Position Title: Proposal Development Specialist (Research)

Reports To: Director, Institute of Age Care Research (IAR)

Tenure: One year (renewable based on performance and budget availability)

About Us

HelpAge India
is a secular, not-for-profit organisation in India, registered under the
Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Set up in 1978, the organisation works
for ‘the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons to improve their
quality of life’. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster
response and awareness initiatives throughout the country & advocates
strongly for the elder cause. It became the first and only Indian organization
to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in
the field of ageing and population issues, and earlier in 2014, has been the
recipient of ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ by Government of India, as an
institution working for senior citizens. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO
1A grading for excellence in operations and high credibility. We have been
recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Position Summary





The Proposal Development
Specialist (Research) will support the development of grant proposals and
fundraising efforts for research and innovation in ageing and age care. This
role is ideal for an early/mid-career qualified interested in research,
public health, and development financing. The candidate will assist in
identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposals, and coordinating with
internal teams to advance the Institute’s mission in healthy ageing,
gerontology, and long-term care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Proposal Writing Support
- Assist in drafting grant proposals, concept
notes, and letters of inquiry.
- Support the translation of research ideas
into structured proposal formats.
- Compile background information, literature
reviews, and supporting data.

2. Funding Opportunity Research
- Identify and track funding opportunities
from:
- Government agencies
- Foundations and donors
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📌 Proposal Development Specialist (Delhi)
🏢 HelpAge India
📍 Delhi