Grant Writer, Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Grant Writer

Department: Aga Khan University - Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Organization: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Position Type: Full-Time

Introduction:

Aga Khan University (AKU), chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual who will be responsible for aligning faculty research proposals with the preferences and requirements of potential funders. This position requires a deep understanding of the social sciences and education sectors and proven experience in writing successful grant proposals.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Key Responsibility:

Editing & Refinement of Draft Proposals:

• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and faculty member to refine the first drafts of grant proposals.
• Ensure that proposals are well written, concise, and in alignment with the goals of the faculty while addressing the specific requirements of the funding body.

Funder Alignment & Research:

• Identify potential grant opportunities that aligned with the research and development goals of AKU-IED.
• Analyse and study the preferences of various funders to ensure the proposal content is tailored to meet the specific expectations of each funder, creating a strong alignment between faculty projects and funding sources.
• Advise faculty on the suitable funding by matching the project opportunities, ensuring alignment with funders’ priorities and areas of interest.

Proposal Matching & Customization:

• Review and modify proposals to meet the distinct requirements and priorities of different funding agencies.
• Ensure that all the submissions follow the technical guidelines, specifications, formatting standard, and submission protocols provided by funders.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain and organize records of all submitted proposals and grant opportunities.
• Keep track of funding outcomes, track progress and success rates of grant applications.

Trainings and Workshops:

• Design and facilitate training sessions and workshops to strengthen grant writing skills among faculty members and PhD students.

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in education, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Experience:

• Proven experience in developing, writing and editing successful grant proposals in the fields of education and social sciences, with a track record of securing research and development grants.
• Experience in academic writing support, including editing theses and other scholarly documents.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong research, writing, and editing skills, with sharp eye for attention to detail and a solid understanding of academic research language.
• Ability to tailor content to meet the demands of a wide variety of funders, including international agencies and foundations.
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting funder guidelines to ensure proposals align with both funder priorities and faculty research interests.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities, with the capacity to handle multiple proposals and competing deadlines effectively.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.