Senior Grant Writer
Senior Grant Writer
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07-06-2024
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About the Company
Founded in 2011 Solid Africa is dedicated to addressing nutrition insecurity in public hospitals. With a vision of universal access to adequate and appropriate nutrition Solid Africa champions an endtoend patient feeding program which currently delivers tailored meals three times daily to over 1500 patients across six district hospitals in and around Kigali. Our approach encompasses the entire value chain from sourcing and farming ingredients to preparing and delivering meals. As we expand our efforts also include promoting sustainable agriculture and implementing nutrition education campaigns. To ensure longterm sustainability we have initiated a commercial arm to generate revenue to support our operations.
About the role
The Senior Grant Writer will be responsible for researching drafting and submitting grant proposals to foundations government agencies and other funding organizations. This role involves working closely with program staff to understand the funding needs and develop compelling proposals that align with our mission and goals. As a key member of the fundraising team the Senior Grant Writer will contribute to a diversified fundraising strategy aimed at securing financial support both locally and internationally. This includes collaborating with colleagues to identify and pursue new funding opportunities participating in strategic planning sessions and helping to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders across different regions.
Responsibilities;
- Grant Writing: Develop and write grant proposals to secure funding for Solid Africas programs and initiatives. Ensure proposals are wellwritten compelling and aligned with both the organization s mission and funder requirements.
- Research: Identify potential grant opportunities by researching foundations government agencies and other funding sources. Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant writing and funding.
- Collaboration: Work closely with program staff to gather information needed for proposals. Collaborate with the finance team to develop project budgets.
- Grant Management: Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines submissions and reporting requirements. Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with current and potential funders. Attend meetings webinars and networking events to engage with funders and stay updated on funding opportunities.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit grant reports as required by funders. Track grant performance and outcomes and ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior grant writers and development staff. Share best practices and help build grant writing capacity within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Nonprofit Management or a related field. A Master s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 710 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record of securing funding from foundations government agencies and other sources.
- Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to develop and manage project budgets.
- Knowledge of grant management processes and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for Solid Africa s mission and a commitment to making a positive impact.
- Experience with grant management software or database systems.
- Knowledge of healthcare nutrition agriculture and education sectors.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff.
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Full Time
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