Grant Writing Assistant at

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Bible Translation and Literacy Full time

Bible Translation & Literacy is a Christian organization that was established in 1981 to facilitate Bible translation and sustainable Literacy and language development programmes among small language groups in Kenya and beyond.

Summary


The Grant Writing Assistant is responsible for providing full-life project cycle grant writing support for submissions, including managing timelines and project milestones, collecting information from various sources, editing documents, report writing, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders involved.


Key Responsibilities:
Assisting in developing grant writing proposals for organizational needs.

Researching potential donors/partners such as trusts, embassies, foundations, companies with high net worth individuals, etc., finding a match with partners whose philanthropic or funding criteria match the organization's, or its partners' vision and activities.

Research funding sources, prepare and submit letters of intent and full grant proposals and budgets to secure new donors and renew existing donors.

Gather the necessary information to ensure proposals and reports are comprehensive and compelling.
Assisting in grant reporting to ensure requirements are fulfilled in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Fundraising, Project Management, Grant Writing, Business Development, Development Studies, or Economics and Social Sciences.
Minimum two years of demonstrated experience in developing fundraising strategies and institutional fundraising.

Experience in writing winning fundraising proposals to donors/partners such as trusts, embassies, foundations, and companies with high net worth individuals.

Ability to train staff on report writing.
Previous experience in project management is desirable.

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