The selected individual will play a crucial role in supporting ongoing meetings, coordinating team efforts, identifying funding opportunities, and driving key conversations with partners.

This project aims to secure funding through a targeted application process, with a submission deadline in April.

This role will be essential in keeping the team on track and ensuring a seamless and well-organized funding application process.

Key Responsibilities:

Meeting Coordination & Accountability:

• Schedule and set up meetings, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are invited.
• Take comprehensive notes during meetings and track action items.
• Follow up with team members to ensure tasks and commitments are completed in a timely manner.

Funding Opportunity Research & Management:

• Identify and analyze relevant funding opportunities.
• Gather key requirements and deadlines for targeted funding applications.
• Manage the preparation and submission of the funding application.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Facilitate discussions with partners to gather essential input and align objectives.
• Communicate key updates and deadlines to the team.
• Ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities among stakeholders to streamline the application process.

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in grant writing or funding applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in document preparation and project coordination.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in application submission.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.

Deliverables:

• Regular meeting notes and action item tracking.
• A compiled list of funding opportunities with relevant details.
• A well-prepared and organized funding application by the April deadline.
• Continuous updates and follow-ups with partners and team members.

Timeline:

• February-March: Research funding opportunities, initiate conversations with partners, and coordinate meetings.
• March-April: Manage the application process, ensure all necessary information is gathered, and finalize the submission.
• April: Submit the funding application and conduct post-submission follow-up.

Success Metrics:

• Completion and submission of a high-quality funding application.
• Effective coordination of meetings and tracking of action items.
• Timely follow-ups with team members to ensure accountability.
• Engagement and alignment of partners to support the application process.