Proposal Writer
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is vibrant and cosmopolitan, striving towards global excellence and stature. Ranked amongst the top 4% in the QS World Class Universities Ranking and 61st in the QS BRICS World Class Universities Ranking, UJ is recognised as an international university of choice. As a University, we aim to enrich our academic profile and develop UJ as the pan-African epicenter of critical intellectual inquiry.
Job description
- Developing concept notes, generic proposals, and customised proposals for various donors
- Working with project leaders and senior members of the executive to conceptualise project narratives and budgets
- Translating the University’s vision and mission into project strategies
- Developing and producing communications material including the donor newsletter and projects publication
- Developing project communications material for the Development and Alumni website
- Advising and copy-editing project-related communications material for the Development and Alumni Department
- Developing talking points for the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other senior executives at donor and alumni events
- Oversee, liaise and work closely with Communication Manager
Minimum requirements
- An NQF 7 or equivalent tertiary qualification in Communications, PR, Fundraising, and Development studies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a fundraising or donor-focussed environment with responsibility for:
- producing fundraising publications, researching, and drafting strategic donor articles and messages.
- Excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing, and project management skills.
- High professional and ethical standards for handling information.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meeting deadlines
- The ability to work across different Institutional disciplines to establish confidence with senior executives, faculty, and other stakeholders.
- Strong people skills and diverse cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
- The ability to work independently combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve the UJ strategic goals
- Possess the maturity to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally and with integrity
- Be resourceful and independent, yet comfortable working within a strong team-oriented and integrated fundraising as well as communications environment
- Working knowledge of funding cycles among foundations, corporates, and trusts
- Experience of communications and print and electronic media content development
- Knowledge of the academic research environment
- Have a sound knowledge of general fundraising practices and current trends in this area
- Have excellent knowledge of SA corporate environment, BBBEE policies and Government agencies
- To have experience in developing and delivering on fundraising strategies and business plans
- Offer strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable proposal-writing skills
- Have excellent computer skills ( Presentations, Reporting and related correspondence and finances)
- To Travel locally, nationally and internationally, and work evenings and weekends as required.
- Proposal writing Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project, operations and Time planning
- Networking and relationship building
- Good Communication skills
- Persuading and influencing
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
