Opportunity Title: Grant Proposal Writer
Location: Jos & Gboko, Nigeria
CRCNA Agency: CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee)
CRCNA Partner Group Involved: The Ecumenical Centre for Justice and Peace (ECJP) aims to promote absolute peace among warring communities by providing education on the consequences of violent conflict and emphasizing the tenants of good brotherhood and neighbourhood. ECJP uses community development to mobilize communities to work together in community projects.
Number of Positions: Multiple
Expected Length of Service: Minimum 8 Weeks
Dates Opportunity Is Available :Flexible
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Learn about the ministry of ECJP in Benue State – Makurdi and Gboko.
- Develop and implement a process for gathering information needed to write and evaluate grants.
- Collaborate with staff to write grant proposals; edit proposals/reports as needed.
- Create a framework for sustainability of program.
2. Participate in ECJP reporting.
- Weekly CRWRC reporting as needed
- Home office reports and stories
- Meet with mentor/supervisor
3. Other duties as needed (see position description for details of position).
Qualifications:
- Mature Christian committed to serving and following Christ;
- Experience in grant writing;
- Basic knowledge of integrated-holistic Community Development work in related areas i.e. Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Water, IGA etc.
- Strong organizational skills;
- Respectful of and ability to thrive in cross cultural settings or another culture;
- Demonstrated interest in learning about Christian community development;
- Commitment to CRWRC development values;
- Self-starter and able to work and guide own learning without constant on-site supervision;
- Able and willing to work in a team setting;
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Ability to invite others into his/her ministry through prayer and financial support;
- Ability to work effectively while dealing with the ambiguity of adjusting to another culture;
- Able to nurture own faith in a sometimes isolated environment;
- Superb oral communication and writing skills;
- Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor.
Benefits:
- Active exploration of Nigerian culture;
- Learn a foreign language;
- Increase international and cross-cultural experiences;
- Contribute with CRWRC to impact Millennium Development Goal #1, to combat poverty;
- Explore complexities of poverty in Nigeria;
- Increase your problem solving and critical thinking skills;
- Learn how to work in a team based environment;
- Learn or increase skills of living in a developing country;
- Gain a better understanding of how US or Canadian Foreign policies affect other countries;
- Develop a "greater appreciation for diversity"
Support Services Provided:
- Pre-departure orientation (Required)
- Cultural Orientation (Required)
- Internet Access
- Field Supervision & Mentorship
- Ongoing Field Support
- Language Training
- Debriefing
- Career Counselling (if needed)
- Assistance and training materials on raising prayer & financial support
- Recognition in CRWRC’s various communication to supporters
Financial Requirements of Volunteer: please note that costs are estimated in US funds
- Estimation of $6,600 USD for RT Airfare to Nigeria
- Transfers
- In-country travel
- Insurance
- Personal Travel Costs
- Living Allowance
- Immunizations
- Visa Costs
- Other Personal Expenses.
Additional Costs-depending on each individual
- Passport(must be valide for at least 6 months beyond date of return)
- Communication (ie: cell phone, internet)
- Tourist Trip-if so desired
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact us today at volunteer@crcna.org.
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Effective February 16, 2012, this opportunity is suspended due to security issues in Nigeria.
