Project and Proposal Development Officer

Specific job functions include:

• Regularly track donor, potential donor, and proposal submission opportunities
• Conduct background research on proposal opportunities
• Assist in collection and analysis of information necessary for innovative and responsive proposals
• Write , draft and edit concept notes and proposals ensuring final production of a competitive proposal for submission to donor
• As assigned, lead proposal development processes and proposal response teams, ensuring timely and efficient implementation.
• Work with teams of technical, field and management staff and coordinate with partners, and collaborators throughout the proposal development process
• Represent the organization in public forums and with donor agencies and foundations where required.

Qualifications:

• University education in relevant field (social sciences, applied sciences, business, or similar).

• Experience in relief and development field, two years of overseas program implementation experience desirable.
• Two years of experience in proposal writing, including conceptualizing and technical writing

• Outstanding English writing , verbal and communication skills

*Strong analytical, capacity assessment, and planning skills.
• Competency in survey and statistical analysis a plus.
• Strong capacity for developing budgets for development projects
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with project management software
• Strong leadership , organizational and teamwork skills

* Developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

* Previous NGO experience is preferable
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to deliver when facing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Individual must be a self-starter, strongly motivated and interested in rapidly producing results