Proposal Writing Coordinator

Position Summary: The Proposal Writing Coordinator prepares proposals by determining concept; gathering and formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approvals pursuing a wide knowledge in writing proposals for a variety of donor agencies.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES   Determines proposal concept by identifying & clarifying opportunities & needs; studying requests for proposal Gathers information from technical advisors & other relevant team members, assessment teams & other relevant sources necessary for drafting proposals & budgets. Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews & approval; entering & monitoring tracking data; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying & communicating risks associated with proposals. Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance & evaluation; writing, revising & editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions & organization credentials. Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, coordinating printing. Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency & tone; maintaining proposal support databases. Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers, program manager & deputy program manager. Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating & re-designing processes, approach, coordination & implementing changes.