Grants and Fundraising Coordinator Intern

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

WaterAid Tanzania is part of the global WaterAid federation working to improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for everyone, everywhere. The organization collaborates with communities, partners and supporters to create sustainable change and support development goals.

The Grants and Fundraising Coordinator Internship offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in donor engagement, proposal development, grant management and resource mobilization. The successful intern will work closely with WaterAid Tanzania staff while supporting fundraising initiatives and business development activities that contribute to sustainable impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support drafting of concept notes and funding proposals.
• Organize meetings and prepare meeting notes and reports.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programme implementation activities.
• Assist with partner financial request processes.
• Support workshop organization and preparation of official correspondence.
• Track grant reporting deadlines and maintain reporting schedules.
• Support fundraising travel arrangements, including drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs) and advance payment requests.
• Work with different teams to support fundraising and business development initiatives.
• Assist with other duties assigned by the Head of Business Development.
• Promote WaterAid's commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics or another relevant field.
• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with donors, consortium leads and external stakeholders.
• Fundraising experience in the NGO sector is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong research and report-writing skills are an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate and influence across teams.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Daily stipend to support transportation and lunch during workdays.
• One day off for every month worked.
• Practical exposure to grant management and fundraising activities.
• Experience working within an international development organization.
• Learning and professional growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

WaterAid is a global federation with a vision of a world where everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene by 2030. WaterAid Tanzania works alongside communities, partners and stakeholders to help improve lives through sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene solutions.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the employer's official application process by clicking the Apply button on the vacancy announcement.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026 at 18:00 PM Tanzania Time

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.