Freelance Grants Writer for Global Impact & Development

IIX Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) invites a skilled professional to join its team in Singapore, focusing on grant writing, program management, and research to advance sustainable development and impact investments. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse partners and delivering measurable social outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and a track record in fundraising and advisory assignments within the

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of relevant work experience, and a proven track record of grant writing and program management.
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Communications, English or Writing or the equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with a strong research background.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and professional knowledge in one of IIX’s five priority sectors: energy, agriculture, water, health, and education is preferred.
• Experience in fund‑raising and winning advisory assignments
• Field level development work experience, preferably in Asia and the Pacific.
• Positive and self‑motivated attitude.
• Excellent proficiency working in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Research on national development goals and sustainable development agenda to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Identify sector and development experts, schedule and conduct interviews to validate gaps per sector and more broadly for development.
• Identify entry points for social entrepreneurship to expedite social progress, with particular attention to impoverished areas in need of accelerated economic growth.
• Synthesize data gathered and gap analysis to produce a well written report for wide distribution to ecosystem players.
• Prepare materials (briefing, handouts, agenda etc.) and assist in coordination for a knowledge sharing event for ecosystem players to be held upon completion of the report.

Skills

Grant writing

Program management

Research

Fund-raising

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Communications English or Writing

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) invites a skilled professional to join its team in Singapore, focusing on grant writing, program management, and research to advance sustainable development and impact investments. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse partners and delivering measurable social outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and a track record in fundraising and advisory assignments within the