For nearly half a century, the resilient nation of Afghanistan has confronted the profound challenges of conflict, natural disasters, and economic hardships. Amidst this enduring struggle, hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals, including poor orphans, widows, the homeless, disabled, and the needy, reside in the country, relying solely on the benevolence of the Almighty.

In response to this humanitarian crisis, a group comprising scholars, university professors, and compassionate individuals established Ehsas Welfare and Social Services Organization (EWSSO). Motivated by a sense of duty both as human beings and adherents to religious principles, they pledged to address the pressing needs within Afghan society.

Since its inception, EWSSO has steadfastly dedicated itself to alleviating the burdens faced by the underprivileged. The organization has committed to bridging the gap between the affluent and the needy by conscientiously channeling donations and funds to those deserving, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to honesty and fidelity in its philanthropic endeavors.

Position Overview

EWSSO is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Proposal Writer to join its Development team. The Proposal Writer will play a key role in mobilizing resources by researching funding opportunities and producing high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports. The successful candidate will translate complex programmatic and technical information into clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives that align with donor priorities and organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Research, draft, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and donor reports to institutional donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Research & Funding Identification

• Identify and analyze new funding opportunities aligned with EWSSO’s strategic objectives and programmatic priorities.

Content Development

• Synthesize program designs, budgets, indicators, and data into concise, coherent, and donor-focused narratives suitable for diverse audiences.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Program, Finance, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams to collect accurate information, develop project designs, logical frameworks, and realistic budgets.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all submissions fully comply with donor guidelines, eligibility requirements, formatting standards, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized records of proposals, donor communications, and submission outcomes.

Knowledge Management

• Develop and maintain a centralized database of donor profiles, proposal templates, boilerplate content, success stories, and supporting documentation.

Donor Reporting

• Support the preparation and submission of timely, accurate, and high-quality interim and final donor reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional writing experience, preferably in proposal or grant writing within the NGO, non-profit, or international development sector.
• Proven track record of developing successful funding proposals for institutional donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies), private foundations, and corporate donors.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong research, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with grants management systems or CRM databases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in sectors such as Emergency Response, Development, Agriculture, Public Health, Climate Justice, WASH, and Gender Equality.
• Solid understanding of the project cycle management approach, logical frameworks, and theories of change.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting related to grant proposals.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural, remote, or hybrid teams.

Please write the position name and Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email. Applicants should attach their CV and cover letter in email and send it to hr@ewsso.org