Job Opportunity for Lead – Proposal Development – Resource Mobilisation Team at Helpage India in Delhi

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research & identify potential funding opportunities (grants, awards etc.) with institutional donors (including bilateral and multi-laterals), foundations, philanthropy, and others.
• Ability to study & comprehend alignments across key strategic themes that HelpAge India focusses.
• Build a strong understanding of programs, initiatives and priorities and use it effectively for development of grant proposals
• Write/Develop persuasive grant proposals and accompanying documents including budgets keeping in view the grant purpose, funding guidelines and related requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & internal stakeholders (program, finance, admin, etc) to coordinate & gather relevant information and data for grant applications.
• Work with external funders/nodal points, build partnership and relationships, and join/attend networking meetings/events as may be required
• Maintain a system of tracking pipeline of grant opportunities/proposals, monitoring progress on specific proposals’ development and ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Periodically, evaluate the effectiveness of proposal development process, capture learnings and suggest improvement areas
• Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature in the charitable sector and which have been discussed and agreed between line manager and incumbent.
• Desirable qualities/experience/skills:Prior experience preferred in fundraising operations activities (grant writing/proposal development) in the development sector and/or experience in marketing/business development
• Effective interpersonal skills and presentation skills
• Understanding of social sector, human rights and health issues
• Proactive to develop relationships with community/stakeholders
  Ability to lead a team
  Essential requirements:
• :Demonstrated ability in excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English with experience of proposal and report writing
• Graduation in fields like communication, journalism, social work or non-profit/social enterprise management will be preferred, from a reputed university. Advance degree is desirable.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience of which at least 2 years have been in a leading role
  Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities, organise information and able to use technology/tools relevant for the role
• Ability to work effectively between teams as well as independently,
• Proficiency in using technology platforms and tools (MS Office mainly WORD, EXCEL, PPT).
• Open to travel within city and outstation
• Ability to work in demanding and result-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and solution/result oriented
• Compensation package will commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to submit their application along with a covering note to hr@helpageindia.org before the closing date.
• Please indicate the title of the post applied for on the subject line of your e-mail. HelpAge India is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity.

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 16th June 2024

• Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of advertisement.
• Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.