Grants Officer (Volunteer) at Reconnect HDI

Job Description
The Grants Officer reports to, and works in close coordination with the Program Coordinator. The daily responsibilities include:

• Undertake research to inform the development of targeted interventions
• Produce a database of international and local donor organizations/partnerships that aligns with the work of Reconnect HDI.
• Support the organization in the design and development of grants.
• Work with the Program Lead to establish, maintain effective relationships and oversee contact with potential and actual donors.
• Work together with team to compile a fundraising plan and budget.
• To undertake additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time and which are relevant to the post.

Person Specification
Essential requirements:

• Demonstrable experience with grants writing, proposal writing and research
• Strong communications (written, oral and presentation) skills
• Good writing, analytical, research and problemâ€solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• A good understanding of budgets
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Previous experience of working within a non-profit setting
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• It is hoped that the successful candidates will start work as soon as possible. He/She will be placed on probation for 3months, after which they will be considered for employment based on their performance.
• Successful candidates will also be provided with monthly transport allowance.