CSR Grant Officer (For grant in charitable foundation) – Wildlife SOS

Wildlife SOS, since it’s inception in 1995, has launched various initiatives to protect India’s endangered animals as well as their natural habitat; including anti-poaching activity, rescue and rehabilitation facilities and in-situ habitat conservation. Our holistic programs have helped tribal communities move away from their dependency on commercial use of wildlife and illegal wildlife trade, turning instead to sustainable and long term trades. Wildlife SOS has been nurtured and grown from humble beginnings, by committed, dedicated individuals with passion and has now become one of the premier wildlife rescue organisations in the world. It’s internationally respected track record speaks for itself.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting the foundation in the selection, implementation and monitoring of charitable grants for social causes.
• Fostering relations between the organisation and grantees
• Reporting on foundation and grant utilization progress activities to top management
• Assist in development and recommendation of the grant budget.
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
• Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval.
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
• Travel to attend meetings or news conferences
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• A master’s degree in Social Welfare
• Experience of working with charitable organizations, social causes and NGOs will be an added benefit
• Good leadership qualities, Logical and analytical thinking skills
• A passion for social welfare community support, charitable cause and animal welfare
• Ability to work with different types of people
• Work as a team player and be able to motivate staff members
• Willingness to work from office or site for 6 days in a week
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
• A pleasant personality
• Proficient in Hindi, English and Marathi – both written and verbal.
• Ability to complete tasks according to timelines.
• Ability to multitask and handle a variety of projects at once.
• Outcome Oriented person

Please send CV/resume to careers@wildlifesos.org if interested in any position. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s ability and experience