Research and Proposal Officer at WFM 917

Job Summary

• The Research and Proposal Officer is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, conducting research, and developing high-quality proposals to support organizational growth.
• The role involves gathering data, analyzing trends, and producing compelling proposals, reports, and documentation to secure grants, partnerships, and business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market, sector, and donor research to identify funding and partnership opportunities.
• Analyze data and trends to support proposal development and strategic decisions
• Maintain an up-to-date database of prospects, donors, and funding sources

Proposal Development:

• Prepare, write, and submit high-quality proposals, grant applications, and concept notes
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant information for proposals
• Ensure proposals align with organizational goals and donor requirements
• Develop budgets and supporting documents for submissions

Documentation & Reporting:

• Track proposal submissions, deadlines, and outcomes
• Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations for management
• Maintain organized records of all research and proposal activities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with partners, donors, and stakeholders as required
• Support relationship management with funding organizations

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Oversee that we achieve impact.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Experience: 2–5 years experience in research, proposal writing, grant writing, or business development.
• Proven track record of successful proposal submissions is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.