Remote Grant Writer & 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

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.