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ROLE PURPOSE

The Communications & Grants Officer provides practical, hands-on support across communications, digital content, and grant writing.

Reporting to the Engagement team in Australia, this role is suited to an early-career professional who is interested in the intersection of communications, philanthropy and international development, and wants to build capability in both content and institutional funding.

You will support the delivery of communications and engagement activities, while playing an active role in the development of funding proposals and donor-facing materials that support the growth of Action on Poverty’s solution portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications & Content

Draft clear, concise written content for digital channels, donor communications, newsletters and internal use
Produce and edit short-form content for social media, including basic video editing
Manage and schedule content across platforms, with a focus on LinkedIn
Design digital assets using Canva in line with Action on Poverty’s brand
Support thought leadership and external communications, including research, drafting and content preparation

Prospect Research, Proposals & Fundraising Support

Identify relevant grant opportunities aligned with Action on Poverty’s priorities
Maintain the grants calendar, tracking deadlines, submissions and reporting requirements
Draft and contribute to grant applications, concept notes and proposals
Translate program information and data into clear, structured funding narratives
Review funding guidelines to ensure proposals are accurate and compliant
Prepare donor reports and grant-related communications, coordinating inputs from program, finance and leadership teams
Maintain accurate records of submissions and grant documentation

Events & Engagement

Support the coordination and delivery of events, both in-person and online
Assist with event communications, invitations, run sheets and follow-up activity
Contribute to donor and partner engagement activities as required

Administration & Team Support

Manage and triage shared grants, engagement and communications inboxes
Support calendar management and meeting coordination
Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day team operations
Monitor news and updates across the Australian philanthropy landscape

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ABOUT YOU

This role would suit a graduate or early‑career professional with:

A degree in Communications, International Relations, or a related field
A strong interest in international development, philanthropy and systems‑change approaches to poverty
Curiosity about how philanthropic funding decisions are made, and interest in prospect research and proposal development
A demonstrated interest in grant writing, proposal development and donor communications
A proactive and detail‑oriented approach

Skills & Experience

Essential

Excellent written English skills, with the ability to structure clear and compelling narratives
Strong attention to detail and editing capability
Confidence using social media, particularly LinkedIn
High competence in Canva
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently while taking direction

Desirable

Experience supporting or contributing to grant writing or proposal development
Understanding of funding or grant application processes
Experience working with a CRM (HubSpot preferred)
Basic videography and content production skills
Exposure to PR or earned media
Experience supporting events or campaigns
Experience working in a cross-border or international context

You are passionate, driven and eager to learn. You can juggle multiple tasks, take initiative, and contribute thoughtfully to a small, collaborative team and have excellent attention to detail. You’re looking to build a meaningful career in engagement within international development.

Action on Poverty

We connect philanthropists, corporates, and non-profits with developing communities to break the poverty cycle.

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Action on Poverty

We connect philanthropists, corporates, and non-profits with developing communities to break the poverty cycle.

Website
Unknown
< 15 persons
Others

Action on Poverty did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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