United States of America: Consultant, Proposal Writer

Organization: Pact
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

Position Title: Consultant, Proposal Writer

Requisition Number: 14-0142

Location: Washington, DC

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Business Development Officer the [Consultant, Proposal Writer] will work closely with Pact’s Washington, DC and country team staff to prepare a complete, responsive technical narrative. The proposal writer will be responsible for ensuring the narrative meets donor requirements, makes a compelling case for funding, and effectively communicates Pact’s key approaches to civil society strengthening.

Key Responsibilities:

The proposal writer will:

• Serve as the technical lead writer and coordinate inputs and writing assignments from other team members, including subgrant partners.

• Ensure proposal narrative adheres to donor and Pact internal guidelines and quality standards.

• Participate in the proposal design workshop in Washington, DC. Where appropriate contribute to project design, including project results framework.

• Work closely with the Pact finance team to ensure the proposal budget is coordinated with the technical narrative.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years’ experience in proposal writing and design.

• Experienced in developing winning technical proposals in response to USAID solicitations. Should possess a clear understanding of best practices, evidence-based designs, and innovations in the field of civil society support and/or governance.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Fluent or native English speaker required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in proposal writing and design

• Working knowledge of USAID civil society and/or governance programs.

• Proficiency with IT-enabled communications and document exchange platforms

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org