Grant and Proposal Development Support
Organizational Context
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, committed to a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Eswatini Country Office supports national efforts in advancing sexual and reproductive health rights, adolescent and youth empowerment, gender equality, and population data. Operating within the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the UNFPA 8th Country Programme (2026-2030), the office addresses high rates of teenage pregnancy, GBV, and limited access to youth-friendly SRH services.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UNFPA Eswatini Country Office in its mission to advance sexual and reproductive health rights, youth empowerment, and gender equality. The assignment focuses on strengthening resource mobilization and strategic partnerships to scale up critical SRHR and GBV prevention programs. The Online Volunteer will contribute to drafting funding proposals, designing logical frameworks, and integrating country-specific data into persuasive investment rationales. By enhancing proposal quality and supporting donor intelligence, the volunteer will directly facilitate increased support for national development priorities and SDG targets, particularly in addressing the challenges of teenage pregnancy and GBV in Eswatini.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will support the UNFPA Eswatini Country Office in grant and proposal development, donor intelligence, and strategic communications. Key responsibilities include drafting funding proposals and concept notes for various donors, formulating logical frameworks and Theories of Change aligned with donor criteria, and synthesizing Eswatini-specific data on adolescent pregnancy, GBV, and youth health access into compelling investment rationales. The role also involves providing editorial support and quality assurance for proposal materials. Additionally, the volunteer will conduct quarterly donor mapping, analyze ODA trends to identify financing opportunities, and verify strategic alignment of proposals with national and UN frameworks. The position will also involve designing donor pitch decks and ensuring the quality of donor reporting packages.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in grant writing, technical proposal formulation, institutional resource mobilization, or donor relations management is required. Experience in SRHR, youth development, gender equality, or demographic data infrastructure is highly valued. Prior collaboration with UN agencies, multilateral institutions, or international NGOs is a strong asset.
Skills
Required skills include strong technical writing abilities for persuasive text using international development terminology, competency in constructing Results-Based Management (RBM) frameworks, logical models, and indicators. Excellent organizational skills for independent work, adherence to strict deadlines, and cross-cultural collaboration are essential. Expertise in communication, advocacy, public information, community development, and gender/women's rights is also relevant.