Job Opportunity for Associate, Grant Writing at RightWalk Foundation in Delhi

Organization Backrgound

RightWalk Foundation’s core mission involves driving Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice by co-shaping public policies and translating them into action. We practice Systems Thinking approach for institutional reform by partnering with system leadership, lawmakers and communities. We work closely with the State Government and have been instrumental in unlocking RTE 12.1(c) policy in the State thereby impacting over 4.5 lakh children from vulnerable communities in the last five years. We have been listed amongst the country’s top 50 Education leaders in 2020 and top 26 NGOs in India impacting Education in 2016 by the Education World magazine. 

Purpose of the Role

The Grant Writer will work with the Senior Management to prepare proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts and obtaining approvals. This role involves working with teams across RWF’s key focus areas. This role will report to the CEO. 

Areas of responsibility

The list mentioned below provides more detailed descriptions of the role to be performed. It is not exhaustive but illustrates the scope of responsibilities and provides insight into other tasks that may be required or assigned as per need. The tasks/responsibilities are supported by existing critical employees who will report into the position holder. 

• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
• On the lookout for potential funding application opportunities and maintaining a database 4. Eye to detail and keen understanding of the development sector.
• Enters and monitors tracking data. 
• Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings.
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature.
  objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing.
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
• Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Media, or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in grant writing, prospect research, general fundraising or a minimum of 2 years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Top-shelf research skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of both the agency in need of funding and the organization that is offering the grant money. 
• Great organizational skills. 
• Being able to understand and execute complex instructions.
• Graphic design skills.
• Technical documentation. 
• Layout skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualities

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ‘get-it-done’ attitude.
• Operating style suited to working in a small organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.
• Excellent leadership skills, including ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

Personal Attributes

• Strong alignment with RWF’s mission of driving Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice in building stronger education ecosystems in India.
• Results-focused with a strong sense of ownership. 
• Enjoys working under pressure: flexible, highly organized and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines 
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Openness to listen, learn and contribute beyond the confines of this role.

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive and will depend upon the candidate’s experience.

Competency:

Grant writing, Proposal Writing, Pitch Deck creation, Fundraising