JOB TITLE: Sustainable Development Grants & Proposal Associate
DEPT: Program Development & Fundraising | REPORTS TO: Grants & Partnerships Manager LOCATION: Tunis Office | TYPE: Full-Time | EXP: 1–3 Years
ABOUT SUNUP
Mission-driven organization advancing transparent, SDG-aligned sustainable development solutions with communities, governments, and global donors.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Secure funding and amplify impact by leading proposal development, donor engagement, and strategic communications. You’ll craft compelling narratives, manage grant pipelines, and translate technical sustainability work into persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
�� Grants & Proposals
- Identify, screen, and track funding opportunities (donors, CSR, impact investors). • Draft and edit concept notes, EoIs, and full proposals aligned with SDGs/ESG standards. • Collaborate with program, M&E & finance teams on narratives, budgets, and logical frameworks.
�� Communications & Donor Engagement
- Develop pitch decks, donor briefs, impact stories, and presentation materials.
- Support donor meetings, partnership outreach, and stakeholder communications. • Translate technical data into clear, audience-tailored content for internal/external use.
�� Operations & Learning
- Manage grant calendars, deadlines, and compliance documentation.
- Assist with donor reporting and archive best practices for institutional learning.
- Research emerging funding trends (blended finance, green bonds, climate finance).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s in Sustainable Development, Communications, International Development, or related field.
- 1–3 years in grant writing, fundraising, or strategic communications (NGO/impact sector preferred).
- Proven success in 2+ funding applications; strong writing, research, and storytelling skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, CRM/database tools, and collaborative platforms (Asana, Notion, Google Workspace).
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and skilled at cross-functional collaboration.
- Preferred: M&E experience, grant software (Salesforce NPSP, Fluxx), or climate finance knowledge.
WE OFFER
Competitive compensation, mentorship, and a purpose-driven culture focused on measurable impact.
APPLY
Send resume, cover letter, and one writing/communications sample to hello.sunup.mena@gmail.com by June 10th, 2026.