About Helping Hands for Women Organization (HHWO)

HHWO, is a humanitarian non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and non-partisan, national organization founded by its ardent founders in 2014. HHWO is registered in the Ministry of Economy (MOEC) with registration number (#3291) dated 28-09-2014.

At HHWO, we seek to build a future in which all Afghans - regardless of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religion - experience a life of dignity and comfort, free from hunger, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, violence, and backwardness.

Our overall mission is to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, provide and promote access to health care and education, provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), promote gender equality, and provide child protection services to vulnerable and underprivileged children by putting an emphasis on their education, nutrition, health, and participation in sports. We also put a lot of effort into developing the skills of both men and women, increasing their social and legal awareness, assisting them in becoming equal partners, active citizens, and key decision-makers, allowing them to assume leadership positions, addressing women's needs, and advocating for local issues through which the vulnerable groups can assert their dignity and pursue human rights and peace.

Position Summary

The Proposal Writer / Resource Mobilization Senior Specialist will play a pivotal role in securing funding for Helping Hands for Women Organization through the development of high-quality proposals, donor engagement, and effective resource mobilization strategies. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, writing high-quality proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors and partners to secure financial support for HHWO’s programs and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development:

• • Lead the development of concept notes, proposals, and grant applications in collaboration with program teams and relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Managing Director, Head of Programs, finance, and other relevant departments to gather necessary information and inputs for proposals.
  • Ensure proposals are well-written, compelling, and compliant with donor requirements, focusing on impact, sustainability, and alignment with HHWO’s mission and objectives.

Resource Mobilization Strategy:

• • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy aligned with HHWO’s fundraising goals and programmatic priorities.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify new funding opportunities from UN agencies, INGOs, foundations, corporations, and other potential donors.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors, partners, and stakeholders to enhance HHWO’s visibility and funding prospects.

Grant Management:

• • Manage the process of preparing and submitting grant applications, including budget development, narrative writing, and compliance with donor regulations.
  • Coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, highlighting program achievements and impact.

Capacity Building:

• • Provide training and capacity building support to HHWO staff on proposal writing, resource mobilization techniques, and donor relations.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within HHWO to strengthen organizational capacity in resource mobilization.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• • Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of resource mobilization activities, tracking success rates of proposals submitted, funds secured, and donor satisfaction.
  • Feedback and Improvement: Use monitoring data to continuously improve proposal writing techniques, strategies, and approaches based on lessons learned and feedback from donors.

Communication and Visibility:

• • Support the development of communication materials, including case studies, success stories, and impact reports, to enhance HHWO’s visibility and credibility among donors and partners.
  • Represent HHWO in external forums, conferences, and meetings related to resource mobilization and fundraising, promoting organizational achievements and capabilities.

Education:

• • Master’s degree in International Development, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in proposal writing, resource mobilization, and grant management within the international development sector, and donor engagement within the non-profit sector.
  • Able to measure risk, and allow for data-driven solutions. 

Skills: 

• • Proven track record of successfully securing grants and funding from diverse donors, including UN agencies, foundations, and international organizations.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely in English; proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative resource mobilization strategies and approaches.
  • Strong understanding of donor regulations, proposal development processes, and grant management.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Great understanding of Community, people, and their needs.

Languages: Written and Spoken Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both.

Location: Kabul

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed CV, and samples of successful proposals or writing samples to hr.hhwo@gmail.com and CC director.hhwo@gmail.com

• Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number in the subject line of your email.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Our recruitment process operates on a rolling basis, meaning we may reach out to and interview candidates shortly after the job posting goes live.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Submission Email:

To:   hr.hhwo@gmail.com

CC:  director.hhwo@gmail.com