Proposal Writer

JOB DESCRIPTION Proposal Writer Job Responsibilities: Prepares proposals by determining concept; gathering and formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approvals.  Has a wide knowledge in writing proposals for donor agencies. Proposal Writer Job Duties: Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal. Gathers information from technical advisors and other relevant team members, assessment teams and other relevant sources necessary for drafting proposals and budgets Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals. Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals. Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials. Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, coordinating printing. Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases. Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers, Programs Manger, and Deputy Programs Manager. Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and implementing changes.   Writing Skills:  Proposal writers must have excellent language. Great spelling, punctuation and grammar count, as well as the ability to write clearly and transform complex ideas down into simple explanations. Creativity: Proposal writers need to understand their audience and creatively explain ideas in a way that will be appealing. Time Management: Proposals are often on a deadline. Being able to write with time in mind is key. Organization: Proposal writers often work on many projects at once. Staying organized will help the writer.