Fundraising and Partnerships Assistant

• Support fundraising efforts by researching and identifying potential donors partners and funding opportunities.
•  Maintain an updated database of donor and partner prospects including records of engagement proposals and outcomes.
• Track and report on the progress of funding opportunities and partnership initiatives ensuring timely follow-up.
• Collect document and compile impact stories case studies and testimonies to support donor reports and fundraising campaigns.
•  Provide logistical and coordination support for alumni engagement initiatives and events.
•  Draft correspondence acknowledgements and administrative documents related to fundraising and partnerships.
•  Support the preparation of presentations proposals and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
•  Liaise with the Marketing and Communications Officer and the Content Development Assistant to ensure alignment of fundraising messaging and storytelling.
•  Manage administrative functions of the Advancement Division including scheduling meetings filing records processing requisitions and handling general office communication.
•  Perform any other duties assigned in support of the Advancement Divisions objectives. 

Qualifications :

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Bachelors Degree in Marketing Health Sciences Communications or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

At least two (2) years experience in marketing fundraising administration public relations or digital communications in a university NGO or corporate setting.

Good administration and coordination skills with knowledge of various tools used in the higher education fundraising space.

Proven ability to work in multicultural environments.

Strong interpersonal and project management skills; ability to handle multiple deadlines and cross functional collaboration.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Team-oriented with the ability to build and lead teams

Passion for higher education health development

Belief in the mission of AMIU as a Pan-African university

Possess vision energy and passion

Personal commitment to diversity and equality.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 4th September 2026.

All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @ or @ address.

Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @ or @ address.

Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time