Grant writer (focus on international organizations)

компания "международный технопарк it-стартапов «astana hub»" it export development office by astana hub in almaty is looking for a project manager who will be focusing on partnership development with international financial organizations and development agencies like the world bank, undp, ebrd, usaid and others. an ideal candidate has background in think tanks or policy-oriented civil service, nonprofit management, economics academia, focusing on a high-priority area. the position requires a well-rounded profile: excellent social skills, analytical skills and high motivation, the candidate also needs to be comfortable working with large and potentially bureaucratic organizations. the role also implies identifying new sources of funding and coordinating grаntapplications. the project manager will be leading strategic aspects of proposal development for sеlесtdonors, and as necessary, serving as a liaison to the donors. responsibilities: cultivating and maintaining relationships with international financial organizations and development agencies, as well as donors; producing a wide range of online and offline communications; manage overall grаntefforts; identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process; document payments and expenditure; oversee if the grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organization; prepare progress reports; monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded programs; manage grаntdatabases; engage with donor agencies. skills: proven track record of successful grants programs coordination methodical and strategic thinking excellent communication skills project management skills budgeting and accounting experience knowledge of donor agencies strong writing skills. english and russian level b2 and above employment type: full-time location: almaty, kazakhstan