JOB POSITION As a Grant Writer and Resource Mobilizer, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of a new strategic approach of MasterPeace to build cohesiveness and increase the activities in Asia through fundraising and effective project implementation. You will be a path maker, a pioneer, with the audacious goal of mobilizing resources for joint projects of MasterPeace Clubs within this region. These resources will enable the Clubs to increase their local impact at the grassroots level. The grant writer will be responsible for locating, researching, and applying for potential funding opportunities in order to ensure successful budget operation.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience in the grant writing field and understand the non-profit organisations and environment. This position will be full-time. If you are motivated, hard-working, please do not hesitate to apply. Although applicants with prior experience will be given priority, we also encourage fresh graduates to apply if you think you are highly qualified. We would love to have you on our team!
Job Title: Grant Writer and Resource Mobilizer
Location: Based in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Job Type: Full Time.
Salary: TBD during the interview process.
Work Days : 5 full days per week
Typical duties and responsibilities
- Reaching out to iNGOs, Corporate organizations, Foundations, Embassies, and UN Agencies with social impact ideas and onboarding them on the MasterPeace platform
- Research and identify grants that match the objectives of the organisation
- Develop proposals for matching grants
- Communicate with our partner organisations
- Oversee preparation of grant proposals, conduct a final review, and ensure timely submission
- Write a content for websites, social media and make a stories of a project events
- Develop a strategy, event, campaign and program with a team
- Support administrative, communication , event management and project management when needed
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, partners and donors
- Communicating regularly with the core team in the Netherlands, and seeking innovative fundraising approaches and new social impact ideas which are replicable and scalable from the global Clubs.
- Attending Project meetings and events as and when required.
- Traveling at least once a year to MasterPeace headquarters in the Netherlands.
Required skills and qualifications
- Ability to develop a proposal based on available resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to conduct thorough research and think out of the box
- Have an understanding of non-profit sectors and working environment
- Detail-oriented and ability to multitask Knowledge of current trends
- Ability to work in multicultural environment with global colleagues
- Ability to handle situation and meet deadline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools and other internet applications
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experiences in related field
- Experience working on a research team and securing grants
- Excellent written skills in English and strong attention to detail
- Preferably Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Work, Political Science, Sustainable Development, Development Economics or any other related discipline.
How to Apply:
Please Send Detailed CV, Cover Letter and Writing Sample (optional) to ashwini@masterpeace.org
After a thorough review of the CV and interview followed by, the best candidate will be decided by the Core-team of the organisations.
Deadline: January 20th, 2024.
