Grants writer

The Grants Writer will have to:

• Identify grants and development opportunities for the Center
• Create a calendar or spreadsheet of deadlines
• Write donor appeals and acknowledgment letters
• Write, submit and manage grant proposals
• Create partnerships with local and foreign organizations in order to collaborate on projects based on the center’s research focuses
• Display adherence to the organization’s mission
• Organize capacity building trainings and educational workshops for NCC staff and AUB in general

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s in a relevant field
• 2 -3 years of experience in working with local Governing bodies and communities or in an NGO
• Knowledge of the Lebanese context and development processes and institutions
• Knowledge in the environmental and development sector
• Knowledge of donors and agencies such as USAID, EU, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team player, able to work under minimal supervision
• Very good writing skills
• Great organizational skills
• Knowledge of academic setting is a plus
• Able to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Fluency in English. French and Arabic are assets