Job details
Job type part-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor's (preferred)
Research experience: 1 year (preferred)
Grant writing: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Consultant, grant writer/budget analyst
We are committed to the end of world hunger by 2030 – and focus our contribution in this effort on empowering communities and individuals to drive the solutions that work for them, and by partnering with like-minded groupsThe hunger project takes a comprehensive approach – working with communities to focus on activities that will have a lasting impact on their well-being and potentialIn order to achieve this visionary – yet achievable – goal, we must nurture relationships with supporters to champion our work, and invite others to invest in our impact.
Thp is hiring for a new position on our fundraising team -- a grant writer/budget analyst -- to support the development of grant proposals and accompanying budgets.
Ideal candidate profile
The ideal candidate brings experience in the international development sphere and is comfortable working in partnership with othersSpecifically, we are looking for:
Technical grant expertise: the ideal candidate brings superior knowledge of how to successfully complete effective grant applications, both the narrative and the budget part, and understands how to manage grant budgeting and reporting processes.
Partnership mindset: approaches problems in collaboration with others, always seeking to bring the right perspectives to the table to determine the best approach to the context.
Process orientation: knows how to drive results from scrupulous process design and implementation with persistence and follow-through, and ensures that details of compliance are identified and timely addressed.
Role expectations and responsibilities
This is a part-time consultant position, working remotely from anywhere in the worldThe position (up to 80 hours/month) reports to the director, new business developmentWorking closely with the hunger project’s institutional fundraising team, you will play a pivotal role in the development and submission of grant proposals and budgetsYou will manage the administrative content of proposals, stay informed of changes in funders’ requirements, rules, and regulations, and process contracts and sub awards.
Drafts and leads proposal and budget development to drive toward an annual fundraising goal.
Closely collaborate with country teams worldwide, liaising with program, finance, and management to ensure proposals are in line with the hunger project’s strategic focus and mission; compliant with requirements; and include appropriate costs.
Support financial and narrative reporting.
Qualifications
A minimum of three to five years' experience writing grants and one to three years of budgeting experience.
Excel spreadsheet/google sheets experience required; budget analysis experience preferred.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Spanish or bangla language skills highly preferred.
Strong organization, analysis and attention to detail skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Bachelor's (required).
How to apply
If this profile calls out to you, please send your resume and a tailored, authentic cover letter by april 19 that explains: 1) why you are interested towork with the hunger project; 2) how you have been successful with a similar scope of work in the past; 3) a writing sample that you find relevant for the role; 4) why this particular role is an ideal fit for you; and, 5) your salary expectations.
Job type: part-time
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Research experience: 1 year (preferred)
Grant writing: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
This job is:
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Company's website:
Www.thp.org
Company's facebook page:
Https://www.facebook.com/thehungerproject/
Covid-19 precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Virtual meetings
