Grant & Research Manager at Winock Solar Limited

Winock provides equipment to micro-businesses, such as rooftop solar, industrial tailoring machine, freezer, water pump e.t.c. Winock is improving the productivity of these micro-businesses and as a result, gradually creating prosperity in Sub-Sahara Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant & Research Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• We are looking for a grant writer to help us raise significant funds for our projects across Nigeria and African continent.
• The grant writer will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to foundations.
• Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals, grant applications, and requisite reports; performance of rigorous research and relevant administrative work, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• The grant writer will design and draft full proposals (proposal narrative, budget, and other required annexes) to be submitted to grant seekers
• Maintain and update calendar or project report obligations
• Submit progress reports on grant applications to the CEO.
• Support capacity building for the grant writing department by developing assessments, theory of change, stakeholder analysis, and log frames
• Follow up with the Finance Manager/Operation Officer on the progress of project implementation and the collection of data according to the means of verifications
• Coordinate the collection of information and lead the draft of donor reports and required annexes

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.A. and at least 5 years experience in related field
• Knowledge of grant writing and track record of winning grants from foundations. (Highly desired: experience writing and winning US federal grants and/or international development aid)
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Apps (google docs, gcal, google sheets)
• Ability to initiate, self-start, and seek out solutions
• Attention to detail
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Must have a demonstrated ability to craft funding proposals and reports in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  12th July, 2021.