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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Development & Impact
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Development

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Working Model: Hybrid
Travel Requirements: N/A

Food4Education is an award-winning, African-led nonprofit tackling classroom hunger with a locally rooted, scalable model. Building on more than a decade of learning by doing, we’re powering a new school feeding industry and sharing our blueprint to scale sustainable, nutritious, and affordable school feeding programs across Africa. Today, we serve over 600,000 learners daily in Kenya, but what we deliver goes beyond the meal. Each plate improves nutrition, fuels learning, and creates jobs that uplift entire communities. We are an experienced, trusted non-profit partner that operates with the excellence of a global business, reinvesting the value we create into local economies.

F4E is growing quickly. Our mission is to scale a model that prioritises efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school meals. We have served over 160 million meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach 1 million learned in Kenya by 2027 and another 2 million across Africa by 2030.

Food4Education is experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking a highly motivated Development Analyst to support our expansion. The Development Analyst role is an entry-level position for a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional. This position provides critical support across fundraising operations, research, proposal development, and reporting, while offering strong exposure to institutional fundraising. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow a career in international development or fundraising.

• Process Improvement & Tools (30%)

  • Support development and implementation of SOPs, tracking tools, dashboards, and templates.

  • Identify inefficiencies in fundraising workflows.

  • Support automation and standardisation where possible.

• Reporting & Documentation (25%)

  • Draft sections of donor reports and proposals.

  • Maintain document repositories and version control.

  • Track deadlines and compliance milestones.

• Data Management & CRM (20%)

  • Maintain accurate donor records, pipelines, and reporting trackers.

  • Generate regular reports on fundraising performance and pipeline health.

  • Ensure data integrity and timely updates.

• Donor Research & Prospecting (15%)

  • Plan all logistics for donor visits, coordinating closely with the visit lead.

  • Research potential donors, funding trends, and eligibility criteria.

  • Maintain updated donor intelligence and opportunity mapping.

  • Support segmentation and prioritisation of prospects.

• Financial & Impact Analysis (10%)

  • Support basic budget analysis and funding scenarios.

  • Compile impact data, KPIs, and narrative inputs for proposals and reports.

  • Support tracking of donor-specific indicators and compliance requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or fellowships considered)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented

• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems

Success in this role is demonstrated by:

• Consistently delivering accurate, well-organized analyses and donor materials on time with minimal supervision

• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve systems and workflows, implementing practical solutions that increase team efficiency, and managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

• Independently driving assigned workstreams from start to finish and cultivating effective relationships across teams, enabling smooth collaboration and stronger fundraising outcomes

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career.

To apply, please submit your updated CV and answer the application questions listed. All applicants will receive communication on the outcome of their application, regardless of outcome..