Assist with writing grant proposal for funding opportunity

Southern Africa Embrace FoundationHome-basedRemote
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:24 Jul 2026Job ID:1784888021270671Posted on:10 Jul 2026
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Overview

The online volunteers will support Southern Africa Embrace Foundation by researching an identified funding opportunity and drafting a complete grant proposal using organisational information provided by the team.

Languages

Required: English

Job Functions

  1. Fundraising, Grants and Donor Relations
  2. Research, Science and Academia

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with organisational programmes
  • Draft one complete grant proposal for an identified funding opportunity
  • Use organisational information provided by SAEF to prepare the proposal
  • Join bi-weekly check-ins with the organisation team
  • Synthesize information into a persuasive proposal narrative
  • Submit the draft grant proposal by the agreed deadline

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree
  • Two years of demonstrated experience in grant writing or proposal development
  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Ability to synthesize information into persuasive narratives
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office

Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentResearchPersuasive WritingInformation SynthesisDeadline Management

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Additional info

  • Online volunteer assignment via UNV
  • Online volunteers must be available for bi-weekly check-ins