Grant and proposal writing
Organizational Context
Child Health Advocacy Initiative (CHAI) is a non-profit organization in Nigeria dedicated to improving the health, nutrition, protection, and overall well-being of women, children, and young people. CHAI implements advocacy, awareness, capacity building, and community-based programs. As the organization expands its initiatives, it seeks online volunteers to support its resource mobilization efforts and grant applications, aligning with its mission to enhance the lives of vulnerable communities through education and interventions.
Job Purpose
This role supports Child Health Advocacy Initiative's resource mobilization by researching grant opportunities and developing compelling funding proposals. The online volunteer will contribute to securing financial resources necessary for the organization's mission to improve the health, nutrition, protection, and well-being of women, children, and young people in Nigeria. Key contributions include identifying suitable grants, drafting persuasive proposals aligned with CHAI's objectives, and ensuring timely submissions. This role is crucial for expanding CHAI's reach and impact through advocacy, education, and community-based interventions, ultimately empowering vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
Research and identify potential grant opportunities from various sources, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and program areas. Develop clear, persuasive, and well-structured funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications tailored to specific donor requirements. Collaborate effectively with program teams to gather necessary information for project plans, objectives, and budgets. Review and interpret donor guidelines and requirements meticulously to ensure all application components meet the specified criteria. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all submitted documents and adhere to submission deadlines. Contribute to the overall resource mobilization strategy by providing timely and high-quality grant-related documentation.
Work Experience
While specific years of experience are not detailed, the role requires strong research, writing, editing, and communication skills. Desirable experience includes identifying grant opportunities, interpreting donor requirements, drafting concept notes, and preparing project budgets. Familiarity with nonprofit or development projects is also valuable.
Skills
Key skills include strong research, writing, editing, and communication abilities. The volunteer must be adept at developing clear and persuasive funding proposals. Desirable skills encompass identifying grant opportunities, interpreting donor requirements, drafting concept notes, and preparing project budgets. Essential soft skills include attention to detail, time management, and teamwork. An understanding of nonprofit or development projects is also beneficial.