Country: India
Closing date: 04 Feb 2019
About Blossom
Blossom is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community – especially women and children. The projects and activities of Blossom Trust fall into four main areas of focus:
- Children: Working with kids affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB to ensure they have access to education, health care and safety
- Transgender community: A new project working with the community on HIV/AIDS testing and education
- Sustainable Agriculture: Projects related to Dayspring Organic Farm
- Health: Community-based prevention and care of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes
More information may be found on the website.
What We're Looking For
Blossom Trust is seeking a highly motivated Project Development Officer to help us grow and develop projects through planning and implementing projects and assisting in grant writing and fundraising. It is important that you have analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong attention to detail and are able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. You will work in a small team, under Blossoms Director and Project Coordinator, but be primarily self-directed and adaptable to ever-changing situations.
If you have what it takes stay focused on the project at hand no matter the challenges and to make the needs of the marginalized in our community seen and heard, then you are the kind of person we are looking for.
Duration & Start Date
The successful candidate will be based in Virudhunagar,Tamil Nadu, on a full-time basis (9:30-6:30, Monday to Saturday) for a minimum period of 3 months. With the option for time off and to work remotely throughout India.
Start date is February. interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. .
Responsibilities
- Organisation : You may be working on several projects at once under tight deadlines. Develop and track internal calendar of donor deadlines for reporting, proposals, and other engagement moments.
Prepare: Concept papers, donor reports and proposals, project outlines, and SOPs
Assist Director and Project Coordinator: monitoring and evaluating projects success and making the necessary changes, researching successful project implementation methods and incorporating them
Fundraising and Proposal Writing : To develop a proposal for the assigned project you must familiarize yourself with our programs, goals and financial needs as well as current trends and best practices in the development field. Then assist with grant writing and donor relations. Identify relevant funding opportunities, flag requests for proposals and other grant opportunities.
Qualifications and Skills Bachelors degree in relevant field
Proficiency in written and spoken English required
Excellent communication skills with multi-cultural staff
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs, spreadsheet and drive
Email proficient
Social Media literate
Excellent grammar and strong research skills needed
Experience in organizing and prioritizing own work
Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive
Demonstrated interest in international issues and non-profit work
Competencies
- Work well under pressure
- Adaptable
- Patient
- Respectful of diversity and cultural differences
Compensation
- 3000 Rupees per month
- 3 simple meals a day 6 days a week & Basic Accommodation
How to apply:
Please send a CV along with a cover letter highlighting your interest to Jalysa Henard at blossom.projectcoordinator@gmail.com