Grant Writing Officer PIPH Job in Peshawar

Minimum Requirements
Masters in English or Social Sciences with at least two years professional writing experience which may include writing proposals to institutional donors, grant writing or technical writing experience. Should have proven experience with common office software.

Job Summary
The Grant Writer is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to seek, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to funding agencies. This includes compiling, writing and editing grant applications, as well as developing templates to streamline the grant proposal process.

Job Description
• Performs prospect research on funding agencies to evaluate prospects for grant applications.
• Coordinates within or outside PIPH on projects that relate to them to obtain necessary information for proposals/grants and applications, under the guidance and direction of Director Public Health Interventions.
• Works with finance to gather information necessary to report to funding agencies on grant programs.
• Develops and prepares proposals and grant applications according to guidelines; complies with all grant reporting as required by donors.
• Provides stewardship to current donors.
• Acquires and maintains sound knowledge of the organization, and uses that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all projects and programs for which grants will be sought and to recommend the seeking of grants.
• Plans and schedules appointments for advocacy with potential donors.
• Maintains master calendar for all grant activity, to include submitted proposals and grant requests; maintains current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Tracks statistics relevant to development and provides department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship.
• Works with the funding agencies to provide development input for all written institutional materials (including Annual Reports, Progress Reports etc).
• Assists with other fundraising projects as requested.
• Any other related assignment.
• Other competencies expected

Must possess a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity and full community inclusion. Must have a philosophy that is consonant with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals; strong editing skills; attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; knowledge of fundraising information sources and basic fundraising techniques and strategies; knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research; strong contributor in team environments; ability to monitor and meet income goals.
Reports to: Director Public Health Interventions Unit of PIPH and/or to the in-charge of the unit/organization specifically deputed to during the period of deputation.

Salary will be commensurate with qualification/experience on mutually agreed terms.
Detailed Job Descriptions are available at piph.prime.edu.pk
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.