Huru International Grant Writer

Position description

Huru is a girl-driven international nonprofit with a vision for a world where no girl is limited by her period. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, and New York, USA, Huru produces and distributes high-quality reusable menstrual pads in conjunction with sexual and reproductive health sessions on topics ranging from HIV and gender-based violence prevention to early marriage and contraception. Huru’s programming has reached over 450,000 girls and young women with more than 2.7 million pads since 2008. Further, in response to Kenya’s growing youth unemployment rate, Huru has established a job training program to equip vulnerable youth from Nairobi’s informal settlements with industrial sewing and tailoring skills. Whether through menstrual pads or skills training, Huru strives to reach girls where they are with the support they need to reach their fullest potential.

Position Summary:

Huru International seeks an experienced Grant Writer to support and grow our institutional fundraising efforts. The Grant Writer will research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and government funders, working closely with program, leadership and leadership staff. This part-time role has the potential to grow into a full-time position based on performance and organizational needs. This position is a hybrid role, with in-person meetings at Huru International’s NYC office. Candidates should be based in or near New York City.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Research and identify prospective institutional funders aligned with Huru’s mission
  • Maintain a grant pipeline, calendar, and tracking system for submissions and reports
  • Write, edit, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept notes
  • Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather narratives, data, outcomes, and budgets
  • Prepare interim and final grant reports
  • Track awards, renewals, and reporting requirements
  • Support funder communications and relationship-building as appropriate

Qualifications:

Required

• • 5+ years of nonprofit grant writing experience
  • Proven track record of securing foundation, corporate and/or government funding
  • Experience with grants and compliance
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Preferred

• • Experience with global health, gender equity, education, or international development funders
  • Familiarity with NYC-based foundations or public funders
  • Experience using grants management or CRM systems

Compensation and Ethics:

Compensation will be aligned with nonprofit sector standards. Huru International does not compensate grant writers based on a percentage of funds raised.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter with salary expectations and a writing sample. Only applications with complete requirements will be considered. Feel free to include a link to your LinkedIn or any related projects. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Application instructions

Please submit a resume, cover letter with salary expectations and a writing sample. Only applications with complete requirements will be considered. Feel free to include a link to your LinkedIn or any related projects. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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