Swift Minds: is a fully fledged consultancy firm based in Kampala, Uganda that provides cutting edge consulting solutions to our clients in Various sectors including Agriculture, Telecommunication, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining, Banking, Oil and Gas, NGOs and Government.

Our services include: Recruitment, Payroll Management, Outsourcing, capacity development, Management Consulting and Project management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Role Purpose: We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our team and lead our efforts in securing funding on behalf of our clients

A Grant Writer’s responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, and working with our leadership team to ensure client satisfaction

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Develop a grant making strategy and Assist with the execution of the development department’s strategy
• Identify grant funding opportunities
• Write, submit and manage grant proposals
• Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents on behalf of our clients
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Development to send benefactors newsletters and to promote on-site tours
• Collaborate with management to compile monthly and annual reports

Qualifications and Experience
• Proven work experience of at least 5 years as a Grant Writer or similar role
• Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals
• Great with MS Office Word and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in creative writing or related field