CALL FOR VOLUNTEER EXPERTS (GRANT & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT)

Core responsibilities:

• Draft fundable proposals focused on sustainable agriculture, conservation farming, fish farming, livestock, and agro-marketing
• Develop proposals for reproductive health rights, maternal care, mental health, and health infrastructure
• Prepare proposals for school sponsorships, adult literacy, infrastructure development, and digital education solutions
• Create proposals that support cooperatives, women/youth microfinance, financial literacy, and social protection
• Write proposals that promote ecotourism, conservation clubs, waste management, climate adaptation, and afforestation

This role creates positive change by empowering poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged rural communities in Zambia to sustainably uplift themselves through asset-building, self-help initiatives, and inclusive development across multiple thematic areas.

Required qualifications:

• A degree (Bachelor's or higher) in a relevant field (Agriculture, Public Health, Education, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Tourism, Economics, etc.)
• Proven track record in writing successful, bankable proposals and securing donor funding or grants
• Excellent English writing skills and ability to develop logically structured, compelling funding proposals
• Experience working with NGOs or community-based organizations is a strong asset
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

This is a volunteer position with no salary. Volunteers will work on a pro bono basis, driven by a shared conviction to support vulnerable rural communities in Zambia. As appreciation for their valuable contributions, volunteers will receive a pre-agreed percentage of any awarded grant they help secure.

Chitambo Development Foundation (CHDF) is a community-led, nonprofit organization that works to empower poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged rural communities in Zambia to sustainably uplift themselves through asset-building, self-help initiatives, and inclusive development.