Girl Engineer
Grant Writer Specialist (Volunteer)
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About Girl Engineer
Girl Engineer is a registered nonprofit organization in Malawi under the Trustees Incorporation Act and the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA). As we strengthen our funding base and expand our programs, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Grants Specialist to support grant research, proposal development, and resource mobilization for our projects supporting girls, young women, and underserved communities.
This is a volunteer, remote-friendly opportunity.
Reports to: Director of Grants and Development Partnership
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities, foundations, corporate funders, and institutional donors aligned with Girl Engineer's programs.
- Monitor funding opportunities, application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and donor priorities.
- Maintain and regularly update a grants and funding opportunity pipeline.
- Review donor guidelines and assess funding opportunities for organizational fit.
- Support the development of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
- Support the development of compelling case statements, project narratives, and organizational profiles.
- Conduct research on prospective partners and funders to support long-term relationship building.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Grants and Partnership Development and contribute to a professional, ethical, and mission-driven working environment.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor's degree or MSc in Development Studies, International Development, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience or strong knowledge of grant research, proposal writing, fundraising, or resource mobilization.
- Ability to understand donor guidelines and translate project ideas into compelling funding proposals.
- Ability to work independently in a remote and multicultural environment.
- Previous nonprofit, NGO, development, or fundraising experience is an advantage.
- Candidates from Canada, US States, UK, Australia are highly considered.
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What You Gain
- International Volunteer Certificate recognizing your contribution to Girl Engineer.
- Practical experience in international nonprofit grant development and resource mobilization.
- Professional networking and experience working with an emerging African nonprofit organization.
- Potential future paid engagement or recruitment, subject to organizational funding and availability of suitable positions.
Opportunity
- Potential opportunity to visit Malawi, meet the girls and communities we serve, and experience the impact of your contribution firsthand.
Only Applicants from Canada, Europe, and USA are eligible to apply.
Email: careers@girlengineer.org
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