Grants Associate

Call for Applications!!

About Visible Impact

Visible Impact is a not for profit youth-led organization creating visible impact on the lives of adolescent girls, women and youths by unleashing their social and economic leadership through participatory innovative interventions. Visible Impact has been working in three core issues: women and girl’s championship, new generation leadership and global health innovations focused on sexual and reproductive Health.

Visible Impact uses human centered design approach to create a more enabling environment where sexual and reproductive health of youth is prioritized and youth themselves are able to advocate for their wellbeing.

Our Vision: Visible Impact on the lives of Every girl, Every woman, Every youth

Our Non-negotiable values:

1. Human rights are always at the core.
2. Ensure and promote meaningful and inclusive youth participation
3. Feminist principles are always fulfilled and kept at the core.

Our Theory of Change: Innovative Approach × Beneficiary Engagement = Visible Impact

Required: Grants Associate - 1

1. Post information

The Grants Associate works as part of a team of program staff who will be responsible for critical functions within the organization: coordinating, managing and executing activities related to programs and initiatives of the organisation, providing program support and managing the grants portfolio.

Post Title: Grants Associate

Reports to: Program Officer/Program Manager

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension depending on performance

Post type: Full-time/Regular

2. Duties and responsibilities

With the guidance of the Program Officer/Program Manager, the Grants Associate will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Work with senior staff to organize and coordinate the overall grant making procedure: proposal submission and evaluation, grant eligibility and renewals, grant tracking.
• Research and identify grant and program related opportunities for developing new programs through idea generation and proposal writing.
• Support Program Officers in the management the projects as per the need, including its planning, implementation and monitoring and maintaining its project documents, concept notes, action plan, financial plan, etc.
• Oversee the internal and external communication related to the organization, and participate in the relevant network building meetings and opportunities.
• Maintain the websites and social media sites of the organisation updating its achievements and progress.
• Conduct research, workshops, publications etc, as per the requirement of the organization.
• Support other activities of organization as per the requirement in consultation with the supervisor.

3. Competencies

• Research Skills: Ability to effectively research grant opportunities, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines.
• Writing Skills: Strong written communication skills to draft grant proposals, reports, and other relevant documents.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing grant applications, budgets, and compliance requirements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Project Management: Capability to manage grant applications simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting principles and financial reporting to monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with team members, funding agencies, and partners.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Capacity to identify potential issues in grant applications or project implementation and develop solutions to address them.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess the impact of grant-funded projects and make recommendations for improvements or modifications.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, funding landscapes, and organizational needs in the grant-seeking process.

4. Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors in a relevant field such as Public Health, Development Studies, Social work, Communication or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in grant writing, grant management or fundraising within the nonprofit sector is preferred.

5. How to apply

Applications should be sent to mail.visim@gmail.com with the subject line “Application: Grants Associate” by 7th April 2024. The email must include a CV, a Letter of Interest (1 page only) and a writing sample. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.