Grant Writer and Research Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Grant Writer and Research Specialist to join as a fully remote team member in South Africa. You will identify funding opportunities, conduct thorough research, and craft persuasive proposals to support diverse projects.

The role requires excellent written communication, strong research abilities, and a track record of successful grant submissions. Remote collaboration with a national team is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grant writer with successful submissions.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex program information into persuasive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, concise grant proposals including narratives, budgets, and supporting docs.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure proposal alignment with project goals.
• Build relationships with foundation program officers.
• Track grant awards and manage reporting to ensure compliance.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Writing/editing

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Non-profit Management

Tools

Grant databases

Online research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and skilled Grant Writer and Research Specialist to join their organization as a fully remote team member. This critical role involves identifying funding opportunities, conducting thorough research, and crafting compelling grant proposals to secure vital financial support for our client's diverse projects. You will be instrumental in articulating the organization's vision and impact to potential funders, playing a key role in sustainability and growth. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented professional who excels in research and persuasive writing within a remote work setting, contributing from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure proposal alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key foundation program officers.
• Track grant awards and manage reporting requirements to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a grant writer with a track record of successful submissions.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex program information and translate it into compelling proposals.
• Familiarity with grant databases and online research tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to directly contribute to securing funding for impactful charitable initiatives.
• Professional development and access to resources for grant writing best practices.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.