Grant Writer & Officer

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs prospect research on potential funding opportunities.
• Conducts a full range of activities required to prepare (including writing concepts notes and the proposal itself), submit, and manage grant proposals on a timely manner to different sources of funding parties.
• Develops and prepares documents requested by prospective funders in relationship with the prospective grants, including but not limited to: Logic Framework, M&E Plan, Timelines, Narratives, Specific Plans, accurately filling Forms, Methodologies, etc…
• Works on developing grants budget proposals in collaboration with finance team.
• Complies with all grant reporting as required by funders for existing funded projects or expected projects.
• Maintains records in hard copies and in computer database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in creative writing or related field.
• 3-5 years of grant writing experience for NGOs, preferably writing grants for parties like: USAID, UKAID, EU, UNICEF, UNDP, Embassies, Etc.  
• Proficient in English Language – French is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.