Proposals Writer

• Coordinate the business development meetings to ensure efficient process is followed in the selection and preparation of proposals;
• Work closely with the CEO and the Directors to establish parameters and guidelines;
• Establish processes and procedures for the development and preparation of proposals;
• Work closely with the CEO and the senior management to identify partnerships and opportunities for collaboration with companies and organizations;
• Meets Proposals deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing Proposals status information to review meetings; transmitting Proposals.
• Gathers Proposals information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with Proposals.
• Develops Proposals 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.
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following Proposals-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining Proposals support databases.
• Obtains approvals by reviewing Proposals with key providers and project managers.

• 3-5 years’ experience in Proposals development and writing with demonstration of success.
• 3-5 years’ relevant work experience with a consulting firm.
• Experience and knowledge of development issues in the Middle East and North Africa region an asset.
• Demonstrable experience in writing proposals for GAC, DFID, USAID, GIZ, etc.
• Fluency in English essential and one of the two languages; French and/or Arabic.

Skills and abilities

• Advanced interpersonal and verbal communication skills, in particular to collaborate among an international and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional writing skills;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proven budgeting and financial management skills,
• Attention to detail and working with tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving, coordination and facilitation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills.

Aptitude

• Humble, grounded and authentic
• Go getter; does not take no for an answer
• Diplomatic and able to express positions firmly
• Calm under pressure
• Understands and believes in the importance of time management and urgency
• Can see the big picture and can actualize it at the ground level

• Bachelor’s Degree in international development, political science, social sciences, communications or relevant discipline.

• Email your application by Dec 30 with a cover letter indicating the reason you believe you are the best fit for this position.
• CVs without a cover letter indicating their suitability for the job will be rejected
• Three references, including your most recent employers, if you cannot submit your recent reference please state the reasons for that.