Grant Administrator

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

This is a non paid volunteer opportunity.

SUMMARY:

Wings of Hope for Africa is a Canadian registered Charity and Non-Governmental Organization, whose mandate is to alleviate poverty and move families, children and individuals from poverty to being self sufficient.

Are you a creative and innovative thinker with customer and analytical service skills? If yes, come volunteer with us!

As a Grant Administrator , you will ensure that the Wings of hope for Africa Foundation’s grant-making and related processes, documents, procedures and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best practices.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Conduct research on available funding sources and opportunities in Canada,Burundi and Rwanda.

● Prepare and maintain a database of funding opportunities in Canada and Africa to keep track of available opportunities year round as well as deadlines.

● Complete all grant applications in a timely manner, to ensure that WHA can secure funding to run its programs.

● Generate new and creative ideas on how to receive funding for Wings of Hope for Africa’s programs and campaigns.

● Works closely with other WHA teammates as required to seek input into funding applications.

For more information about WHA, visit www.wingsofhopeforafrica.ca

If you are interested, please attach your resume

N.B:This is a volunteer position

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE:

● 1-3 years experience doing grant related work and applications to seek funding for non-profit projects

● Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail

● Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines

● Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent written communication format

● Familiarity with government and academic funding opportunities

● Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written

● Understanding of Canadian funding mechanisms with likely expansion to international opportunities

● General knowledge of accounting principles and contractual agreement / administration language