Proposal Writing Assistant

Position Summary: To provide assistance to the Proposal writing coordinator in identifying donor resources, raising funds & writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability.  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES  Compile & maintain a database of international and local donor organizations. Regularly monitor donor websites, identify & inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization. Assist the proposal writing coordinator in writing concept notes, project ideas & project proposals & ensure their timely submission. Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization. Assist the coordinator in developing business plans to generate income from various sources. Undertake online research and build contracts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization. Maintain relationships with existing donors & respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization. Provide assistance in organizing fundraising events for the organization. Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization   REQUIREMENTS  Writing skills: Good command of languages. Punctuation & grammar count, ability to write clearly & transform complex ideas down into simple explanations. Creativity: Ability to understand the audience & creatively explain ideas in an appealing method. Time Management: Meet deadlines & short notices. Being able to write with time in mind is key. The ability to work on different projects at a time (multitasking).