Grant Writer

General Objective

The Grant Writer is responsible for all areas of grant proposal development: identifying needs; identifying funding sources; developing proposals; maintaining grant-related recordkeeping and conducting grant-related research.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Screen and identify funding opportunities for the association’s programs according to their needs
• Review, analyze, and prepare standardized summary brief of the identified calls for projects.

• Draft application forms, concept notes and projects’ proposals following funding agencies’ guidelines.
• Develop and maintain calendar of proposal and reporting deadline dates to ensure all submissions and reporting dates are met on time

• Report information on funding opportunities to the management in a timely manner.
• Determine a concept for proposals by attending meetings and identifying opportunities
• Prepare and develop coherent, organized and compelling grant proposals and assessments
• Apply knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals
• Perform other duties related to content creation as required

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in grant and proposal writing with a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that potentially includes evening and weekend assignments
• Proven track record of winning grant awards
• Previous experience working with an international/national NGO;