Grant Writer (Europe)

• Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission.

• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements.

• Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skill set.

• Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities.

• Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships.

• Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; degree in scientific/technical field preferred. Priority given to applicants with graduate degrees.

• Fluency in written English required.

• Must have a minimum of six years of experience in grant writing.
  • Candidates with specific grant writing experience are strongly preferred (ex: Horizon, LIFE, EIC, and Innovation Fund)

• Significant scientific and/or technical knowledge will be necessary to adequately engage the climate and technical subject areas.
  • Preferred knowledge in hard tech, including, but not limited to, the following: renewables, energy, carbon, batteries/storage, industrial decarbonization, hydrogen, clean fuels, geothermal, grid technologies, cement/concrete, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear.

• Good oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and have the ability to understand and utilize spreadsheet equations.

• Ability to maintain project schedules and deadlines.

• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated, while thriving in a startup company culture and fast-paced work environment.

• Cogent, compelling, and organized writing style, as well as outstanding grammar and research skills.

• Must have the equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications.

• Must be mission-driven and have a clear understanding of the importance of quickly and effectively addressing the climate crisis. 

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