The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America), the Division of Programme Support and Coordination and the Division of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT). It provides strategic direction for the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme, and is responsible (in close collaboration with Member States) for the planning, formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programme.

The objective of PACT is to assist Member States, within the IAEA’s one-house approach to cancer control and working closely with regional Divisions in the Department of Technical Cooperation as well as other relevant Departments and Offices, to introduce, expand and improve their cancer care capacity by integrating radiotherapy into a comprehensive cancer control programme that maximizes its therapeutic effectiveness and public health impact. The Division of PACT is headed by the Director PACT, who reports to the Deputy Director General of the Department of Technical Cooperation.

Main Purpose

The purpose of the assignment is to provide technical input to the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Team in fundraising activities for the Agency’s activities. The consultant will search and identify available grants from Non-Traditional donors, IFIs, Development Agencies, Private Sector, etc. The consultant will additionally prepare draft grant applications using persuasive language and facts.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Identify grant funding opportunities from Traditional and Non-Traditional Donors.
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
• Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Maintain positive relationships with potential donors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities. 

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area (master’s degree preferred)
• A minimum of two years’ proven work experience as a Grant Writer or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.
• Experience in Project management. 

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 300, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.