Grant Writer [Contract-Based]

Scope of Work

The contractor will:

Grants Prospecting and Reporting System

• Support and utilize established organizational systems to track grant prospecting, active pipelines, and upcoming reporting schedules.  
• Maintain accurate system records to track proposal status, submission schedules, and compliance deadlines.  

Proposal and Report Drafting

• Draft, edit, and refine high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports tailored specifically to funder guidelines and CorpsAfrica's strategic priorities.  
• Translate complex program impact and field data into clear, compelling, donor-ready narratives.  
• Ensure all tailored content meets strict funder compliance and structural requirements.  

Funding Research and Pipeline Management

• Conduct comprehensive research to discover new institutional, corporate, and foundation funding streams.  
• Maintain and expand the foundation proposal pipeline.  
• Support country office Philanthropy Officers with prospecting, tracking, and proposal documentation.  

Grants Planning and Tracking

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to design, implement, and monitor milestones within CorpsAfrica’s annual grants management plan.  
• Monitor progress toward planned targets and regularly report progress and status updates. 

Deliverables

Timelines will be agreed at the start of the engagement. The contractor will be expected to produce the following. 

1. Submission-ready, compelling proposals and donor reports that satisfy all strict funder compliance and structural requirements.  
2. Provide regular, documented pipeline status updates to support tracking upcoming deadlines and active funding opportunities.  
3. Documented grant prospect research profiles identifying viable institutional, corporate, and foundation funding sources.  
4. Milestone progress updates aligned with CorpsAfrica's annual grants management plan. 

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Proven experience in grant writing, research, and grant lifecycle management.  
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines simultaneously.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate program impact into donor-ready content.  
• Experience supporting a dispersed team across multiple countries and demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity.  
• Ability to work with limited supervision, prioritizing tasks effectively while delivering high-quality proposals and reports on time. 

Preferred:

• Familiarity with grant management software or CRM systems.  
• Working knowledge of international development funding mechanisms and sub-Saharan African operating contexts.
• Working proficiency in French, given CorpsAfrica's Francophone operations.

Reporting and Working Arrangements

The contractor will report directly to the Fundraising Lead and will coordinate day-to-day with the GSO Fundraising team and members of senior management as necessary.  

This is a remote engagement. The contractor will participate in a kickoff meeting to agree on priorities and pipeline tracking processes, followed by regular check-ins and availability for scheduled grant milestones. The grants office is a growing department within CorpsAfrica’s fundraising team. There is both flexibility and room for growth in the position.

Duration and Level of Effort

This engagement is expected to run for 3 to 6 months from the start date, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs. The estimated level of effort will be determined upon final engagement agreements. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following through JazzHR:

1. A cover letter describing relevant experience and approach to supporting a multi-country nonprofit
2. A resume or curriculum vitae
3. A financial proposal setting out proposed rates on an hourly basis, inclusive of all taxes and expenses
4. Two professional references from comparable engagements

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated on demonstrated grant writing success, experience with nonprofit or donor-funded organizations, cross-cultural capability, clarity and compelling style of written communication, availability and responsiveness, and value for money. 

CorpsAfrica is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of nationality, gender, age, disability, or background.
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest in CorpsAfrica. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.