Grant Proposal Editing

Organizational Context

Global Welfare Association (GLOWA) is a non-profit organization in Cameroon dedicated to combating human trafficking and its detrimental effects. Operating in the Northwest region, GLOWA focuses on community education, victim support, and advocacy to foster respect for human rights, especially for children and women. The organization seeks to enhance its capacity to secure funding from international donors for its programs supporting survivors, education, and livelihoods.

Job Purpose

This role aims to improve the quality and persuasiveness of grant proposals submitted by the Global Welfare Association (GLOWA) to international foundations and institutional donors. By strengthening the clarity, coherence, structure, and language of proposals, the volunteer will enhance GLOWA's competitiveness in fundraising. This contribution is crucial for the organization's sustainability and growth, enabling it to expand its programs that provide rehabilitation, education, and livelihood support to vulnerable populations and survivors of exploitation in Cameroon.

Responsibilities

The Grant Proposal Editor will review and edit draft project proposals to ensure they meet professional, donor-ready standards. Key duties include enhancing clarity, logical flow, and consistency; refining grammar, language, and tone; and strengthening the alignment between problem statements, objectives, activities, outcomes, and budgets. The editor will also improve executive summaries and impact narratives, ensuring proposals are concise, results-oriented, and adhere to donor guidelines. Additionally, the role involves helping to refine standard proposal language templates for future use, working closely with the Executive Director and resource mobilization focal point to maintain a survivor-centered and rights-based approach.

Work Experience

The role requires experience in editing and strengthening grant proposals for submission to international foundations and institutional donors. While specific years of experience are not detailed, the focus is on the ability to produce clear, coherent, and persuasive proposals that align with donor expectations and organizational goals.

Skills

Key skills include excellent English language proficiency (native level preferred), strong editing and proofreading abilities, and a deep understanding of grant proposal structure and content. The volunteer must be able to ensure clarity, coherence, and logical flow in written documents, and adapt language to meet donor requirements. A commitment to a survivor-centered, rights-based, and ethical approach is also essential.

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