Grant Writer Specialist- Lead Role

Open Gov Africa - (Office of The Citizens) is a decentralized collaborative platform dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation across African governments. By leveraging open data, we aim to empower citizens, track government activities, and ensure that public officials are accountable for their actions.The definition of citizens here is not just limited to office holders. Every citizen is in office via the elected/appointed official(s) who are called to serve the people.It is pertinent to note that because of the decentralised and open source nature of this project, it will continue till bad governance in Africa is corrected.To ensure continuity, there will be numerous maintainers to continue the good work of holding leaders accountable.,About The RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Grant Writing Specialist to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing funding to sustain and grow our civic tech and open governance initiatives. You will work closely with our leadership team to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals to foundations, government bodies, and institutional donors.ResponsibilitiesResearch and identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other funding sources aligned with our missionWrite, edit, and submit clear, persuasive, and well-structured grant proposals and letters of inquiryMaintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting obligationsCollaborate with program leads to gather data, impact stories, and supporting documentation for proposalsAssist in writing grant reports and progress updates for fundersHelp build and maintain a library of reusable grant content, including organizational boilerplate, program descriptions, and impact dataStay informed about trends in civic tech, open governance, and related funding landscapesQualificationsDemonstrated experience in grant writing, fundraising, or a related fieldExcellent written communication and storytelling skillsStrong research and analytical abilitiesAbility to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasksPassion for civic technology, transparency, and open governanceExperience with nonprofit or social impact organizations is an advantageCommitment DetailsPosition Type VolunteerTime Commitment 3 hrs per dayDuration Minimum 6-month commitment preferredSchedule Monday- Friday from 9 AM TO 12 PM WATLocation RemoteExpectations Reliable participation, timely submissions, and consistent communicationWhat You'll GainHands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and grants managementThe opportunity to directly contribute to meaningful civic changeA collaborative, mission-driven remote team environmentA reference letter upon successful completion and a Certificate of Contribution for active volunteers.Growth opportunity Find out how contributors can become leaders at OpenGov Africa - ( https //github.com/OpenGovAfrica/.github/blob/main/governance.md)How To ApplyIf you are passionate about Grant Writing, we would love to have you on our team!Please apply by filling this form https //forms.gle/gyymWVbEEpYMpd1M6Private Group DetailsGroup Size Range 1 - 50+Event can be held virtuallyNo Donation