Grant Writing & Research Specialist - Freelance - Remote

Overview

The Grant Writing & Research Specialist will strengthen the funding strategy of a pioneering initiative focused on increasing awareness and participation of people of African descent in Wikimedia and free knowledge movements.

In Short

• Assist with annual grant renewal applications.
• Refine and enhance grant proposals.
• Identify new grant opportunities.
• Research potential funders and their priorities.
• Assist in creating budgets for grant applications (optional).
• Demonstrated grant writing or proposal development experience required.
• Strong research skills for identifying funding opportunities.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace.
• Flexible working hours within EST business hours.

Requirements

• Experience with deadline-driven projects.
• Knowledge of or interest in digital inclusion, free knowledge movements, or cultural heritage.
• Compelling narrative development for grant proposals.
• Attention to detail in application requirements.
• Research ability to uncover relevant funding sources.
• Adaptability to different funder priorities and requirements.
• Clear and persuasive writing.
• Organization and deadline management.
• Passionate about digital inclusion and multicultural representation.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Remote position.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global initiative.
• Work with a diverse team.
• No benefits package included.