17 June 2013

Job Vacancy | Senior Writer & Researcher l Smarter Good, a global social enterprise l Philippines

The Senior Writer & Researcher will create persuasive, uniquely customized and exacting proposals that will highlight our client's strengths and make a strong case for funding. He/She will conduct research, analyze data and apply strategic thought in the construction of reports and letters that will lead to compelling grant proposals. The ideal candidate will have a global mindset and a commitment to helping social sector organizations make their work in various parts of the world more efficient. The post will be based in Manila, and will provide grants research, proposal writing and management support to non-profit organizations located in the US (clients). This is an excellent opportunity for bright and driven professionals to learn about the non-profit sector and to receive quality training and knowledge in fundraising and grant writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Analyze data and statistics to come up with application strategies to make a tailored, compelling proposal
  • Use your creativity to craft effective, fact-based arguments for funders to support a non-profit
  • Conduct extensive research and develop strategies to construct reports and letters
  • Have a keen sense of the language that would appeal to funders and foundations
  • Combine your flair for the creative with an analytical approach
  • Research on foundations, both private and corporate
  • Research and gather data on pressing global issues
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervisor: Manager for Non-Profit Services
  • May supervise: Research and Writing Associate
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A university degree from a top-ranked university, preferably Communication Research, Development Communication, Psychology, Journalism, International Relations and other related fields. Relevant experience and training are considered in lieu of a relevant university degree.
  • Experience and/or genuine interest in international development, community development, and the social sector
  • A strong command of the English language, with excellent grammatical standards and solid writing skills
  • Comfortable working with office systems including document management systems
  • Independent thinker, team player, open to peer-sharing and brainstorming idea
  • Minimum 3-5 years of solid writing experience preferred
  • A natural flair for writing beyond report writing and fact-delivery
  • Creativity in finding critical information and adept at data analysis
  • Leadership qualities, high integrity, strong work ethic
ABOUT SMARTER GOOD:

Smarter Good is a sustainable, ethical global services firm with a strong social mission and a focus on systemic change. We partner with non-profits and social sector organization to help them attain more change and more social impact in various communities in the US, Asia and Africa. Smarter Good envisions a social sector that: creates more impact, scales solutions to the size of the need, and solves our world's most intractable problems once and for all.



CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applications: via the online form

Website: http://smartergood.com