Skilled Grants/Proposal Writer

The proposal writer will be expected to undertake the following:-

• The grant writer must gain a complete understanding of the program for which he or she is requesting funding. To do this, the writer will interview key people in the organization, and perform comprehensive research into the project.

• Perform in-depth research into grant-making organizations, including research and analysis of grant-making association's guidelines and strictly adhere to these guidelines.

• Develop a rolling annual calendar of proposals submitted and those anticipated.

• Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of the organization, and use that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all projects and programs for which grants will be sought and to recommend the seeking of grants.

• Compile, write, and edit all grant applications exhibiting strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling.

• Review the budget of a project or program for which funding is sought, including feasibility and make recommendations to better present it to grant-making organizations.

• Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization's preferences and follow exactly each grant-making organization's guidelines.

• As needed or requested by funders, submit progress reports to any grant-making organization that has funded a program

• Assist in maintaining the relations and communications with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material.

• Assist in managing the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.

• Strong editing skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.

• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.

• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.

• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.

• Strong contributor in team environments
Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years experience with grant writing.

• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.

• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.

• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Able to monitor and meet income goals.

Interested persons are required to submit a copy of their resume, at least two written samples of proposals submitted in the past and a track record of those that have been successful. Individuals or upcoming consulting firms offering proposal writing services are invited to apply.

Application should be submitted to kenya@serviceforpeace.org or kenya@globalpeaceconnect.org.