VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
This is a non paid volunteer opportunity.
SUMMARY:
Wings of Hope for Africa is a Canadian registered Charity and Non-Governmental Organization, whose mandate is to alleviate poverty and move families, children and individuals from poverty to being self sufficient.
Are you a creative and innovative thinker with customer and analytical service skills? If yes, come volunteer with us!
As a Grant Administrator , you will ensure that the Wings of hope for Africa Foundation’s grant-making and related processes, documents, procedures and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best practices.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Conduct research on available funding sources and opportunities in Canada,Burundi and Rwanda.
● Prepare and maintain a database of funding opportunities in Canada and Africa to keep track of available opportunities year round as well as deadlines.
● Complete all grant applications in a timely manner, to ensure that WHA can secure funding to run its programs.
● Generate new and creative ideas on how to receive funding for Wings of Hope for Africa’s programs and campaigns.
● Works closely with other WHA teammates as required to seek input into funding applications.
For more information about WHA, visit www.wingsofhopeforafrica.ca
If you are interested, please attach your resume
N.B:This is a volunteer position
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE:
● 1-3 years experience doing grant related work and applications to seek funding for non-profit projects
● Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail
● Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
● Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent written communication format
● Familiarity with government and academic funding opportunities
● Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written
● Understanding of Canadian funding mechanisms with likely expansion to international opportunities
● General knowledge of accounting principles and contractual agreement / administration language
Job Types: Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 6 per week
Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote