Blossom Grant Writing and Project Development Officer Job Vacancy in India

Blossom
is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India.
Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of
disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community – especially women and
children. The projects and activities of Blossom Trust fall into 4 main areas
of focus:

1. Children: working with kids affected by HIV/AIDS
and/or TB to ensure they have access to education

2. Economics: helping marginalized women who have been
affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB become economically self sufficient through a
variety of trainings)

3. Environment: projects related to Dayspring Organic
Farm

4. Health: community-based prevention and care of
tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS

What
We’re Looking For

Blossom
Trust is seeking a highly motivated Grant Writing and Project Development
Officer to help us grow and develop projects through grant writing and
fundraising. It is important that you have analytical and problem-solving
skills, a strong attention to detail and are able to work under pressure with
minimum supervision. You will work in a small team, but be primarily
self-directed and adaptable to ever-changing situations.

If
you have what it takes to cut through the noise and make the needs of the
marginalised in our community seen and heard, then you are the kind of person
we are looking for.

You
will be trained, supervised and supported by our Project Coordinator for the
first couple of months and then work alongside the Media and Communications
Officer and the director of Blossom, Mercy Annapoorni.

Duration

The
successful candidate will be based in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on a full-time
basis (9:30-6:30, Monday to Friday) for a period of 6 months (minimum),
starting in June 2016 (or as soon as possible).

Roles
and Responsibilities

The
work you will be entrusted with is crucial to the success of Blossom Trust.

·
Research: Each proposal begins with research. To develop a
proposal, you must familiarize yourself with our programs, goals and financial
needs as well as current trends and best practices in the development field.

·
Identify relevant funding opportunities,
flag requests for proposals and other grant opportunities.

·
Organise: You may be working on several projects at once under
tight deadlines.

·
Strong planning skills: meticulous
attention to detail; capacity to balance multiple projects.

·
Develop and track internal calendar of donor
deadlines for reporting, proposals, and other engagement moments.

·
Prepare: Concept papers, donor reports and proposals

·
Manage: Short-term volunteers come to Blossom on a
fairly regular basis. Together, with the Media and Communications Officer, you
will work to help orchestrate their travel, and over-see any other types of
works they will be performing during their time at Blossom

Qualifications

·
Bachelors degree required, Master’s
degree preferred

·
Ideally in Marketing, Social Science,
Communication, Fundraising or Business Administration, International
Development, or a related field

·
Proficiency in English required

·
Excellent written and oral communication

·
Knowledge and interest in writing and
research preferred

Skills
and Experience

·
Excellent grammar and strong research
skills needed

·
Experience in organising and
prioritising own work

·
Effective team player with the ability
to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive

·
Demonstrated interest in international
issues and non-profit work

Competencies