Fundraising Officer / Proposal Writer (Remote Consultancy)

About the role

The Fundraising Officer / Proposal Writer will lead and support our fundraising and grant acquisition efforts. Working remotely on a consultancy basis, you will identify funding opportunities, develop high‑quality proposals, and coordinate donor submissions while strengthening strategic partnerships with international donors and development agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and monitor local, regional, and international funding calls aligned with organisational priorities.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date donor database, mapping priorities, deadlines and partnership opportunities.
• Lead the writing, editing and submission of concept notes, proposals, expressions of interest and grant applications for EU, UN agencies, INGOs, foundations and bilateral donors.
• Coordinate with technical, finance, MEAL and management teams to gather information, develop logical frameworks, work plans, risk analyses and sustainability approaches.
• Support budget development and ensure full compliance with donor guidelines, templates and formatting requirements.
• Maintain organized records of proposals, donor communications and grant documentation.

Required profile

• Strong analytical, writing and coordination abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in donor compliance and proposal development for institutional donors, especially EU funding mechanisms.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and capacity to build relationships with donors, NGOs, embassies, UN agencies and foundations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Remote consultancy arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to influence resource mobilisation strategies for a growing organization.
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of development professionals.