Grant Writing Specialist

About the company

Bluecedar Foundation equips young people and educators with digital, technology and future-ready skills. We are seeking a results-oriented Grant Writing Specialist to identify suitable funding opportunities and develop strong, compliant applications that help secure funding for our programs and organizational growth.

Your tasks

• Research and identify grants aligned with Bluecedar’s mission, programs, geography and eligibility.
• Maintain a prioritized grant pipeline, application calendar and funding tracker.
• Assess opportunities and recommend which grants Bluecedar should pursue.
• Develop compelling concept notes, expressions of interest and full grant applications.
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets, implementation plans, results frameworks and supporting documents.
• Gather relevant program data, evidence and impact stories from the Bluecedar team.
• Ensure every submission meets the funder’s requirements and deadlines.
• Manage clarification requests, follow-ups and other post-submission communication.
• Provide concise progress reports covering opportunities identified, applications submitted and outcomes achieved.

Expected Results

• The specialist will be accountable for:
• Building a pipeline of credible, well-matched funding opportunities.
• Meeting agreed application and submission targets.
• Producing high-quality, funder-responsive applications.
• Maintaining complete and accurate grant documentation.
• Contributing directly to funding secured for Bluecedar’s programs.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant applications for nonprofits, social-impact organizations or development programs.
• Strong research, persuasive writing and proposal-development skills.
• Ability to translate program ideas into clear objectives, activities, outcomes, indicators and budgets.
• Good understanding of donor compliance and grant-application processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently against deadlines.
• Experience securing funding for youth development, education, technology, employability or digital-inclusion programs is an advantage.
• High ethical standards; all submissions must be accurate and evidence-based.

What we offer

The selected specialist will receive

• A performance-based commission for eligible funding successfully secured and received through applications directly led by the specialist.
• The commission rate, qualifying conditions and payment timeline will be clearly stated in the contract and will remain subject to applicable funder rules.

How to apply

Send the following to bluecedarfoundation@gmail.com:

• Your CV
• A brief summary of grants you have helped secure, including your specific contribution
• Your proposed commission expectations

Other

This is a short-term contract role with clearly agreed deliverables and a performance-based commission linked to successful funding outcomes.

*Contract Duration: 3-6 months** Use “Grant Writing Specialist Application” as the email subject.