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Remote Volunteer Grant Writer - Global Health & Education

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
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    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    September 20, 2026
    End Date:
    December 10, 2026
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    About HERF:

    HERF - Health Education Rectitude Foundation is a legally registered CBO in Wakiso District, Uganda (UNGM 1270677). We work in community health, WASH, menstrual health, and youth empowerment serving 5,000+ people in Greater Kampala.

    The Opportunity:

    We seek a passionate Remote Volunteer Grant Writer to help us mobilize resources for health and education projects.

    Responsibilities:

    - Research funding opportunities (USAID, EU, UNICEF, Global Funds)

    - Write concept notes, proposals, and donor letters

    - Edit and improve existing proposals

    - Maintain grants calendar and donor database

    Qualifications:

    - Excellent English writing

    - Experience in grant writing, fundraising, research, or proposal development preferred

    - Passion for global health and African community development

    - Can commit 4-6 hours per week remotely

    - Reliable internet

    Commitment: Remote, 4-6 hrs/week, 3 months minimum, Flexible hours

    Benefits:

    - Certificate of Service and Recommendation Letter from Executive Director

    - Mentorship and hands-on experience with a growing African NGO

    - Co-author funded proposals

    - Networking with global health community

    How to Apply: Apply via Idealist with CV + short motivation letter. We will contact via Email/WhatsApp within 48 hours.

    Open worldwide - All countries welcome

    Organization: HERF - Health Education Rectitude Foundation, Wakiso, Uganda

    Contact: herffoundation@gmail.com

    Website: herffoundation.com

    Benefits

    VOLUNTEER POSITION - UNPAID

    This is a volunteer opportunity to support HERF mission. No salary. Benefits include Certificate, Recommendation Letter, Mentorship, and co-authorship on funded proposals.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English - Fluent required

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Ndejje Rd, Kampala, Uganda
    Mirimu Zone, Ndejje Division, Wakiso

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    Instructions:

    About HERF - HEALTH EDUCATION RECTITUDE FOUNDATION

    HERF is a Community Based Organization in Ndejje Division, Mirimu Cell, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District, Uganda.

    Founded to improve health and education in underserved communities, we work in:

    - Health education & hygiene promotion

    - School health outreach

    - Community sensitization

    - Youth empowerment

    Location: Wakiso, Uganda

    UNGM Number: 1270677

    Registered: Wakiso District Local Government

    We welcome volunteers and partners worldwide.

    Contact: herffoundation@gmail.com

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