The Lunchbox Fund is a Non Profit Organisation that focuses on fostering education via nutrition by providing a daily meal at school for food-insecure and vulnerable children in urban, township and rural areas of South Africa. This is often the child’s only meal of the day. Our simple intervention provides a behavioural incentive for children to attend school and stay in school, an economic motivation for their impoverished and/or unemployed caretakers to keep them there, and enables children to participate and learn during the school day. We are seeking a Program Proposal/Report writer to to develop and produce of quarterly and bi-annual Grant Reports and Proposals.
The Program Proposal/Report Writer will work closely with the Managing Director, to develop and produce of quarterly and bi-annual Grant Reports. This position has responsibility for the composition, narrative development and photographic aspects of the quarterly, mid- and end-of-year program reports to funders.
This is a contract position: September – December 2021 with potential to become a full time position as a key member of the Fundraising team.
Essential Job Functions:
Serve as lead narrative writer and composition creator for quarterly/bi-annual and annual performance reports around deliverables to the donor
Adapt program report formats and ensure conformance with donor standards and requirements
Include photos and maps to enhance and support reporting narrative
Design graphics to enhance and support reporting narrative
Work with Managing Director and Director Programs to understand project and grant development, and processes
Obtain relevant, current, accurate, and technically sound information to shape project reports with focus on innovation and transparency
Produce a well-written, visually stunning product
Maintain delivery timelines and donor spreadsheet
Additional tasks as needed:
Write, revise, and/or edit reports as needed
Support preparation of reports and development of any other related documents needed by the donor
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
Fluency in written and spoken English
Minimum of 4 years of experience reporting on program implementation activities in NPOs to donors
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Non Profit Development, or other relevant field or relevant, proven experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel), or iWork (Pages/Numbers)
Practical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/ iPhoto or other related photo-graphics software
Ability to maintain files in Dropbox
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience working with or knowledge of local NGOs and donors
Knowledge of development assistance programs and organizations
Success Factors:
Self-Starter with personal discipline
Excellent organization and editing skills
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently and with diverse teams
Keen eye for detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and changing environment, and meet strict deadlines
Physical Requirements:
Work from home
Own computer
Access to wifi/cellphone
Data/airtime will be provided.
Send your CV, an introductory letter and an example of your report writing to Sue Wildish: [email protected].
For more about the Lunchbox Fund, refer to www.thelunchboxfund.org