WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GRANT WRITER IN ATHENS, GREECE

WHAT IS OUR PROJECT ABOUT: 

Saffron Kitchen Project (SKP) supports displaced persons by creating opportunity and fostering community through food. We are a registered non-profit organisation that creates high quality, nutritious meals for vulnerable communities in Athens. Inspired by multiple cultures and traditions, we aim to do three things simultaneously: Nourish, Train, Employ. 

Our first pillar - Nourish – entails providing people with warm, nutritious and inventive meals in a dignified and sustainable way. We partner with several organisations that support vulnerable people throughout Athens, distributing delicious meals whilst avoiding food waste as much as possible. 

The second pillar – Train – offers free culinary education and vocational training in partnership with IEK Delta. In an effort to prepare our students for work in the hospitality industry, the programme comprises culinary skills as well as soft skills training such as teamwork, leadership and time management. Upon completion students will receive a recognised EOPEP certificate which will aid them in entering the job market.

Finally, the third pillar – Employ – demonstrates our commitment to tackling unemployment in Greece by not only employing but also generating job opportunities for people from the refugee community. 

We are looking for a passionate and committed Grant Writer to join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and coordinating the organisation’s fundraising strategy

Preparing grant proposals by determining concept, gathering information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals

Meeting proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval and transmittal

Overseeing the research, development, submission and tracking of grant proposals

Maintaining a calendar of funding opportunities

Responding to enquiries regarding our current funding objectives and proposals

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age: 21

Minimum time commitment: 6 months

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism or other related field with minimum of 2 years grant writing or administration experience and a proven track record of funding proposals. Alternatively, we accept candidates with no bachelor degree and 2 to 4 years of experience.

Experience in grant writing for a non-for-profit grassroots

Experience in grant writing for small to medium grants for grassroots 

Track record of successful proposals

Excellent writing and computer skills

Database management skills

Highly organised with the ability to follow up on processes

Able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work product within tight time constraints

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience working with vulnerable communities, preferably in Greece

Knowledge of fundraising information sources

Saffron Kitchen Project particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

We highly welcome applications from currently under represented groups such as ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ candidates

WHAT WE OFFER

Payments based on pre-approved day rate, dependant on experience

Ongoing support and skills development 

A dynamic and multicultural environment

Flexible working schedule and possibility of working remotely

References 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications including cover letter, portfolio of successful fundraising applications  and resume can be directed to evelina@saffronkitchenproject.org 

Please insert as the subject of your email: “Application: Grant Writing SKP”.