Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 20, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) is an indigenous Pan-African hands-on non-governmental animal welfare organization registered in Kenya, and is dedicated to promoting animal welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation. The organization is seeking to employ a qualified Grant Writer/ Development Manager.

Job Purpose
We are looking for a proven and passionate writer who will write clear, organized and compelling concept notes and proposals. You will apply your knowledge and experience of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals. You will collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders.
The success in this role is dependent on the position holder possessing excellent research skills, ability to write well, have proficient knowledge of fundraising methods and be committed to ANAW’s mission. The candidate must be deadline-driven, team player and with outstanding multitasking abilities.

Primary Responsibilities
• Responsible for researching and developing a portfolio of donors.
• Identifying grant funding opportunities.
• Collect inputs from relevant teams and synthesizes technical information to concept notes and proposals.
• Responsible for identifying, planning, writing, preparing and presenting grant proposals and accompanying materials (including budgets and timelines), as well as completing appropriate follow-through and stewardship for multiple grants.
• Manages the proposal development and submission process; writing and preparing grant proposals and other well-written, compelling and consistent documents that meet strategic direction and funding needs of ANAW while aligning/compliant with specific donor requirements.
• Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Natural Resources, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication, or a related field; a Masters degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3+ years of grant writing experience, specifically in the design and proposal writing of development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in successful grant applications particularly institutions and foundations.
• Experience developing budgets and outcomes/deliverables.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment and strategic decision-making. • Willing to share 2-3 writing samples that demonstrate ability to write concise and well-structured prose.
• Proficiency in computer packages especially with Ms Word, outlook and Excel and other related packages.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to respect of ANAW and donor procedures and policies.
• High degree of integrity, dependability, and confidentiality.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
If you are up to the challenge and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us through;
The Recruitment Committee, Email: recruitment@anaw.org, clearly indicating achievements and attributes.
Your CV and cover letter should reach us on or before 24th September 2021. We are an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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