Temporary Job Opportunities At African People & Wildlife (APW)

Temporary Job Opportunities At African People & Wildlife (APW) 

Position: Part-time Grant Writer – Arusha 
About this organization
African People & Wildlife (APW) works to ensure a future where humans and wild animals coexist and thrive. Working in Tanzania, we partner with rural communities to create effective, sustainable solutions that improve the lives of rural Africans while protecting the natural world. To do this, we implement an internationally-recognized model of community-driven conservation that establishes long-term relationships with local people based on the respectful integration of science and tradition. Our programs are designed to achieve a balance between environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods

Consultancy Description and Responsibilities:
APW is seeking a motivated individual with consummate writing skills to work as a part-time grant writer. Applicants should have experience preparing grant proposals for a variety of donors, including government agencies (e.g. USAID, DFID, and AFD), public grant-makers, and private foundations. Demonstration of success is required. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, though candidates with a master’s degree are strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with a degree in a related field to conservation or development and/or familiarity with East African conservation, though neither is a requirement. The selected individual will work remotely in collaboration with APW team members in the US and Tanzania.

• Support will be provided based on an hourly rate commensurate with experience. 
• Estimated Hours per Week: Flexible, depending on grant applications and deadlines. An estimate of 5-10 hours per week is a reasonable guideline. 
• 4-Year Degree Required Professional 
• This is a consultancy position; no benefits offered. 
• Level of Language Proficiency
• Consummate, English writing skills required. 

To Apply: 
APW is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit an updated CV, cover letter, and three references to info@africanpeoplewildlife.org. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the consultancy is filled.