Grant and Research Writer

About OEF

Oluwafemi Ebenezer Foundation (OEF) is a Nigerian humanitarian and community-impact nonprofit. We provide practical relief, support dignity and help underserved people and communities move towards greater safety, health, learning, opportunity and social connection. Feed Someone is our founding movement and flagship outreach initiative.

About the opportunity

The Grant and Research Writer strengthens OEF's ability to identify suitable funding opportunities and prepare credible applications. The role sources both local and international grants, turning programme plans, organisational information and reliable research into clear, persuasive funding materials.

Who we are looking for

A resourceful, analytical and self-directed researcher and persuasive writer with remote-working experience who can interpret funder requirements, organise complex information, and develop evidence-led applications. Prior experience sourcing or drafting local and international grants is strongly preferred. Applicants must be adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to imparting positive values in others. Professional English writing ability is essential; Hausa language ability is a valuable asset. Readiness to travel for occasional community outreaches in the near future to gain firsthand project context is required.

Nice to have: Familiarity with Google Workspace, grant databases, funding portals, opportunity trackers, CRM tools, and AI-enabled research or drafting tools. Applicants should be able to use AI as a productivity aid while independently checking sources, figures and eligibility information. The ability to learn new platforms quickly is valued.

Core responsibilities

• Research grants, institutional funders, bilateral donors and partnership opportunities aligned with OEF's mission, both locally and internationally.
• Review funding guidelines, deadlines, compliance requirements and application criteria.
• Draft concept notes, proposal sections, application responses and partner briefs in clear, evidence-led English.
• Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline with requirements, deadlines and next actions.
• Coordinate with programme and leadership contributors to gather evidence, budgets and supporting information.

Expectations

• A commitment of 10 hours per week for at least three months, arranged flexibly around agreed deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical and persuasive writing skills.
• Accuracy when working with evidence, budgets, eligibility rules and submission requirements.
• Consistent delivery against application and internal review deadlines.
• Sound judgement when identifying information gaps or unsupported claims.
• Initiative to identify promising opportunities, develop persuasive approaches and progress agreed research or drafting work independently.

Benefits and experience

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit grant research, international funding sourcing and proposal development.
• Access to modern research, collaboration, productivity and AI-enabled tools.
• Learning resources, practical training and relevant certification opportunities.
• Professional recognition through verified LinkedIn experience and performance-based references or recommendations.
• Potential consideration for future paid opportunities based on performance and organisational needs.