Grant Writer

NESsT is an international nonprofit organization that develops sustainable social enterprises that solve critical social problems in emerging market economies.

Position Overview:

NESsT is looking for a Grant Writer to provide support to NESsT senior management and staff to research and develop funding proposals and reports for a broad audience of donors, including foundations, corporations, individuals, non-profit organizations, and government.

This full-time position will be based in San Francisco, California. The position reports to the Investor Relations Manager. Fluency - written and spoken - in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities:

• Researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities (calls for tender, guidelines for proposals, funding trends, etc.) in Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe.
• Researching sector-specific issues in Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe.
• Preparing proposals and grant applications.
• Coordinating proposal budgets with NESsT country staff and Finance team.
• Managing reporting timeline and deliverables; working with staff to obtain relevant program information for external reporting and coordinating, writing, editing, and translating donor reports.
• Update Salesforce database with new proposals submitted.
• Support the Operations team on preparing specific grant proposals for supporting capacity-building initiatives at NESsT focused on internal organizational development, human resources, and training needs.
• Other related research, writing and editing tasks, as needed.
• Providing summarized information to NESsT senior management and program staff to inform fundraising strategy and decisions.

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent relevant work experience (minimum 3 years - experience working in emerging market countries is a plus); previous experience will demonstrate a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (language skills will be tested).
• Impeccable English and Spanish writing skills; academic editing and grant writing experience.
• Very strong capacity to conduct research and organize information; proficient in researching, interpreting and analyzing diverse data.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail; ability to effectively work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and produce high quality work within tight time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills and computer skills including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of international nonprofit environment and passion for social change issues.
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful and innovative in a small, dynamic, nonprofit environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience working from a virtual office preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• NESsT will not relocate candidates, therefore San Francisco Bay Area residents preferred.

Compensation: Salary in USD. Competitive nonprofit salary based on experience and salary history.

Deadline: Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately, however the cutoff date for applications is August 6, 2012. 

The position starts in September 2012, at the latest.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter in English, including 2 writing samples, and net salary expectations and salary history for the past 3 years, via email to Lauren Byerly.

In the subject of the email, please write "Grant Writer Application".

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.