Grants & Projects Officer

The Grant Writer will support SISHA's mission by researching and writing proposals for submission to foundations, corporations and individuals.  The grant writer will craft and construct effective proposals for complex/major university initiatives such as large, multi-year/multi-departmental projects; will also write white papers, letters of inquiry, and other documents as required. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft/edit/research proposals for submission to governments, foundations and corporations; this will include but not be limited to the following activities:  conduct research as needed; verify foundation guidelines; meet all submittal deadlines; and write cover letters and other supporting documents.
• Develop and prepare budgets for proposals, working closely with the Country office.
• Draft/edit/proofread letters of intent, white papers, and other communication with prospects as required.
• Maintain information required by foundations (financials, list of board members, 501c3, etc.)
• Update grants tracking database with all required information.
• Prepare and update the grants calendar with deadlines for submissions and new prospective foundations.

 Qualifications:

• Must be passionate in SISHA anti-trafficking and exploitation mission
• Successful record of achievement with 1 year of grant-writing experience
• Strong writing and research skills
• Highly organizational skills with attention to detail
• Commitment to a high level of productivity without strong supervision
• Ability to work independently/as a self-starter, as well as a team member
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to learn the basics of local language and etiquette
• At least one year of experience volunteering, interning, or working in a nonprofit organization.

Procedure to apply

Please send the following materials to SISHA via email to the Human Resource Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for consideration by SISHA management:

An expression of interest outlining the applicants desire to join SISHA’s International Internship Program

A detailed CV outlining qualifications and experience

The specific dates the applicant is available to participate in the program

The Organisation

SISHA (South East Asia Investigations into Social and Humanitarian Activities) is a registered Australian not-for-profit organization that strives to ensure justice and the protection of human rights for victims of human trafficking, bonded labor, physical and sexual assault and other forms of exploitation and oppression in South East Asia.

SISHA’s Team of investigators and police officers operate covertly in both reactive and proactive operations to detect and investigate violations of law related to the trafficking and exploitation of children, women and men. Working in close collaboration with local police, SISHA secures the rescue of victims from situations of oppression and immediately places them in safe custody. The victims are provided with round-the-clock support and services from trained SISHA staff including counseling, food, secure shelter, and SISHA Aftercare Packs containing basic necessities such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, towels and toys for children.

The SISHA International Internship Program gives international university students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain field experience in a developing country working to help protect and prevent vulnerable people from human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. The Program is a two-way training process, as Interns learn from working side by side with a team of experienced international and local staff, whilst at the same time transferring their own skills and knowledge to their local counterparts.