Grant Writer [Contract-Based]

CorpsAfrica•Washington, DC

5d•Remote

About The Position

CorpsAfrica is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Grant Writer to support the organization’s funding proposal pipeline across multiple countries of service in Africa. This contractor will support the identification of funding opportunities, maintain the proposal pipeline, and prepare high-quality proposals. The role requires strong writing, organizational, and project management skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multicultural environment. Well-qualified candidates should be able to manage multiple priorities independently while delivering accurate, timely, and compelling donor materials.

Requirements

Proven experience in grant writing, research, and grant lifecycle management.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate program impact into donor-ready content.
Experience supporting a dispersed team across multiple countries and demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity.
Ability to work with limited supervision, prioritizing tasks effectively while delivering high-quality proposals and reports on time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with grant management software or CRM systems.
Working knowledge of international development funding mechanisms and sub-Saharan African operating contexts.
Working proficiency in French, given CorpsAfrica's Francophone operations.

Responsibilities

Support and utilize established organizational systems to track grant prospecting, active pipelines, and upcoming reporting schedules.
Maintain accurate system records to track proposal status, submission schedules, and compliance deadlines.
Draft, edit, and refine high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports tailored specifically to funder guidelines and CorpsAfrica's strategic priorities.
Translate complex program impact and field data into clear, compelling, donor-ready narratives.
Ensure all tailored content meets strict funder compliance and structural requirements.
Conduct comprehensive research to discover new institutional, corporate, and foundation funding streams.
Maintain and expand the foundation proposal pipeline.
Support country office Philanthropy Officers with prospecting, tracking, and proposal documentation.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to design, implement, and monitor milestones within CorpsAfrica’s annual grants management plan.
Monitor progress toward planned targets and regularly report progress and status updates.