• Application Deadline:
• Position: Proposal & Grant Writer


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Position Overview

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Proposal Writer to join our team.


• This job is remote from anywhere, or Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria


• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing compelling proposals to secure funding for our various projects and programs.


• This role requires a keen understanding of our mission and goals, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to articulate our vision to potential donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the search for and identification of potential funding opportunities.


• Contribute to verifying the eligibility criteria of each donor applicable to Janikoba Life Touching Foundation before developing and submitting projects and grants.


• Determine with the Janikoba Life Touching Foundation team the number of high-quality proposals or grants to be written per week or month.


• Manage the details of the proposal development process to help ensure all components are vetted,completed, and reviewed before submission.


• Work independently and remotely to write compelling, clear proposal narratives and deliverables


• requiring few edits quickly;


• Create client-ready deliverables with minimal guidance or oversight;


• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposal development.


• Ensure that all proposals align with the foundation's mission and strategic objectives.


• Edit and proofread proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and accuracy.


• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and manage the submission process for proposals.


• Participate in online and/or in-person meetings for the follow-up, evaluation of the collaboration, and or the amendment and validation of project proposals and grants written by the Grant Writer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Project,Management, Political or Social Science, International Relations,Business, Social Work, or any related field


• Proven experience of minimum 5 years as a proposal writer, or grant writer, preferably in the non-profit sector.


• Strong experience and knowledge in business development, fundraising, project management, or local NGO management.


• Knowledge or familiarity with the root causes of poverty and the challenges of development, access to education, health, and human rights protection in Nigeria or Africa;


• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.


• Strong research and analytical abilities.


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.


• Familiarity with funding sources and grant application processes.


• Be flexible, team-oriented, and collaborative.


• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.


• Fluency in English (spoken and written).