Expert Grant Writer

Initial

engagement: Part-time, with potential to transition to full-time.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced grant writer

who can develop compelling, evidence-based grant narratives for institutional

donors, foundations, and international organizations. The successful candidate

will translate program ideas and technical information into clear, persuasive

funding proposals and complete grant application forms accurately. The role

covers opportunity assessment, proposal development, application quality

control, and submission coordination, working closely with leadership, program

teams, and finance staff.

Key Responsibilities

·

Research funding opportunities

and assess donor priorities, eligibility criteria, geographic scope, funding

limits, and deadlines; recommend opportunities that fit the organization’s

mission and capacity.

·

Write and refine concept notes,

letters of inquiry, full proposals, executive summaries, and supporting

narratives tailored to each donor’s requirements and evaluation criteria.

·

Present a clear case for

support, connecting the problem and evidence of need with the proposed

approach, target beneficiaries, expected results, organizational capability,

and sustainability.

·

Complete grant forms, questionnaires,

and online application portals accurately and thoroughly; follow instructions,

answer every applicable question, and meet word and character limits.

·

Gather and verify

organizational details, registration information, project data, and supporting

documents; check consistency across narratives, forms, budgets, and

attachments.

·

Work with program and

monitoring and evaluation teams to develop objectives, activities,

implementation plans, indicators, results frameworks, and risk mitigation

measures.

·

Coordinate with finance staff

to align proposal budgets, budget narratives, cost assumptions, and funding

requests with the proposed activities and donor rules.

·

Manage proposal timelines,

document versions, review cycles, and approvals; maintain a checklist of

required forms, attachments, signatures, and submission steps.

·

Proofread and review

applications for completeness, clarity, accuracy, and compliance; resolve gaps

before submission and submit only after the required internal approvals.

·

Maintain a grant pipeline and

application records, retain submission confirmations, respond to donor

clarification requests, and use feedback to improve future proposals.

·

Build reusable proposal content

and organizational profiles while tailoring each application; protect

confidential information and use only verified claims and authorized materials.

Required Qualifications

·

At least five years of grant

writing or proposal development experience, or an equivalent record of

substantial relevant work, including applications to institutional donors or

international organizations.

·

Demonstrated ability to write

compelling grant narratives in excellent English and convert complex program

information into clear, persuasive proposals.

·

Proven accuracy in completing

grant application forms and online portals, interpreting detailed instructions,

and organizing required supporting documentation.

·

Strong research, editing,

financial and numerical literacy, and attention to detail; ability to identify

inconsistencies between proposal narratives, budgets, and application

responses.

·

Working knowledge of project

design, measurable outcomes, monitoring and evaluation, proposal budgets, and

donor application requirements.

·

Proficiency in Microsoft Word,

Excel, PDF forms, online application portals, and collaborative document tools.

·

Ability to work independently,

manage competing deadlines, obtain input from multiple contributors, and

communicate missing information or delivery risks promptly.

Preferred Experience

·

A portfolio of funded proposals

or proposals that advanced through competitive reviews, with a clear

explanation of the applicant’s contribution.

·

Experience in nonprofit,

humanitarian, or international development settings and with foundations, UN

agencies, bilateral donors, or other international funding institutions.

·

Experience with donor

due-diligence questionnaires, partnership applications, grant reporting, or

grant tracking systems.

Part Time Arrangement and Growth Potential

The role will initially be part-time.

Working hours, availability, workload, and compensation will be agreed before

the engagement begins, with flexibility to accommodate application deadlines

and scheduled reviews. The position may transition to full-time based on

performance, workload, funding availability, and organizational needs. Any

transition will be mutually agreed; full-time employment is not guaranteed.

Measures of Success

Success will be assessed through the

quality and donor alignment of proposals, accuracy and completeness of

application forms, adherence to deadlines, effective coordination of inputs,

and clear grant pipeline records. Funding results and donor feedback will also

inform performance reviews, recognizing that award decisions depend on donor

priorities and competition.

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide a CV, two or

three relevant writing samples or redacted proposal excerpts, a brief

description of their role in each submission and any known outcomes, and their

part-time availability and proposed hourly or project rate. Samples must be

shared with permission and exclude confidential donor or beneficiary

information.

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