Grant Development Specialist – Empowering Women and Children
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:14 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271247Posted on:31 Jul 2026
Overview
Twelve-week online volunteer assignment strengthening a Cameroonian nonprofit's funding pipeline for women's economic empowerment and child education by researching donors, drafting proposals and concept notes, and completing grant applications.
Languages
Required: English
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Research international foundations, corporate donors and bilateral grant opportunities
- Assess donor alignment with women's empowerment and child-education programmes
- Draft persuasive grant proposals tailored to donor requirements
- Develop concept notes with project frameworks, budgets and measurable outcomes
- Complete application forms accurately against donor guidance
- Collaborate remotely with organisational leadership to reflect community priorities
Requirements
- Proven successful grant-application or concept-note development experience
- Professional English writing and editing skills
- Strong donor-research capability
- Understanding of gender equality and inclusive education frameworks
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
Skills
Grant writingDonor researchConcept note developmentFundraising strategyProposal editingGender analysisInclusive educationBudget narrativesDeadline management
Tools
Donor databases
Additional info
Not available