Grant and proposal writing

Host entity: Child Health Advocacy Initiative

Application deadline: 26/10/2026

Mission and objectives

MISSION:
To improve the health,nutrition,protection and wellbeing of women,children and young people through advocacy,education,and community based interventions.

OBJECTIVES:
To promote maternal and child health,nutrition, child protection and education. Empower women and young people and build partnerships that improve the well- being of vulnerable communities.

Assignment context

Child Health Advocacy Initiative is a non profit organisation committed to improving the health ,nutrition, protection and overall well being of women,children and young people in Nigeria.
CHAI implements advocacy, awareness, capacity building and community based programmes in areas including maternal and child health, nutrition and breastfeeding, child protection ,girl child empowernment ,school safety and youth skills develpment.
As CHAI expands its programmes , the organisation seeks online volunteers to support with resource mobilisation and grant applications.

Task description

Support resource mobilisation by researching grant opportunities and developing clear, persuasive funding proposals aligned with the organisation’s mission. Responsibilities include reviewing donor requirements, drafting concept notes and grant applications, collaborating with programme teams on project plans and budgets, and ensuring submissions are accurate and delivered on time.

Skills and experience

Strong research, writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and persuasive funding proposals. Experience in identifying grant opportunities, interpreting donor requirements, drafting concept notes, and preparing project budgets is desirable. Attention to detail, time management, teamwork, and an understanding of nonprofit or development projects are also valuable.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.