🔔 HIRING: Grant Writer at The CANs – NG

Job Brief

• We are looking to hire a Grant Writer for our foundation arm – Centre for Civic, Citizens’ Welfare and Community Development (CWCD Africa). The organization uses emerging technologies to solve core development problems and promote social change in Africa.

Job Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the program team to identify funding needs and priorities, and to develop project proposals that align with those needs and priorities.
• Write clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals for various funding opportunities, including government grants, foundation grants, and corporate grants.
• Develop program budgets and financial reports to accompany grant proposals.
• Stay current with funding trends and best practices in grant writing.
• Ensure the team is regularly updated with grant status reports.
• Interpret and follow application instructions and sponsor guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with grant making entities, partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing , English, Social Work, Public admin or related field
• 3+ years of experience in writing grants for non profit organizations with a track record of success.
• Proficient with Microsoft office packages(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize competing task

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Compensation will be provided for successful grant writing and receipt, as well as a commission of 3% on all grants acquired.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: doyin@thecans.ng or cwcdafrica@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.