Job Description

Gram Vaani Community Media Pvt. Ltd. is hiring a Grant Writer for its Business Development & Partnerships team. The role involves researching funding opportunities, writing persuasive grant proposals, collaborating with teams, and maintaining relationships with funders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, experience in grant writing, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This position is remote, allowing candidates to work from anywhere. Opening for Grant Writer – Business Development & Partnerships team Purpose of the position / Why this role is important to us? We are seeking a talented and passionate Grant Writer to join our team and help secure funding opportunities to support our mission and expansion goals. As a Grant Writer, you will play a critical role, working closely with the Business Development & Partnerships lead/program team, in identifying and applying for grants from various foundations, government agencies, multi-lateral agencies and other funding sources. Your excellent writing skills, coordination capabilities and persuasive abilities will be instrumental in communicating the value and impact of our work to potential funders. What will you be doing? • You will research and identify potential funding opportunities, including grants, awards, and fellowships across key strategic themes that GV focuses on (Youth, Gender, Social protection, Climate resilience, Natural Resource Management, Technology for development etc.), that align with our organization’s mission and goals. • You will develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our programs, initiatives, and impact to effectively articulate them in grant proposals. • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including executives, program managers, and finance personnel, to gather relevant information and data for grant applications. • You will write clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and requirements. • You will maintain an organized system for tracking grant opportunities, deadlines, and application progress. • You will coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary supporting documents and data to supplement grant proposals. • You will cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders, attending networking events, and participating in meetings as needed. • You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of grant proposals, identifying areas for improvement and implementing feedback to enhance future applications. • You will stay up to date with industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in grant writing. Experience and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as communications, English, journalism, or non-profit/social enterprise management. Advanced degree preferred. • Proven experience in grant writing, preferably in the non-profit/social enterprise sector or social tech industry. Experience working with strategic teams & contributing to successful large size grant/funding proposals will be evaluated. • Strong research and analytical skills to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather supporting information. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor messaging to different audiences. • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting for grant proposals.
• Knowledge of the social tech landscape and understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the

sector.

• Proficiency in using technology platforms and tools for grant research, writing, and tracking.
• Passion for social impact and a deep commitment to our mission of enabling conversations and

driving positive change. Why join GV? We are a lean company and growing quickly. This means the chosen candidate will need to be very comfortable managing rapidly changing requirements and accordingly envision, build and deploy new strategies and tactics to quickly respond. The person will need to make the most out of limited resources and be able to work and act independently to lead the assignment. The upside to our methods is that we are building a business that has never been seen before by providing highly desired services to millions of people who have consistently been under looked by existing service providers. The position will be at the vanguard of this transformative opportunity and working with us will be an amazing, highly rewarding experience. Gram Vaani encourages diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, caste, sexuality, age, or background. Benefits • Opportunity to work with a world-class team driving innovative tech-led solutions positively impacting underserved communities around the world.

• Opportunity to lead a team and build new products from scratch
• Opportunity to influence the Company strategy. We are a small team and your say matters.
• Salaries at par with industry standards.
• Attractive employee stock options.
• Flexible working hours, work-from-home, and remote working options with prior approvals.

Write to us While the position is based out of New Delhi, our flexible work from home policy does provide team members with an option of working from location of their choice, while they stay connect to their teams using virtual tools. We do strongly encourage team members across function to travel to various parts of the country, to interact and engage with the communities they work with, helping build empathy and a strong understanding of the user needs. Please email your CV at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr Gram Vaani Community Media Pvt. Ltd.

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