Proposal Development Consultant
| Date Posted: | Jul 31, 2017 |
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| Reference: | ASMO-KAB-041 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 12, 2017 |
| Work Type: | Part Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | Consulting |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableNone |
| Years of Experience: | 5 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | Yes |
| Contract Type: | Consultant |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
Job Summary:
The Proposal Development Consultant is expected to be a strong self-initiative and highly professional with proven successful proposal writing experience in the field of international development, innovative interventions, and public health. S/he should lead the proposal development process in close coordination with ASMO Senior Management team until the product is finalized and approved for submission to respective funding agency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
In depth reading the relevant announcements and funding opportunities including but not limited to Call for Expression of Interests (EoIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Applications (RFAs), Call for Concept Notes (CCNs) etc
Consult with Program Director and Executive Director on the structure and content of applications/proposals
Conduct a literature review around the theme(s) requested in the funding opportunity to ensure inclusion of approaches in the proposal that has been successfully carried out in similar settings in country and around the globe
Develop the proposal in response to the relevant funding announcement and present to the senior management for comments well before the final product is ready to submit
Coordinate with the Director of Operation to develop financial proposal
Job Requirement:
Master’s degree in international development, , business administration, or a related field(s);
At least 5 years relevant experience of developing successful proposals in development area is required, either for a company, non-profit or on a freelance basis;
Ability to grasp the main idea of the grants, RFPs, Call for Expression of Interest and other proposal writing guidelines
Ability to work with minimal support at the initial phase and purely independent afterward
Excellent time management skills to ensure proposals are developed in accordance with agreed schedules
Excellent project management, writing, editing and proofreading skills required.
Ability to meet the tight deadlines set for submission of proposals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and local languages;