Climate Finance Solutions

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divh2Grant Writer (Europe)/h2pClimate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a global consultancy that helps companies and organizations secure large-scale grant funding to develop and scale their high-impact climate solutions. The CFS team has a strong track record of success, having secured over $1.6 billion in grant funding. CFS is mission-driven, aiming to provide equitable access to the climate funding ecosystem. It is focused on supporting high-impact, climate-related ventures, and training and growing high-potential hires to develop the next class of leaders in climate./ppThis position has significant growth potential, and will provide the candidate a unique opportunity to leverage their proven grant writing and management skills to help develop an ambitious venture in an under-resourced part of the climate industry. As detailed below, it is important for the applicant to not only have relevant experience and a strong skill set, but also to want to be part of a business that can deliver on this potential and fulfill the vision of CFS. To that end, the applicant should be mission-driven, a self-starter, and highly capable of executing not only the day-to-day duties, but also capable of driving impactful initiatives throughout the development of the CFS enterprise. In addition to traditional grant-writing duties, CFS is seeking a candidate who can proactively work with clients to refine projects and business strategies to increase likelihood of funding and overall success./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliWork with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission./liliSupport multiple projects simultaneously./liliSynthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements./liliCarry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skill set./liliAdvise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities./liliLiaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships./liliCreate and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliBachelors degree (or international equivalent) required; degree in scientific/technical field preferred. Priority given to applicants with graduate degrees./liliFluency in written English required./liliMust have a minimum of six years of experience in grant writing. Candidates with specific grant writing experience are strongly preferred (ex: Horizon, LIFE, EIC, and Innovation Fund)./liliSignificant scientific and/or technical knowledge will be necessary to adequately engage the climate and technical subject areas./liliPreferred knowledge in hard tech, including, but not limited to, renewables, energy, carbon, batteries/storage, industrial decarbonization, hydrogen, clean fuels, geothermal, grid technologies, cement/concrete, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear./liliGood oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners./liliMust be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and have the ability to understand and utilize spreadsheet equations./liliAbility to maintain project schedules and deadlines./liliMust be able to work independently and be self-motivated, while thriving in a startup company culture and fast-paced work environment./liliCogent, compelling, and organized writing style, as well as outstanding grammar and research skills./liliMust have the equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications./liliMust be mission-driven and have a clear understanding of the importance of quickly and effectively addressing the climate crisis./li/ulh3Our Commitment to Inclusivity/h3pClimate Finance Solutions values diversity and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. We firmly believe that a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential for addressing the complex challenges of climate change. We promote climate and social justice through our climate projects and within our own team. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communitiesincluding women/non-male folks, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, indigenous people, and people with disabilitiesto apply to positions within the company. CFS is a member company of Empowering Diversity in Clean Tech (EDICT)./ppCompensation: $70 - 100 USD per hour, commensurate with experience Position Type: Contractor Location: Remote/Europe/p/div