Proposal Writer Consultancy

·        Prepare and write project proposals in response to defined solicitations;

·        Generate necessary researches related to the proposals and supporting all documents in response to solicitations.

·        Manage supplemental materials and annexes required for grant proposals

·        Identify information gaps blocking proposal completion and secure the necessary information to complete;

·        Work closely with the head of the development and research unit to write the proposals based on the institution goals and strategies.

·        University degree in law, political science, public administration, public policy, CSO management, or related fields.

·        Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in project and/or grant proposals writing mainly for US and EU grant providers.  

·        Ability to work with Project members in various locations and remotely in writing and where necessary revising the Proposal;

·        Familiarity with requirements of the key donor partners including US Grants (DRL, INL MEPI), DFID, DFATD (formerly CIDA) and the EU;

·        Good programme skills including capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents including logframes, sustainability and monitoring and evaluation plans.

·        Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, solve problems and manage multiple priorities.

·        Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

·        Fluency in English and French.