Britam is hiring a Grants & Partnership Officer to manage grant funding, oversee partner relationships, ensure compliance with reporting guidelines, and support project financial management.
Job Purpose:
Reporting
to the Innovation Manager, the role holder will be responsible for developing
assigned channel(s), managing property insurance initiatives, and growing
regional presence & diversifying product portfolio to provide sales and
operations related support growth of climate insurance with an aim of growing
the revenue and number of customers within the emerging consumer segment.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with product development teams to design insurance
products that cater to the needs of diverse populations, including
underrepresented communities, individuals with disabilities, and other
marginalized groups.
- Assist in developing proposals to donors and development finance
institutions for grant funding.
- Assist in developing marketing and outreach initiatives to raise
awareness about our inclusive insurance products and services among target
communities.
- Lead the establishment and operationalization of Britam Clinics,
including project coordination, regulatory compliance, and readiness for
launch.
- Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, performance management,
quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure
efficient service delivery.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with healthcare providers,
corporates, development partners, investors, and government agencies to
support clinic growth and sustainability.
- Drive the scale-up of the clinic network through business
development, stakeholder engagement, project management, and
implementation of expansion strategies.
- Ensure retention of clients, intermediaries, and partners as per
segment targets
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Fundraising
& Resource Mobilization
- Identify and pursue grant funding opportunities from bilateral and
multilateral donors, foundations, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs),
impact investors, and corporate foundations.
- Develop compelling concept notes, grant proposals, pitch decks, and
funding applications aligned with Britam Microinsurance’s strategic
priorities.
- Build and maintain a robust grant pipeline to support innovation,
inclusive insurance, healthcare, and regional expansion initiatives.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts across internal business units to
maximize funding opportunities.
Donor
& Partner Relationship Management
- Build and manage strategic relationships with donors, development
agencies, philanthropic organizations, and ecosystem partners.
- Serve as the primary focal point for donor engagement throughout the
funding lifecycle.
- Coordinate donor meetings, presentations, due diligence requests,
and reporting requirements.
- Represent Britam Microinsurance in donor forums, ecosystem
engagements, and partnership discussions.
Grant
Management & Compliance
- Coordinate implementation of awarded grants to ensure compliance
with donor agreements and reporting obligations.
- Track grant budgets, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
- Prepare technical and financial progress reports in collaboration
with project teams.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with donor regulations
and internal governance requirements.
Strategic
Partnerships
- Support the identification and development of partnerships that
strengthen Britam Microinsurance’s innovation and inclusive insurance
agenda.
- Coordinate partnership agreements, work plans, and joint
initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for co-funding and blended finance models
with strategic partners.
Innovation
& Programme Support
- Support the development of innovative programmes that are attractive
to donors and aligned with market needs.
- Contribute to programme design by integrating donor priorities with
Britam’s strategic objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during proposal development and
project implementation.
Monitoring,
Learning & Reporting
- Monitor fundraising performance against annual targets.
- Maintain a grants management dashboard and funding pipeline.
- Generate regular reports on proposal success rates, donor
engagement, funding secured, and project impact.
- Capture lessons learned and best practices to strengthen future
fundraising efforts.
Stakeholder
Coordination
- Work closely with Finance, Legal, Product Development, Operations,
Marketing, and Regional teams during proposal development and
implementation.
- Ensure alignment between donor-funded initiatives and business
priorities.
Knowledge, experience, and
qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics,
International Development, Public Policy, Insurance, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Certification in Project Management or Proposal Development is
desirable.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on
inclusive insurance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or related
fields.
- Strong understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and
inclusion, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting these values within
the workplace and the broader community.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues,
clients, and external partners.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify
trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
applications.
How to Apply
