Overview
The Grant Acquisition Specialist is responsible for acquiring grants from various donors and developing project proposals. The role contributes to grant acquisition strategy, partnership development, donor relations, and knowledge sharing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and update of grant acquisition management strategies.
- Gather market intelligence and develop donor and partner mapping.
- Coordinate strategic engagement plans for donors and partners.
- Explore and monitor funding opportunities and analyze alignment with the Country Strategy.
- Facilitate screening and due diligence for new donors and partners.
- Prepare funding opportunity synopses and Go/No-Go analyses.
- Coordinate waiver or exemption requests.
- Facilitate consortium-building and teaming agreements.
- Procure external technical consultants or grant writers if needed.
- Identify potential match-fund sources.
- Facilitate the development of quality concept notes or full proposals.
- Review award implementation agreement drafts and negotiate adjustments.
- Review partnership agreement drafts and negotiate adjustments.
- Facilitate project start-up workshops.
- Share key takeaways and lessons learned.
- Ensure proper documentation of pre-award and award stages.
- Ensure a smooth handover of awards to the Program Department.
- Update internal knowledge management platforms and contact databases.
- Complete all mandatory organizational compliance trainings.
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of strategic engagement plans.
- Represent WVIDN in strategic events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with donors and partners.
- Develop and manage annual performance agreements.
- Submit periodical/monthly accomplishment reports.
- Build and maintain a positive team spirit.
- Provide Christian value and support.
- Be a role model and inspiration.
- Manage all implementations and risks related to Grant Acquisition Specialist.
Required Experience
2-3 years of working experience in grant acquisition management or business development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or any other relevant fields.
