Peace Brigades
International-Canada (PBI-Canada)

Grant and Report
Writer, temporary, part-time contract, 15 hours/week

Time period: Mid-December (December 15, 2008) to end March 31, 2009

Salary: CAD $21.00 per hour (before taxes)

Location: Ottawa

Currently, PBI-Canada is looking to hire a temporary, part-time contract position. This post will be responsible for conducting a full range of activities required to support PBI-Canada’s grant and report writing activities. Tasks would include, writing proposals and reports to a variety of donors, including foundations, faith groups, and government departments.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the National Director:  

* Acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of the organization, and use that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all of PBI’s projects and programmes for which grants will be
sought and reported on.

* Compile information for writing and editing grant applications and reports, using strong expository writing skills.

* Research grant-making organizations and other organizational donor opportunities (such as faith groups, trade
unions, government departments, foundations) analyse opportunities to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programmes.

* As time available, assist in the writing of promotional materials and documents to support the work of PBI-Canada.

Qualifications:

* English Fluency, both written and spoken

* Excellent written communication skills, ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals and reports

* Excellent critical thinking skills

* Strong editing skills

* Attention to detail

* Knowledge of human rights discourse and previous experience with non-profit organizations

* Experience working in deadline-driven environments

* Able to work well in a team environment and to handle multiple assignments

* Past experience in proposal and report writing

* Fluency in French an asset

* Strong computer skills in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to use the Internet effectively.

Interested applicants should

* E-mail a single document including a resume, cover letter, three references

* One sample of your writing, preferably a project proposal or report used for funders, in MS Word or PDF format

* Send your application to: jobsearch[at]pbicanada.org

Applications will be accepted up until 6:00 PM EST, Friday, December 11, 2008.

 PBI is an equal opportunity employer. PBI does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, disability, ethnic background, national origin, gender, race, class, sexual orientation or veteran status.

 No phone calls or inquiry emails about the position can be accepted.  We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 For more information about Peace Brigades International you can visit: www.peacebrigades.org