About This Role
Being a Grant Writer for this non-profit organization means using your expertise to make a tangible difference in the fight against esophageal cancer in Africa. The role is a volunteer position on the Board of the African Esophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC) Foundation.
Responsibilities
- Commit to a 3-year term
- Participate in conversations which lead to grant applications
- Lead the grant writing application program
- Participate in monthly remote meetings
- Lead or serve on task forces addressing crucial activities
- Encourage and facilitate networking opportunities
Requirements
- Proven grant writing skills
- Strategic planning experience
- Administrative background and knowledge of non-profits
- Passion for working with underserved populations, healthcare, international projects, and addressing burdens of cancer
Benefits
- Join a distinguished group of 17 volunteer members from various fields including medicine, business, marketing, and more
- Support AfrECC's grant applications efforts to meet critical needs such as research, training programs, and public outreach
- Lead and contribute to task forces focused on industry relations, policy, and strategic planning
- Network with international health leaders, participate in strategic planning, and potentially visit AfrECC sites
- Advocate for esophageal cancer awareness and engage in impactful events and campaigns
About the Company
The AfrECC Foundation is a U.S.-based non-profit organization committed to reducing the burden of esophageal cancer in Africa through clinical care, education, prevention, and public awareness. Since 2016, AfrECC has been collaborating with numerous medical centers across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, where the incidence of esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) is alarmingly high. It has supported training for physicians and nurses, placed over 1500 esophageal stents, conducted groundbreaking research, and pioneered innovative screening methods. Much of its funding comes from grants and financing from the National Cancer Institute, International Agency for Research on Cancer/branch of WHO, industry partners, and American medical centers.
