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Grant / Proposal Writer - Haiti
Job Description:   Job#: JID1036469 
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a highly skilled individual to fill the role of Grant and Proposal Writer (Haiti Disaster Response. This position works collaboratively with the Donor Relations team to research and write technical proposals to secure funding for our response to the Haiti 2010 earthquake. It is based at our offices in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.


Key duties include:

*Responsible for the research, preparation and reporting for grant requests and proposals from large public and private entities, foundations and multi-national organizations.
*Works internally with Resource Development and Program to translate funding priorities into a grant request that secures funding from external entities. 
*Responsible for collecting, analyzing and preparing reports for HFHI to report back to the funding organization or entity.
*Keeps the Communications team updated on what is happening in Resource Development.
*Must work collaboratively with internal and external clients, partners such as CBOs, NGOs, Shelter Cluster staff and with the Donor Relations and Communications teams.
*Works on other related projects as nessary to support the Donor Relations team.

Please send your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

 
Required Skills: 
*Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point or similar programs
*Experience writing and editing on deadline; Knowledge of AP Style;  Must have working knowledge of libel and copyright laws.
*Outstanding writing in English is a given and proficiency in French and/or Haitian Creole is a plus
*Experience living and working in a developing country and experience working with disaster response
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Technical writing experience is preferred.
*Proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing data.
*Ability to work collaboratively and independently on multiple assignments to meet stated goals.
*Experience writing proposals for and securing sizeable grants from specific donors such as major foundations, USAID, EU, World Bank, UNDP, DFID, etc.
 
# of Openings: 1 Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: N/A Pay Range: Confidential  
Overtime Pay: Not-Specified Visa Sponsorship: No
Amount of Travel: 1 to  10% Position Location: Port Au Prince
Relocation Assistance: National and international relocation available