GRANTS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT OFFICER
VACANCY: OPERATIONS (PROGRAMMES, CLIENT SERVICE AND CORPORATE SUPPORT) OFFICER
Location: Accra, Ghana
Firm: Merton & Everett LLP
Application Deadline: 7 May 2025
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
MERTON & EVERETT LLP
Merton & Everett LLP is Ghana’s premier public interest and corporate law firm, delivering cutting-edge legal solutions across complex commercial transactions, constitutional and human rights litigation, governance advisory, and community-based legal empowerment. Our work spans high-level legal counsel, development consulting, and collaborative engagements with civil society, governments, and international organisations.
We are seeking a highly organised and mission-aligned Grants and Business Development Support Officer to join our growing team. This role supports our strategic growth and fundraising efforts, helping to identify, pursue, and manage grant and business opportunities that strengthen our impact and sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Grants and Business Development Support Officer will support proposal development, prospecting, grant writing, partnership engagement, and tracking of business development opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Partners, the Grants Unit, and project teams to coordinate donor submissions, manage funding pipelines, and maintain compliance with grant requirements.
This is a full-time role ideal for someone with strong writing, organisational, and relationship management skills — and a passion for using legal and policy tools to advance social change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants and Proposal Development
- Support the development of grant proposals, expressions of interest, and concept notes for institutional donors, foundations, and development partners.
- Assist in the preparation of grant budgets, workplans, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct research on funding opportunities aligned with the firm’s practice areas and strategic goals.
- Maintain an active pipeline of upcoming grant calls, tenders, and donor requests.
- Ensure timely submission of proposals and compliance with donor guidelines.
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
- Support the preparation of technical and financial proposals for legal and policy consultancy assignments.
- Help coordinate pre-bid preparations, partnerships, teaming agreements, and due diligence documentation.
- Maintain a centralised database of prospective clients, funders, and partners.
- Assist in preparing capability statements, firm profiles, and other business development collateral.
- Track business leads and support outreach to strategic partners and collaborators.
Grants Management and Reporting
- Support the Grants Unit in the day-to-day administration of awarded grants, including compliance tracking, documentation, and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing periodic donor reports, project updates, and impact documentation.
- Maintain internal calendars, trackers, and submission schedules for all ongoing grants and tenders.
- Coordinate with Finance and Programmes teams to ensure effective implementation and reporting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Grants and Proposal Development
- Support the development of grant proposals, expressions of interest, and concept notes for institutional donors, foundations, and development partners.
- Assist in the preparation of grant budgets, workplans, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct research on funding opportunities aligned with the firm’s practice areas and strategic goals.
- Maintain an active pipeline of upcoming grant calls, tenders, and donor requests.
- Ensure timely submission of proposals and compliance with donor guidelines.
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
- Support the preparation of technical and financial proposals for legal and policy consultancy assignments.
- Help coordinate pre-bid preparations, partnerships, teaming agreements, and due diligence documentation.
- Maintain a centralised database of prospective clients, funders, and partners.
- Assist in preparing capability statements, firm profiles, and other business development collateral.
- Track business leads and support outreach to strategic partners and collaborators.
Grants Management and Reporting
- Support the Grants Unit in the day-to-day administration of awarded grants, including compliance tracking, documentation, and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing periodic donor reports, project updates, and impact documentation.
- Maintain internal calendars, trackers, and submission schedules for all ongoing grants and tenders.
- Coordinate with Finance and Programmes teams to ensure effective implementation and reporting.
TO APPLY
Please send the following documents to jobs@mertoneverett.com with the subject line: Grants and Business Development Support Officer Application
- CV (max. 2 pages)
- A short cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role
- Salary Expectations
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Merton & Everett LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all team members. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first generation lawyers and applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.