Climate Finance Solutions · 1 day ago
Grant Writer (Europe)
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Responsibilities
Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: opportunity identification, assessment, cultivation, development, preparation, and submission
Support multiple projects simultaneously
Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements
Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skillset
Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities
Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships
Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; BA or BS in scientific/technical field preferred.
Fluency in English required.
Must have a minimum of six years of experience in a similar role e.g., grant writing, technical writing.
Good oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite, and have the ability to understand and utilize spreadsheet equations.
Must have a proven record of maintaining schedules and hitting deadlines.
Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated, while thriving in a startup company culture and fast-paced work environment.
Cogent, compelling, and organized writing style, as well as outstanding grammar and research skills.
Must have the equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients.
Must be mission-driven and have a clear understanding of the importance of quickly and effectively addressing the climate crisis.
Preferred
Priority given to applicants with graduate degrees.
Candidates with specific grant writing experience are strongly preferred (ex: Horizon, LIFE, EIC, and Innovation Fund).
Advanced degree and/or extraordinary writing ability may reduce the length of similar experience required.
Scientific and/or technical knowledge will be necessary to adequately engage the climate and technical subject areas.