Fundraising Intern at Synnefa

About the Role

Synnefa Green Limited is a Nairobi-based agri-tech company making complex farming simple through smart solar dryers, smart greenhouses, and our FarmCloud SaaS platform. We work with cooperatives, county governments, NGOs, and agro-processors across Kenya.

We're looking for a Fundraising Intern to join our Grants & Partnerships team. This role is central to keeping our funding pipeline alive — from spotting new opportunities to helping tell Synnefa's impact story to funders. You'll get hands-on exposure to proposal writing, donor reporting, and funder engagement, working closely with our Grants & Partnerships Lead and across marketing and tech teams.

What You'll Do


Search for and track funding opportunities — scanning calls for proposals, grants, and funder pipelines that fit Synnefa's mission, and maintaining a live opportunities tracker
Draft and assemble funding applications, including concept notes and full proposals, for review by the Grants & Partnerships Lead — using AI tools to learn and apply global best practice in proposal structuring and submission
Support donor reporting — helping prepare reports, evidence packages, and compliance documentation
Help plan and execute funder visits, designing site experiences that bring Synnefa's mission and founding story to life
Collaborate with the marketing team to create funder-facing impact content
Work with the tech team to support funder pitch calls and brainstorm fundable ideas
Help create a funder newsletter to keep partners updated on Synnefa's progress


What We're Looking For


A recent graduate (within the last year) in Development Studies, Economics, Agribusiness, Communications, Public Policy, Business, or a related field
0 - 1 years of experience; exposure to grant writing, donor reporting, research, or fundraising through coursework, volunteering, or internship is a plus
Strong written English and comfort working with data and indicators
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and slide design
Organised, deadline-driven, and willing to travel to project sites and events
Preferred background in agritech, climate, development, or social enterprise