Grants Writer – Development Projects | Nepal & Abroad
Shanta Sharma Development is seeking a talented, research-oriented, and motivated Grant Writer to join our team on a fully remote, paid basis. The Grant Writer will support the development of evidence-based, practical, SDG-aligned, and fundable development projects in Nepal and abroad.
This is more than a traditional grant-writing position. The role involves understanding development challenges, conducting research, developing project concepts, identifying suitable donors and funding opportunities, and preparing strong and competitive grant proposals.
The successful candidate will work with NGOs, non-profit organizations, schools, community organizations, and other development institutions to transform development needs and ideas into well-designed projects and potential funding opportunities.
What You Will Do
1. Identify & Research Development Needs
Research development challenges, needs, and opportunities in Nepal and international contexts.
Review relevant research, reports, statistics, policies, and sector information.
Conduct desk research to establish evidence for proposed projects.
Identify gaps, priorities, and opportunities that can be addressed through development projects.
2. Develop Project Concepts
Transform development needs and ideas into practical project concepts.
Develop problem statements, needs assessments, project rationales, and theories of change.
Develop project goals, objectives, outputs, outcomes, activities, and indicators.
Develop logical frameworks and results frameworks.
Ensure projects are feasible, measurable, sustainable, and aligned with relevant SDGs.
3. Research Donors & Funding Opportunities
Identify relevant donors, foundations, development agencies, CSR programs, and other funding sources.
Research donor priorities, eligibility criteria, geographic focus, thematic interests, funding levels, and application procedures.
Identify funding opportunities in Nepal and abroad.
Match development projects with appropriate donors and funding opportunities.
Maintain an organized donor and funding-opportunity database.
4. Write Grant Proposals
Develop concept notes, expressions of interest, letters of inquiry, and full grant proposals.
Write clear, persuasive, evidence-based project narratives.
Develop project objectives, activities, outcomes, indicators, timelines, and implementation approaches.
Support project budget development and budget narratives.
Ensure proposals clearly communicate the problem, proposed solution, expected results, impact, sustainability, and feasibility.
Tailor proposals to specific donor requirements.
5. Strengthen Project Quality
Review project concepts and proposals for clarity, logic, evidence, consistency, and donor alignment.
Identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
Ensure proposals respond fully to donor questions and requirements.
Strengthen the overall competitiveness of project proposals.
6. Work with Development Institutions
Communicate with NGOs, non-profit organizations, schools, community organizations, and other institutions to understand their development needs and project ideas.
Gather information required for project and proposal development.
Collaborate with technical experts, researchers, and project specialists when necessary.
Participate in virtual project-development and proposal-review meetings.
7. Support the Grant Cycle
Track donor opportunities, deadlines, and application requirements.
Support proposal revisions and resubmissions.
Maintain organized records of proposals and funding opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project-development and grant-writing processes.
Areas of Development
Projects may cover a wide range of development sectors, including:
Education & Skills Development
Rural & Community Development
Agriculture & Food Security
Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
Women & Girls' Empowerment
Youth Development & Employment
Child Development & Protection
Health & Well-being
Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
Renewable Energy & Clean Energy
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
Social Inclusion
Institutional Capacity Development
Research & Innovation
Sustainable Development
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who can think beyond writing and understand how a development project is identified, researched, designed, positioned, and funded.
Required Skills & Attributes
Excellent English writing and editing skills.
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Understanding of development issues and development-sector terminology.
Ability to understand donor guidelines and funding priorities.
Ability to transform development challenges and ideas into structured project concepts.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Willingness to work across different development sectors and geographic contexts.
Relevant Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is an advantage:
Grant Writing | Proposal Development | Project Development | Development Research | NGO/INGO Projects | Fundraising | Donor Research | Project Management | Monitoring & Evaluation | International Development
Previous experience developing successful grant proposals or funded development projects will be highly valued.
Position Details
Position: Grants Writer – Development Projects
Location: Nepal & International
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Employment: Paid
Engagement: Part-Time / Project-Based / Contract
To Apply: Email at [email protected]
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