Senior Fundraising Consultant, Africa

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs. 

Africa Region
In Africa, the Alliance works to advance a just and inclusive energy transition by combining philanthropic, public, and private capital to unlock renewable energy access, drive productive use of energy (PUE), and modernize power grids. Through partnerships with governments, utilities, and private sector actors, the Alliance supports catalytic initiatives such as Mission 300, alongside programs to unlock economic opportunity.

The Africa team also  collaborates closely with development partners and innovators to design blended-finance solutions that de-risk early pilots and mobilize investment at scale. By fostering alliances among funders, investors, and practitioners, the Alliance aims to deliver people-centered energy solutions, strengthen local economies, and accelerate progress toward universal energy access.

In 2025, the Alliance launched a dedicated Philanthropy and External Relations Division to expand and diversify its funding base, with Africa positioned as a priority region for philanthropic and sovereign engagement, given the growing interest from an ecosystem of foundations, family offices, and impact investors committed to climate action and economic opportunity.

Objective
The Fundraising Consultant for Africa will lead efforts to mobilize philanthropic and sovereign capital for GEAPP's Africa portfolio. This includes prospecting and cultivating relationships with the regional leads of global foundations, regional philanthropies, sovereign donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and impact investors. The consultant will design relevant engagement strategies and secure funding for catalytic initiatives that advance clean energy access, productive use of energy (PUE), and grid modernization across Africa.

Scope of Work

Fundraising Strategy & Global Alignment

• Work with the Alliance team to develop and execute an Africa-focused fundraising strategy aligned with GEAPP's global fundraising priorities.
• Prospect and engage global and regional funders across philanthropy and sovereign donors, leveraging networks to secure multi-million-dollar commitments.
• Coordinate with GEAPP's global Partnerships team to ensure Africa opportunities are integrated into global donor pipelines.
• Support reporting on fundraising progress on key initiatives such as Mission 300 and coordination with key partners on fundraising.

Donor Engagement

• Support the Alliance team with building trust-based relationships with Africa-focused funders and corporates.
• Develop tailored proposals and pitches for philanthropy, corporate and sovereign funding streams.
• Develop tailored impact stories as fundraising collateral based on the Alliance's work in Africa in collaboration with the communications team

Analytics & Pipeline Development

• Maintain a live database of global and regional donors and corporates engaged in GEAPP Africa's focus areas
• Track trends in philanthropy and sovereign funding to inform strategy.
• Use CRM tools for pipeline management and revenue forecasting.

Key Deliverables

• A comprehensive 3-year fundraising strategy tailored to GEAPP's Africa portfolio, aligned with global priorities and donor trends.
• A detailed mapping of philanthropic, sovereign, and corporate funders active in Africa's clean energy, PUE, and grid modernization space.
• A targeted engagement plan for at least 10 priority funders, including tailored approaches for outreach, relationship-building, and stewardship.
• At least 5 new funder relationships initiated or deepened, with clear documentation of engagement outcomes and next steps.
• Development of 2–3 customized proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for catalytic initiatives in Africa. Creation of impact stories and donor-facing materials in collaboration with the communications team.
• A live donor pipeline integrated into GEAPP's CRM system, with monthly updates and revenue forecasting.
• Monthly progress reports summarizing outreach activities, donor feedback, and funding prospects.
• Final consultancy report with recommendations for sustained fundraising success in Africa.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years in fundraising especially into African initiatives and organizations, with proven success in philanthropy and sovereign donor engagement.
• Track record of at least $10M+ annually
• Strong relationships with African and global funders, including sovereign donors, corporates and philanthropic institutions.
• Strategic fundraising, proposal development, cultural competency, and donor stewardship.
• English, additional fluency in an additional European language and/or Arabic preferred.
• Extensive travel across Africa and internationally.

Duration & Location of the assignment
The duration of the consultancy is six (6) calendar months. All deliverables shall be prepared, submitted, and approved within the contract duration. The consultant should be available to commence the assignment in December 2025.This is a hybrid position and attendance within the Nairobi office will be necessary. 

Reporting Lines
The consultant will report to GEAPP's Vice President, Africa and collaborate closely with the Fundraising team.

Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• a technical and financial proposal
• a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements in similar assignments

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

Global Energy Alliance is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.