Fundraising Officer- Proposal Writer

**Job Title**: Fundraising Officer - Proposal Writer
**Location**: Pune
**Experience Required**: 2-4 years in proposal writing or fundraising in climate, agriculture, rural development space.

**About WOTR**

WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust), established in 1993, is currently working across 8 states of India and has touched over 8.4 M Lives. Over the last 32 years, WOTR has been at the forefront of sustainable development and resilience-building in India’s semi-arid regions. Emerging from watershed development, our journey has transitioned to focus on an Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategy, addressing the whole rural ecosystem as a cohesive entity, through watershed centric land and water management, integrated water resources management, biodiversity conservation, climate resilient, nature
- aligned agriculture, employment and livelihoods diversification, women’s empowerment, nutrition, health, drinking water and sanitation and local institution building.

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a strategic thinker and skilled communicator (writing and speaking) to join our team as a **Senior Fundraising Officer (Proposal Writer)**. In this full-time role based at WOTR’s Pune office, you will lead the development of compelling grant proposals, pitch decks, RFP responses, and concept notes that align with WOTR/ W-CReS’ mission and resonate with donors. You will work closely with fundraisers, program directors, senior management, researchers and regional leads to create high-quality, data-driven narratives that effectively communicate complex field interventions, knowledge gaps and critical community needs. This role involves coordinating with in-house project development teams to craft the narrative portions of technical, financial, and commercial proposals, mentoring a junior writer, contributing to fundraising strategy, and engaging with donors to support the organization’s mission of uplifting vulnerable rural communities.

**Required Qualifications & Skills**
- A deep passion and curiosity for rural development and a strong commitment to uplifting vulnerable rural communities from poverty.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in proposal writing, content writing, communications, grant writing, or secondary research.
- A talent for reporting and documentation, combined with a creative mindset and exceptional writing skills.
- Excellent visual communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and engaging slides or infographics.
- Proficiency in at least one visual tool such as Canva.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
- The ability to work independently, demonstrating diligence and initiative without requiring constant supervision.
- A curiosity to explore innovative storytelling methods and new tools for business development.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
- A collaborative spirit, with the ability to build strong networks and relationships within the organization.
- An interest in national and international business affairs with an ability to understand the business dynamics to tap funding opportunities
- A solution-oriented mindset, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Patience and compassion, understanding the challenges of working within the often unstructured nature of the Indian non-profit sector.
- Willingness to travel at least once in 2 months.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work Location: In person