Grants Writer at Impact HER Africa

Job Brief

We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our team and lead our efforts in securing funding to help our organization operate throughout the year. A grant writer’s responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding and working with our leadership team to ensure we have enough capital each year.

Description:

• Writing program funding proposals and grants to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services to beneficiaries.
• Conducting research based on new concepts the organization is working on
• Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Developing a budget and operating plan for the organization’s programs.
• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
• Collaborating with the human resources lead to ensure goals are met in areas including quality of work, and team member performance.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Writing accurate and timely program reports based on stakeholders’ expectations throughout its life cycle
• Meeting with stakeholders for ease of communication and transparency regarding projects and decisions on services.
• Carrying out other related tasks assigned by the management

Requirements

• At least 2 years in a similar role
• Strong writing and research skills
• Strong PowerPoint and design skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects accurately and critically as well as strong follow-through skills
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written mediums
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data