Division: General Counsel and External Relations
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 31 January 2024
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grant Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will possess the following key traits:
* Initiative-Driven: Proven ability to take initiative, providing valuable recommendations and suggesting alternative approaches to enhance grant proposals.
* Data-Driven: Strong understanding of the relevance of data, utilizing historical and future data to substantiate proposals and outcomes effectively.
* Writing Skills: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives, adapting style to match the specific requirements of each grant application.
* Process-Oriented: Demonstrated capability to navigate complex grant processes, leveraging institutional memory to create effective and duplicable systems.
* Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail, recognizing its critical role in the competitive world of grant proposals and resource allocation.
* Relationship-Building Skills: Ability to build lasting relationships with grantors, aligning submissions with grantor goals to enhance success rates.
* Evocative Writing: Proficiency in crafting evocative narratives that convey the importance and urgency of the issues addressed in grant applications.
* Storytelling Skills: Adept at creating engaging narratives in grant proposals, ensuring a compelling story that resonates with reviewers.
* Understanding of Impact: Strong comprehension of impact-focused grant writing, connecting community needs with proposed activities and measurable outcomes.
If you embody these traits and are passionate about making a positive impact through grant writing, we encourage you to apply. Your role will be instrumental in shaping our organisation's success in securing vital funding.
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