Grant Writer and Applications Coordinator

We are seeking a skilled Grant Writer and Applications Coordinator to join our international team. This role requires researching diverse funding opportunities, preparing detailed applications, and managing submissions across multiple industries such as film and television, post-production, manufacturing, photography, publishing, events, and technology. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of evolving business activities and proactively identify relevant grants, incentives, and funding options across various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough research on grants and incentives, evaluate eligibility, and recommend funding opportunities aligned with current and future company initiatives.
- Prepare and complete grant applications, including those for the BFI and Malta Film Commission, ensuring all forms and supporting documents are accurate and comprehensive.
- Translate application requirements into clear action plans, specifying needed documents and deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams such as accountants, lawyers, technical specialists, and external partners to gather necessary information.
- Identify and locate missing records; when documents are unavailable, draft accurate versions based on verified information and secure appropriate reviews and approvals.
- Write clear project descriptions, business cases, and supporting narratives; coordinate budgets and financial evidence with relevant colleagues.
- Review every application for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with stated requirements.
- Manage multiple applications simultaneously, follow up on outstanding information, and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Maintain organized records of funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, submissions, correspondence, decisions, and reporting requirements.
- Follow up on submitted applications, respond to requests for additional information, and coordinate post-award reporting.

Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in grant writing, completing detailed application forms, and delivering precise, timely submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to research grants and incentives across various industries and jurisdictions.
- Experience with BFI or Malta Film Commission applications is highly advantageous.
- Strong ability to quickly understand business operations and identify funding opportunities as activities evolve.
- Excellent research, writing, document preparation, and organizational skills.
- Practical problem-solving skills with confidence in resolving missing information issues.
- Exceptional attention to detail, including accuracy with dates, figures, supporting evidence, and adherence to application instructions.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with reliable follow-through and a proven track record.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, confidence in telephone communication, and access to a stable, high-quality internet connection.
- Integrity in preparing supporting documents without fabricating facts, figures, credentials, or evidence.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Candidates should be prepared to submit a CV along with examples of applications they have prepared, specifying the funding body, industry, their responsibilities, and outcomes where known. Examples of independently identified opportunities and solutions to missing-document challenges are encouraged. Applicants should also detail their experience with BFI, Malta Film Commission, or comparable applications, the research and project management tools they use, expected monthly salary in PKR, earliest availability, working hours in Pakistan time, and internet connection details.

This is a remote position offering a monthly salary range of Rs70,000 to Rs90,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and performance throughout the selection process.