Grants Officer

Do you want to join a fast-paced, international social impact startup? Are you looking for meaningful voluntary experience and a community of ambitious, like-minded people?

We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented person to identify, match and apply to funding opportunities on behalf of the organisation


As a Grant Officer, you will play a critical role in identifying grant opportunities, managing grant proposals, and securing funding to support the organization's programs and initiatives

You will be working closely  with  Aakansha -  our  Head of Operations ,  and  Jakob -  our  Chief Financial Officer.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Researching and identifying potential grant opportunities that align with the organisation's mission and strategic goals.

  • Developing and submitting grant proposals, including writing narratives, preparing budgets, and compiling necessary supporting documents.

  • Ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, including financial reporting and programmatic reporting to funders.

 

The ideal candidate has...

  • Strong research skills and the ability to identify and match funding opportunities to organizational needs.

  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives and financial reports.

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

 

You will get:

  • The chance to learn both about the skills needed in the workplace and how to implement them!

  • Ownership and opportunities for growth from the start

  • Access to a great community of talented and ambitious students.

     

The position is an unpaid, volunteer role that will demand 3-5 effective hours of work per week, with flexibility during the particularly busy times of year such as exams. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with with Aakansha, our Head of Operations (aakansha.das@projectaccess.org), or Jakob, our Chief Financial Officer (jakob.petersen@projectaccess.org).