Grants Officer / Proposal Writer

ABOUT PIN SK

People in Need Slovakia (PIN SK) was established in 1999. Since then, we have been operating in 27 countries, combating poverty and helping people live in dignity. PIN SK provides humanitarian aid in critical regions around the world to support people in crises and helps individuals overcome challenging circumstances, so they can get back on their feet. The first humanitarian intervention of PIN SK in Lebanon started back in 2006 and intensified after the outbreak of the Syrian refugee crisis. Since then, we have been managing multiple projects focused on livelihoods, shelter and education for vulnerable communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

People in Need Slovakia is looking for a motivated ‘Grants Officer/Proposal Writer’ candidate to join the field team in Tripoli, Lebanon. The position will actively contribute to PIN SK expansion in Lebanon. The position will work closely with the project manager and the local partner ‘SEED’.

The Grants Officer/Proposal Writer will oversee end-to-end proposal writing and implementation, from concept note, proposal/budget development, to grant implementation, to interim and final reporting (if required). This will include writing significant proposal sections in collaboration with field and HQ teams, ensuring appropriate technical and country input, ensuring all required annexes are completed, and managing the review and revision process. In addition, the Grants Officer/Proposal Writer will advise on all compliance requirements.

DESCRIPTION

Contract duration: 07/2021 – 04/2022 (35 working hours per week / ca. 4 days a week) with a potential extension.

Work place: Tripoli, Lebanon

Payment: 5 USD/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay informed and gather information on funding opportunities which match PIN SK goals and objectives (in the livelihood and education sectors)

• Monitor donor announcements, provide regular inputs regarding development opportunities, ensuring the team is fully aware of all opportunities and proposals, studying requests for proposal, attending strategy meetings (online)

• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review and approval

• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions, identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals

• Develops proposals (project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget ad evaluation)

• Write projects sections, including backgrounds, executive summaries, past projects etc.

• Review/rewrite proposal inputs and coordinate with teams to ensure accuracy

• Edit proposals and related documents for completeness and compliance with editorial standards and for proposal formatting/composition

• Identify, coordinate and ensure the timely completion of all activities needed for successful proposal generation

• Represent PIN SK in donor communication when requested

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Background or proven experience of minimum 2 years in grant management procedures (budget planning, project proposal writing, logical framework etc)

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

• Be a team player

• Strong project planning and analytical skills

• High work ethic and commitment to professional development

• Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable to the needs of organisation

WE OFFER

• Professional development

• A rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience

• Creative environment and self-realisation

• The chance to be part of an international team of supportive and value-driven people