- Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:49 am#20883
The role of a Grants Specialist at Light of Hope Ltd. involves managing funding opportunities and partnerships across sectors like education, climate, and livelihoods. You’ll work remotely to design proposals, secure grants, and build relationships with donors and private-sector partners. This is a part-time consultancy position, ideal for someone with deep experience in grant writing, donor compliance, and NGO operations in Bangladesh.
• Key skills employers expect:
• Mastery of grant proposal writing, including technical narratives, budgets, and compliance frameworks like PSEA and data protection
• Proven ability to manage complex donor relationships, especially with international bodies like UN, World Bank, or private-sector entities
• Strong project management skills to coordinate multi-country teams and ensure adherence to donor guidelines
• Expertise in partner selection and management, with a focus on private-sector collaboration (CSR, shared value, etc.)
• Excellent communication in both English and Bangla, with a clear understanding of local donor priorities
• Experience to highlight:
• Prior work with NGOs or social enterprises, particularly those aligned with education, climate, or livelihoods in Bangladesh
• Track record of securing multi-year grants (≥$500k) and managing sub-grants or sub-contracts
• Experience in compliance and safeguarding, especially with donor audits or risk assessments
• Field-based roles that demonstrate impact measurement, such as designing logframes or MEL plans
• Education and certifications:
• Emphasize a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA in Public Relations, Business, or Social Sciences)
• Highlight certifications in donor compliance (e.g., PSEA, Safeguarding), project management (e.g., PMP), or social research methods
• Include any training in donor-specific rules (e.g., USAID, FCDO, or World Bank guidelines)
• Tools and software:
• Proficiency in donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, GrantSphere)
• Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or MS Project for tracking grant timelines
• Knowledge of compliance checklists and risk assessment templates for donor audits
• Interview preparation:
1. Research Light of Hope’s mission and recent projects to align your answers with their priorities
2. Prepare case studies of past grants you managed, focusing on outcomes like funding secured or partnerships built
3. Practice explaining how you balance donor requirements with local community needs, using specific examples
4. Be ready to discuss private-sector engagement strategies, such as co-creation models or CSR partnerships
• Final readiness checks:
1. Ensure all documents (CV, certificates, and references) are in order and tailored to the role
2. Verify that your resume clearly highlights compliance experience, donor interactions, and sector-specific expertise
3. Prepare to demonstrate field readiness, such as familiarity with Bangladesh’s regulatory environment or local donor networks
4. Maintain a professional tone in all communications, reflecting respect for both donor and local contexts
• Documents and behavior:
• Submit a concise CV with clear sections on grants managed, donor experience, and compliance roles
• Include letters of recommendation from former NGO partners or donors
• Demonstrate punctuality, responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Stay adaptable for remote work, ensuring you can meet deadlines and collaborate with teams across time zones
• Key skills employers expect:
• Mastery of grant proposal writing, including technical narratives, budgets, and compliance frameworks like PSEA and data protection
• Proven ability to manage complex donor relationships, especially with international bodies like UN, World Bank, or private-sector entities
• Strong project management skills to coordinate multi-country teams and ensure adherence to donor guidelines
• Expertise in partner selection and management, with a focus on private-sector collaboration (CSR, shared value, etc.)
• Excellent communication in both English and Bangla, with a clear understanding of local donor priorities
• Experience to highlight:
• Prior work with NGOs or social enterprises, particularly those aligned with education, climate, or livelihoods in Bangladesh
• Track record of securing multi-year grants (≥$500k) and managing sub-grants or sub-contracts
• Experience in compliance and safeguarding, especially with donor audits or risk assessments
• Field-based roles that demonstrate impact measurement, such as designing logframes or MEL plans
• Education and certifications:
• Emphasize a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA in Public Relations, Business, or Social Sciences)
• Highlight certifications in donor compliance (e.g., PSEA, Safeguarding), project management (e.g., PMP), or social research methods
• Include any training in donor-specific rules (e.g., USAID, FCDO, or World Bank guidelines)
• Tools and software:
• Proficiency in donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, GrantSphere)
• Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or MS Project for tracking grant timelines
• Knowledge of compliance checklists and risk assessment templates for donor audits
• Interview preparation:
1. Research Light of Hope’s mission and recent projects to align your answers with their priorities
2. Prepare case studies of past grants you managed, focusing on outcomes like funding secured or partnerships built
3. Practice explaining how you balance donor requirements with local community needs, using specific examples
4. Be ready to discuss private-sector engagement strategies, such as co-creation models or CSR partnerships
• Final readiness checks:
1. Ensure all documents (CV, certificates, and references) are in order and tailored to the role
2. Verify that your resume clearly highlights compliance experience, donor interactions, and sector-specific expertise
3. Prepare to demonstrate field readiness, such as familiarity with Bangladesh’s regulatory environment or local donor networks
4. Maintain a professional tone in all communications, reflecting respect for both donor and local contexts
• Documents and behavior:
• Submit a concise CV with clear sections on grants managed, donor experience, and compliance roles
• Include letters of recommendation from former NGO partners or donors
• Demonstrate punctuality, responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Stay adaptable for remote work, ensuring you can meet deadlines and collaborate with teams across time zones
