Specialist, Grant Writing
2 weeks ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is a global not-for-profit organization whose mission is to ensure the development of safe, effective, accessible, preventive HIV vaccines for use throughout the world. Founded in 1996, IAVI works with partners in 25 countries to research, design and develop AIDS vaccine candidates. The organization also conducts policy analysis and serves as an advocate for the AIDS vaccine field. It supports a comprehensive approach to addressing HIV and AIDS that balances the expansion and strengthening of existing HIV prevention and treatment programs with targeted investments in the design and development of new tools to prevent HIV. IAVI is dedicated to ensuring that a future AIDS vaccine will be available and accessible to all who need it. The organization relies on the generous donations of governments, private individuals, corporations and foundations to carry out its mission.
JOB SUMMARY
IAVI is seeking a Specialist, Grant Writing, who will actively support revenue generation in Africa. The Specialist will focus on proposal development, opportunity building, and funder engagement and reporting. The Specialist will support these objectives, working closely with various functions, including Global Affairs (GA), Grants, Contracts, & Compliance (GC&C) and the Operational Excellence (OpEx) teams.Education & Work Experience:Minimum bachelor's in public health, international relations or related degree required.A minimum of 3 years' experience with development writing and proposal development experience in a non-profit setting, including experience in a science or research setting is required.Qualifications & Skills:Experience editing and proofreading documentation to produce quality materials within set timelines while simultaneously managing multiple projects.Attention to detail in a demanding, environment with competing priorities.Knowledge of global public health and donor-funded programming including pharmaceutical management.Ability to quickly research, analyze, and provide synthesized summaries of relevant proposal requirements and information.Experience writing briefs, proposals, notes, reports, agreements, and other documents is required.Demonstrable skill working with donor databases and systems for tracking grant expenditures and uses is desirable.Confident and organised self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, take initiative and is able to respond rapidly and effectively to new tasks and opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support in Proposal Development processSupport in screening of opportunities and ensuring those identified are brought to the attention of the Africa Management Team (AMT) and pursued in a timely manner.Manage an up-to-date list of current and future opportunities that might be issued by donors relevant to the IAVI program in Africa.In consultation with other IAVI teams', co-ordinate proposal development across the Africa program including coordination of team meetings, scoping, and visioning workshops.Support non-technical sections and proposal components, ultimately ensuring high quality proposals are submitted on time.Contribute to development of guidance tools, templates, and training to improve management of grants.Opportunity Building SupportAssist in developing materials (including proposals, reports, briefings, donor profiles, and other fundraising materials) in support of building and creating opportunities to support the sustainability of IAVI Africa and its programs.Support donor relationship cultivation and stewardship through drafting letters, donor newsletters, notes, and emails.Maintain IAVI's Customer Relationship Management platform for key Africa funders.Funder Engagement and ReportingProvide support in reviewing, communicating, and ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements throughout project implementation.Responsible for compiling timely information for external funder reports and internal reports which includes formatting content into appropriate templates and drafting and editing narrative content.Proactively engage with other departments to document adherence to all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements stipulated in grants.Assist in the preparation of briefings, Committee and Board presentations, and other events related to donors, prospects, and the Board of Directors.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Programme management, Project management, Reporting, Fund management, Communication
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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