Senior Proposal Writer

The applicant estimated to: •    Collect and keep update a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations and private corporations offering donations)•    Check on regularly monitoring donor websites, identify and inform donor opportunities corresponding the work of our association•    To provide the conceptual and writing skills needed to write a proposal with which to secure funding for our association’s work•    Writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission. •    Maintaining relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization•    Making sure that proposals in progress are in compliance with instructions, managing production and the distribution of all work documents and ensuring proposal formatting•    Multi-tasking on different projects simultaneously and with tight deadlines•    Motivation and ability to adapt and learn in all situations•    Must be respectful for time to meet proposal deadlines•    Design a project, including logical framework (LFA), budget, and narrative concept note and proposal funding application from potential institutional donors.•    Work closely with the Head of the association, the project management division and the finance division at the association to ensure that the budget complies with donor requirements. •    Identify information gaps blocking proposal completion and secure the necessary information to complete.•    Ensure all project partners are fully aware of what information is needed. •     Develop the project proposals to produce a cohesive, credible and coordinated programme according to the agreed programme strategy. •     Provide the Head of the association with final copies of proposal before final submission Selection Criteria •     Capacity to work in a multi-sector team, including coordinating technical input into proposals •     At least 2 years experience in proposal writing skills under strict deadlines •     Ability to work rapidly with project members in various locations and remotely in writing and where necessary revising the proposal. •     Familiarity with requirements of the EC and other key donors including UNICEF, UNHCR, DFID, IDRC, EU, AUSAID, USAID and DFATD.