Position Title: Grant writer
Location: Bangladesh
Number of Positions: 1
CRWRC Partner Group Involved: CRWRC Bangladesh and Partners
Time Commitment: A commitment of 3 - 6 months in Bangladesh, and 4 weeks of reading, orientation, and fundraising before departure.
Dates Opportunity Is Available: Opportunity dates are dependant upon staff, partner and volunteer availability. Applications are due no less than 6 months in advance of placement. Application periods close January, April, July, and October.
Purpose: Work alongside CRWRC staff and Partner staff to write grants and edit reports, etc as needed.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Study the ministry in Bangladesh: CRWRC and Partners.
- Develop and implement process for gathering information needed to write the grants.
- Collaborate with CRWRC and its partners to write the grants.
- Edit Partner reports as needed. This could be done by email.
- Prepare monthly reports for CRWRC staff and partner mentors on progress of opportunity.
- Build relationships with the partner, and community by staying open and flexible to the culture around you.
- Write bi-monthly reports to individual supporters and churches.
- Complete recommended reading, and orientation before departure to the country;
- Provide CRWRC and the community with an evaluation at the end of the project.
Qualifications:
- Mature Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ, who is a Canadian or US resident
- Experience in Grant Writing.
- Language knowledge a plus.
- Some knowledge of integrated-wholistic Community Development work in related areas i.e. Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Water, IGA etc.
- Willingness to learn more about CRWRC Bangladesh and their partners.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Compassionate, respectful of other cultures and emotionally stable.
- Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision in ambiguous situations.
- Reporting, planning and organizational skills.
- Basic competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to view life with a sense of humor.
- At least 6 months of cross-cultural experience.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals, businesses and/or churches to give to your opportunity.
Budget: Please note budget is based on US dollars (this is a 4 month budget)
- Food (at $6 per day) - $720
- Lodging (at $8 per day) - $960
- Language training - $500
- In country transportation - $350
- Communication - $200
- Travel Visa – $200
- Administration fee – to be confirmed
TOTAL estimated funds needed - $2930 plus Travel Costs
Travel Costs – depending on each individual
- Travel Costs to Shillong, India
- Passport
- Vaccinations and required prescription medication
- Medical and travel insurance
- Airport Fees
- Tourist trip – if so desired
Benefits:
- Growth in your faith and relationship with God;
- A chance to foster new attitudes, perceptions and relationships;
- Serve as an encouragement to Christians in Bangladesh;
- A chance to learn about a different culture;
- Impact and be impacted by the lives of many local people;
- Apply your current gift and talents, and discover some new ones;
- Develop a personal perspective on poverty, missions and development work;
- Increase your understanding in the tools of community development;
- Explore a possible career in missions and development;
- Opportunity to live with local people and build close relationships.
- Learn about the history and culture of Bangladesh;
- Expenses for volunteer opportunity are tax-deductible.
Support Services Provided: CRWRC and the ServiceLink offices agree to provide the following:
*Pre-departure orientation (Required)
*Cultural Orientation (Required)
*Internet Access
*Field Supervision & Mentorship
*Ongoing Field Support
*Language Training
*Debriefing
*Career Counseling
*Assistance and training materials on raising prayer & financial support
* Recognition in CRWRC’s various communication to supporters
If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please contact ServiceLink today.
In Canada, contact volunteer@crcna.ca; in the USA, contact servicelearning@crcna.org.
Photo by Michael Sarnacki, 2005
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