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9 Oct 2014

Full-Time Writing & Research Specialist for Social Enterprises

Smarter Good, Inc – Posted by npascual Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Job Description

Organization Description:

Smarter Good is an innovative global services firm for social sector organizations – a for-profit company with a strong social mission and focus on systemic change. Our clients are social entrepreneur-led nonprofit organizations with measurable impact and a unique theory of change. We create more impact by scaling their solutions to the size of the need, helping solve our world’s most intractable problems. Our clients focus on a spectrum of issues including: design for impact, maternal health, impact sourcing, economic empowerment, media, girls’ education, disaster preparedness and social entrepreneurship acceleration. Smarter Good is led by Jane Leu, an award-winning social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow.

Job Description:

Writing & Research Specialists will analyze data and apply strategic thought to create compelling grant proposals, reports and other program-related content to develop high-impact growth strategies for social enterprises. Successful candidates have a global outlook and a commitment to help social sector organizations around the world scale impact. The post is based in our Manila office, where we deliver grants research, proposal writing and management support to global nonprofit organizations.

*Do not submit a cover letter when completing this application. Instead, please answer the three short questions thoughtfully.

REQUIREMENTS

The position will require you to:

Research on foundations, corporations, government agencies and other potential funders
Analyze data to craft effective, fact-based arguments and proposal strategies
Communicate with and write for some of the world’s most progressive social enterprises
Meet writing deadlines with a consistently high level of quality and attention to detail
Desired Skills and Experience:

At least three (3) years of full-time business or technical writing experience; and/or two (2) years of qualitative research
A degree from a top-ranked university
A strong command of English (US), with excellent grammatical standards and solid writing skills
Experience and/or genuine interest in international development, social entrepreneurship and the nonprofit sector
Grant proposal writing experience preferred
Must combine a flair for the creative with an analytical approach
Independent thinker, team player, open to peer-sharing and brainstorming
Leadership qualities, integrity and strong work ethic

Reporting Responsibilities:
Supervisor: Manager, Writing Team

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their applications via this link: http://smarter-good.workable.com/jobs/4461

Job Categories: Social Entrepreneurship. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: fundraising, grant writing, and proposal writing.

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