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  • Posted: Mar 9, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Savvy Riders provides motorcycle taxi rides. We only work with trained professionals who ride reliable motorcycles. A Savvy passenger is king: our ride is easy to order, reliable and safe. At your service in 10 mins. A Savvy motorcycle ride is the best way to move around Nairobi. Each Savvy rider is equipped with certified and clean safety gear. You are i...
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    Grants Writer

    This position will provide high level grant and budget management for the Savvy Riders. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the Company. These activities include grant writing, supporting project development;

    Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with Operations Manager.

    Roles & Responsibilities

    • Support the Company to develop, roll out and maintain program tracking tools to ensure all sector indicators report monthly progress, and identify and share gaps with other managers.
    • Monitor grant-specific spending by budget holder
    • Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans.
    • Perform prospect research with operations manager on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
    • Work with Operations Manager to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.
    • Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate investors.
    • Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
    • Understanding of Company’s history and projects.
    • Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for investor stewardship.
    • Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

    Knowledge and Experience

    • Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral investors (mandatory)
    • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
    • Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
    • Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
    • Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
    • Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
    • Ability to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
    • Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of three years’ experience with grant writing (mandatory).
    • Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
    • Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
    • Able to monitor and meet income goals.

    Method of Application

    To apply for this position, send your CV to hr@savvyriders.co.ke quoting the position in the subject line Grants Writer.

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