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Grant Writer / Proposal Writer – US Foundations (Remote, Kenya-Based)

Two Max Group
Kenya Posted 1 month ago

Job Description

GRANT WRITER / PROPOSAL WRITER – US FOUNDATIONS Remote Position (Kenya-Based) Company: Two Max Group POSITION OVERVIEW Two Max Group, a US-based organization dedicated to enabling clients to flourish through quality healthcare and housing initiatives, is seeking an experienced grant writer to strengthen its fundraising efforts. You will partner with a senior US-based grant writer to identify funding opportunities from American sources and develop compelling first-draft proposals and fundraising materials. We particularly value candidates with backgrounds in Kenya's NGO and donor sectors, including experience with USAID, UN agencies, and international foundations. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Research and identify funding prospects across US foundations, corporate donors, and government grant programs Author letters of inquiry, full grant proposals, budget narratives, and accompanying supporting documents in US English tailored to American funders Organize and maintain the proposal library, funder database, and submission tracking calendar Integrate AI writing assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT into our editing workflow while maintaining rigorous accuracy verification WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Master's degree with a minimum of two years of hands-on proposal writing experience for funded projects. Prior work with major donors including USAID, UN bodies, DFID/FCDO, or private foundations is highly preferred. Please specify the funders you have written for in your application materials. Excellent English writing skills with demonstrated ability to craft proposals in authentic US style for American audiences, moving beyond British or traditional donor-report conventions Robust research capabilities and a proven track record of consistently meeting deadlines Experience or comfort level with AI-assisted writing platforms is a plus WORK SCHEDULE Flexible and asynchronous arrangement with a 2–3 hour weekly overlap window from 7–10 PM EAT on weekdays