Fresh Life has announced applications for its Partnerships & Business Development Graduate Trainee Programme 2026, offering recent graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in fundraising, partnership development, grant management, and resource mobilization within the social impact sector.

The graduate trainee position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is designed for ambitious early-career professionals seeking to build expertise in international development while contributing to expanding access to safe sanitation across Africa.

Applications are open until 22 July 2026, although Fresh Life has indicated that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

About Fresh Life

Fresh Life is the founding partner of The Sanergy Collaborative and an award-winning social enterprise focused on transforming urban sanitation in rapidly growing African cities.

Since its establishment in 2011, the organization has worked alongside governments to deliver safe, non-sewered sanitation and waste management services in Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret (Kenya), and Lusaka (Zambia).

Today, Fresh Life serves more than 300,000 urban residents every day, safely removes approximately 20,000 tonnes of sanitation waste annually, and prevents around 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere each year.

The organization employs more than 400 professionals and has received international recognition, including acknowledgment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Fast Company for its innovative social impact initiatives.

Graduate Trainee Role

The Partnerships & Business Development Graduate Trainee will work closely with Fresh Life’s fundraising team to identify funding opportunities, support proposal development, coordinate donor engagement, and strengthen strategic partnerships.

The programme provides graduates with valuable hands-on experience in business development while supporting the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be expected to:

Identify and monitor new funding opportunities and donor trends.
Research potential funding partners and develop partnership opportunities.
Support the preparation of high-quality grant proposals and funding applications.
Develop proposal narratives, budgets, logical frameworks, and theories of change.
Coordinate donor reporting and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Organize and support donor and partner site visits.
Represent the organization during engagements with funders and visitors.
Contribute to business development initiatives and impact reporting.
Collaborate with fundraising, operations, and finance teams throughout the proposal development process.

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Eligibility Requirements

Fresh Life is seeking motivated graduates who meet the following criteria:

A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Community Development, Sanitation, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Graduation completed within the last two years.
Previous internship or volunteer experience in fundraising, proposal writing, business development, or the nonprofit sector is an added advantage.
Excellent written communication and proposal writing skills.
Strong organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
An understanding of international development or the social impact sector.
Knowledge of the sanitation sector is considered an added advantage.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 22 July 2026.

Fresh Life has noted that applications will be reviewed as they are received, meaning the recruitment process may close before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Fresh Life’s official careers page.

Applicants experiencing technical difficulties during the application process can contact the recruitment team via talent@fresh-life.org for assistance.

The graduate trainee programme offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to develop careers in partnerships, fundraising, grant management, business development, and international development while contributing to sustainable sanitation solutions across Africa.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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