Remote Grant Writer & Development Officer – Conservation

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading environmental nonprofit in Pietermaritzburg to hire a Remote Grant Writer & Development Officer. The role focuses on identifying grant opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and building relationships with foundations to sustain conservation projects across KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in grant writing, demonstrated success securing funding, and strong writing/editing skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Grant Writer or Development Officer in the non-profit sector.
Demonstrated success in securing grant funding, with a portfolio of successful proposals.

Responsibilities

Identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Write persuasive grant proposals, applications, and reports aligned with mission and funding requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and contacts.
Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals.
Manage grant submission process and deadlines.
Track funding status, reporting requirements, and outcomes.
Assist in fundraising strategy development.
Maintain a database of grant opportunities and awarded grants.
Stay informed about best practices in grant writing and fundraising.
Communicate grant activities and outcomes with stakeholders.