Business Development & Grant Writer (Tender & Funding Support)

About the Role

This opportunity is for a proactive, commercially minded Business Development & Grant Writer to help Digitally Organic and its 10 venture businesses win funding, grants, and tender work. The role is centered on producing strong applications that create revenue, spotting suitable funding opportunities, and supporting business development efforts that contribute directly to income.

It is a results-focused position in a fast-moving startup setting, where success is judged by outcomes rather than just activity.

Working Structure

• 4 working days each week
• 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ghana time
• Remote or hybrid, based on business requirements

Key Responsibilities: Grant & Tender Writing

• Find and assess relevant grant and tender opportunities
• Draft, prepare, and submit strong application materials
• Adapt every submission to the specific requirements of each funder or tender
• Create polished, attractive, and professionally organised grant and tender documents
• Make sure applications are not only well written, but also clearly arranged, easy to navigate, and visually compelling
• Apply strong formatting, layout, and structural hierarchy to improve the competitiveness of submissions
• When useful, add tables, visuals, and organised layouts to improve clarity
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect the information needed for applications
• Keep a well-organised record of applications, deadlines, and results

Key Responsibilities: Business Development

• Identify new sources of funding and revenue
• Support outreach to possible partners, funders, and organisations
• Assist with proposals, pitches, and supporting documents
• Help improve the business’s wider funding strategy

Key Responsibilities: Pipeline & Reporting

• Monitor all submitted applications and track outcomes
• Maintain structured records of opportunities and due dates
• Share regular updates on the funding pipeline and progress

Day-to-Day Business Support

When not actively working on grants or tenders, the role will support the Head of Operations with business workload and operational tasks, including:

• Helping manage operational tasks and priorities
• Supporting the coordination of active projects and deadlines
• Assisting with internal workflows and task-tracking systems
• Providing general business support to ease operational pressure
• Helping with documentation, admin work, and internal communication where needed
• Supporting smooth day-to-day operations during busy periods

What Success Looks Like

• Regular submission of high-quality applications
• Strong conversion of applications into funding wins
• Tangible contribution to revenue growth
• Ability to independently spot and manage opportunities
• High presentation and visual standards across all submissions
• Reliable support for operational workload when needed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent written English and communication ability
• Hands-on experience with grant, tender, or funding applications
• Ability to produce professionally formatted and visually appealing documents
• Strong focus on detail, layout, structure, and presentation quality
• Capability to research and evaluate funding opportunities
• Well organised, with the ability to manage several deadlines at once
• Comfortable working independently in a startup environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with SMEs, NGOs, or startups
• Familiarity with UK or international funding platforms
• Background in business development, sales, or proposal writing
• Exposure to CRM systems or task/project management tools

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, self-motivated, and strongly outcome-driven. The ideal person takes ownership of their work and is energised by delivering real funding results for the business.

This position suits someone who wants to make a direct contribution to business growth, rather than only handle administrative tasks.

What We Are Not Looking For

• People who depend heavily on AI to produce full applications or communications without real human input, editing, or strategic adjustment
• Generic or unedited AI-generated submissions
• A copy-and-paste approach to grant and tender writing
• Poor attention to visual presentation, structure, and professional document design
• A need for constant supervision or step-by-step direction
• Low initiative in finding opportunities or managing workload
• A focus on output alone rather than actual funding outcomes
• Anyone uncomfortable in a fast-paced, performance-led startup environment
• People unable to take ownership of deadlines, pipelines, and results

Working Style Expectations

AI tools may be used only as support; they are not a substitute for strategic thinking, quality control, presentation standards, or human judgment.