Opportunities

  • Executive Coordinator

    Position Title: Executive Coordinator
    Status: Part-Time, Remote
    Schedule: 20 hours/month (flexible, project-based)
    Compensation: KES 13,000/month (contractor role)
    Employment Type: Ongoing/Regular Engagement

    Position Summary:
    The Executive Coordinator supports the Principal Consultant with operations, scheduling, and cross-project coordination. This role ensures smooth internal workflows and responsive communication across a growing portfolio of nonprofit clients. It is well-suited for professionals with experience in executive support, CRM systems, or project coordination who thrive in a remote environment. This is a fully remote, part-time contractor role with flexible hours and potential for increased scope and compensation as the firm scales.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Manage calendars, logistics, and internal operations

    Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations

    Maintain client timelines, CRM records, and project trackers

    Coordinate onboarding and serve as liaison to stakeholders

    Perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications:

    3+ years in executive support, project coordination, or nonprofit operations

    Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills

    Proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom, WhatsApp, Asana, or Trello

    Familiarity with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Airtable or HubSpot), or grant platforms like Instrumentl is a plus

    Comfortable working independently across time zones in a remote-first environment

    High discretion and adaptability; able to manage competing priorities with care

  • Assistant Grant Writer

    Position Title: Assistant Grant Writer
    Status: Part-Time, Remote
    Schedule: 20 hours/month (flexible, deadline-oriented)
    Compensation: KES 10,000/month (contractor role)
    Employment Type: Ongoing/Regular Engagement

    Position Summary:
    The Assistant Grant Writer drafts, edits, and researches grants that align with client missions. This role is ideal for a values-driven communicator interested in storytelling, funder alignment, and donor communications. This remote role offers scheduling flexibility and the opportunity to grow in nonprofit development, research strategy, and storytelling as the firm expands.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Draft and edit grant proposals, reports, and funder materials

    Research potential funders and align opportunities with client needs

    Track deadlines using internal databases and grant calendars

    Collaborate with client teams and internal colleagues

    Perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications:

    3+ years in writing, research, or admin roles (nonprofit or communications background welcome)

    Strong writing, editing, and synthesis skills

    Proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom, WhatsApp, Asana or Trello

    Familiarity with Instrumentl, GrantStation, Grammarly, or Microsoft Word

    Writing samples or portfolio strongly encouraged

    Able to manage deadlines independently and work across time zones

    Open to candidates with transferrable writing experience from education, journalism, or technical fields

  • Budget Support Assistant

    Position Title: Budget Support Assistant
    Status: Part-Time, Remote
    Schedule: 10 hours/month (flexible with rolling deliverables)
    Compensation: KES 8,500/month (contractor role)
    Employment Type: Ongoing/Regular Engagement

    Position Summary:
    The Budget Support Assistant builds and maintains funder-facing budgets in Excel and Google Sheets. This role supports organizational budgeting, grant readiness, and financial projections. Fully remote and project-flexible, this position offers potential to advance toward more financial strategy or grants management support roles as needs evolve.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Create and update budgets using Google Sheets and Excel

    Format templates to match funder requirements and internal standards

    Maintain version control and ensure financial data accuracy

    Communicate proactively with consultants to ensure aligned updates

    Perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications:

    2+ years in administrative, finance, or operations roles

    Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and file management platforms

    Familiarity with nonprofit cost categories or budget narratives is a plus

    Ability to organize complex data clearly and efficiently

    Strong task ownership and ability to deliver under tight timelines

  • Grounded in Equity, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation.