers;

• Contribute Womankind’s communications through drafting content for the website and social media channels;

• Contribute to team and organisational planning and reporting to key stakeholders (e.g. donors and supporters, senior management team, Co-Chief Executives and Board of Trustees).

Contribute to Womankind’s Organisational Culture and Ways of Working

• Serve as a Grant making and Partnerships team representative and be an active participant in cross-departmental working groups, initiatives and information sharing activities as agreed with line manager;

• Participate in weekly huddles, monthly team and staff meetings and other regular and ad-hoc coordination and communication spaces;

• Adopt and promote feminist and anti-racist ways of working, in line with Womankind’s feminist partnership principles and anti-racism pledge.

Key relationships and collaboration:

· Internally: Policy & Advocacy; Fundraising; Communications; Finance

· Externally: WK partners, WRO’s and Feminist Movements, Donors

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualification and training:

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in international development, social sciences, gender studies, human rights, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience or training in grant administration, partnerships, programme support, or operations, gained through work, internships, volunteering, or placements.

• Safeguarding awareness or training (PSEAH or equivalent), with a willingness to undertake further training.

• Basic understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), including reporting and learning-focused approaches.

• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, including gender equality or feminist principles.

Essential Experience:

• at least 3 years demonstrable experience of project, programme and/or grant management/support in a non-profit setting;

• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas: financial management, compliance, administration and/or logistics;

• Experience using or managing databases and/or CRM software;

• Experience of working or volunteering on issues related to women's rights, particularly with Disabled women, LBTQ+ women, Indigenous women and/or other groups facing marginalisation and/or lived experience in these areas;

Desirable:

· Experience of compliance and reporting requirements for international donors such as governments and foundations;

· Experience of working on multinational and/or multi-stakeholder projects, programmes and/or grants;

· Experience of working on Womankind focus countries or regions.

· Good communication skills, written and verbal (in English),

· Understanding of and/or interest in women’s rights and feminist values, with a willingness to learn and develop in this area.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, proactive and reliable, with good attention to detail and ability to manage tasks and deadlines.

• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines;

• Approachable, collaborative and collegial team player, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners and contribute to a creative and supportive working environment;

• Willingness and adaptability to work in a hybrid environment, with colleagues based in the UK and Kenya and partners in multiple countries and timezones.

• Open to learning and feedback, with a reflective and curious mindset.

• Ethical and responsible, with an awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

• Adaptable and proactive, able to respond to changing priorities with support.

• Culturally aware and inclusive, with respect for diverse perspectives and experiences

Values and Behaviours

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Application timelines

Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.