Grant Writer at ABNM HR Staffing Solutions Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Grant Writer provides a critical component for non-profits who provide all manner of Service to Society, responsible for finding funding opportunities for an organization and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. While the role of a Grant Writer is an essential component for the smooth functioning of almost all non-profit agencies even though its impact to the outside observer is subtle and hidden. A Grant Writer is unique among Human Services workers in that they can plug into virtually any non-profit agency or industry that pursues grant money, bringing their skills to almost any scenario and making a huge impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Write grants based on corporate guidelines and priorities.
• Search potential funding organizations and identify possible grants opportunities.
• Work with grant team to complete assigned tasks within the deadlines.
• Organize regular grant meetings to discuss about updates, issues, and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing budget for grant application.
• Write grant proposals and ensure error-free grant submission.
• Maintain grant application database for future reference purposes
• Prepare grant application, proposals, correspondence, and other documents for new and existing funders.
• Monitor and track submitted, pending and on-going proposals
• Write compelling, effective, and well-written grant proposals
• Interact with funding organizations regarding status of grant application
• Build positive relationship with existing and potential funding sources.
• Write sponsorship packages
• Identify new funding opportunities.
• Review budget proposals with the management or team leaders.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Grant writer must have excellent written and communication skills.
• Top-shelf research skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of both the agency in need of funding and the organization that is offering the grant money.
• Great organizational skills.
• Must be able to understand and execute complex instructions and outstanding computer skills.
• The ability to persuade, to weave a clear and compelling narrative.
• To structure and edit text and to be empathic to researchers.
•  Must understand the funding landscape, individual sponsor requirements, and how to transform a research idea in a project.
• Must have 6 years’ experience in Grant writing.
• Must have written over 30 to 40 grants with 80 percent award results.
• Bachelor’s degree is English, Journalism, Communications or Marketing. Additional advanced degree may also be required.
• Candidates must reside in Abuja.
• Must pass background check which includes providing 3Guarantors and 3Referees