Proposal & Grant Writer at Pruvia Integrated Limited

Position Overview

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Proposal Writer to join our team.
• This job is remote from anywhere, or Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing compelling proposals to secure funding for our various projects and programs.
• This role requires a keen understanding of our mission and goals, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to articulate our vision to potential donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the search for and identification of potential funding opportunities.
• Contribute to verifying the eligibility criteria of each donor applicable to Janikoba Life Touching Foundation before developing and submitting projects and grants.
• Determine with the Janikoba Life Touching Foundation team the number of high-quality proposals or grants to be written per week or month.
• Manage the details of the proposal development process to help ensure all components are vetted,completed, and reviewed before submission.
• Work independently and remotely to write compelling, clear proposal narratives and deliverables
• requiring few edits quickly;
• Create client-ready deliverables with minimal guidance or oversight;
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposal development.
• Ensure that all proposals align with the foundation's mission and strategic objectives.
• Edit and proofread proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and accuracy.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and manage the submission process for proposals.
• Participate in online and/or in-person meetings for the follow-up, evaluation of the collaboration, and or the amendment and validation of project proposals and grants written by the Grant Writer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Project,Management, Political or Social Science, International Relations,Business, Social Work, or any related field
• Proven experience of minimum 5 years as a proposal writer, or grant writer, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong experience and knowledge in business development, fundraising, project management, or local NGO management.
• Knowledge or familiarity with the root causes of poverty and the challenges of development, access to education, health, and human rights protection in Nigeria or Africa;
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with funding sources and grant application processes.
• Be flexible, team-oriented, and collaborative.
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).