Partnerships and Grants Coordinator at Synced Cancer Initiative

Role Description

• The Partnerships and Grants Coordinator is a full-time remote role responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with local and international partners including secondary schools, donors, and funders. Day-to-day tasks include researching funding opportunities, coordinating outreach to potential partners, and maintaining a pipeline of prospective collaborations and grants. The coordinator will lead and support grant proposal development, including gathering program data, drafting and refining proposals, preparing budgets in collaboration with relevant staff, and ensuring timely submission of applications and reports. This role will also track grant requirements, monitor compliance with donor conditions, and help align funded activities with SyncedCancer’s mission and program priorities. The coordinator will work closely with program teams to understand impact metrics, document results, and communicate these effectively to partners and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and regular updates.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Grant Administration skills, including experience tracking grant requirements, managing deadlines, and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build partnerships, and present complex information clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret data, assess funding opportunities, and align grants with organizational priorities and impact goals.
• Candidates should possess proven Proposal Writing skills, including drafting, editing, and tailoring compelling narratives and budgets for different funders.
• Candidates should possess Program Management skills, with experience coordinating activities, tracking progress, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant experience in nonprofit, public health, or development sectors, especially in cancer or broader healthcare initiatives, is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote, fast-paced environment are important.
• A bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, communications, development studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is preferred.
• Familiarity with grant-making institutions, philanthropy, or international development funding landscapes is an advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in any field; health sciences, public health, education or social sciences is an advantage.
• Proven grant or proposal writing experience; a funded proposal is a strong advantage.
• Excellent written English and strong research skills.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable engaging students and school leaders.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and logistics.
• Based in or able to travel within Ibadan and Oyo State for school visits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Passion for cancer awareness and community health.