Proposal Writer

JOB TITLE: Proposal Writer

LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya, Remote

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 45 – 60 days (depending on the number and duration of proposal development)

PERIOD OF ENGAGEMENT: May – September

Population Council (PC)-Kenya’s mission is to co-create ideas, produce high-quality evidence and implement proven solutions to improve the lives of the underserved. Our work focuses on two core areas: 1) Expanding sexual and reproductive health and rights for all; and 2) Empowering the largest generation of children, adolescents, and young people to thrive. In addition, we are working to address evidence gaps on the intersections and interactions of gender equality and climate change across these areas. Through the delivery of our mission, we envision an equitable and sustainable future for the health and well-being of all people in Kenya and the region. Population Council-Kenya is a local entity, registered in 1993 with the Kenyan NGO Coordination Board, and is an affiliate of Population Council, Inc., a global leader in high-quality program-relevant research. The organization aspires to become a recognized national and regional centre of excellence for research, providing realistic and scalable solutions for equitable social development and a secure environment.

POSITION SUMMARY: PC-Kenya requires the services of an experienced technical proposal writer to work with in-house subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and finalize proposal writing for upcoming potential opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-6 years of relevant experience within international development, FCDO and USAID contexts, including in technical writing for proposals and other products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In collaboration with SMEs, from capture to proposal development, drives technical proposal writing processes;
2. Interprets donor solicitation requirements and develops outlines in collaboration with proposal leader and SMEs;
3. Coordinate and support aspects of technical proposal preparation, including gathering inputs from staff, preparing drafts and incorporating reviewer comments;
4. Work with proposal teams to review solicitations, determine technical strategies and approaches, develop outlines, write and edit proposals;
5. Support the design of the technical approach, ensuring it responds to donor requirements and programmatic contexts;
6. Contribute to identifying and reviewing background materials to use in writing technical proposals;
7. Organize and synthesize technical research and ensure it is adequately reflected in the final draft of proposal;
8. Integrate technical content from different sections into one cohesive, responsive and persuasive proposal that is in “one voice”
9. Perform substantive edits of proposal drafts prior to submission including changes to overall structure, content, organization, and flow;
10. For certain proposal efforts, serve as lead technical writer for overall technical proposal or contributing writer for assigned sections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree in a relevant field;
2. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience writing proposals and other communication products within the international development context, including at least five years’ writing and editing technical proposals for global and bilateral USAID-funded proposals;
3. Experience writing and editing proposals and communication products for global health, research, and MEL desirable;
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

CONSULTANT FEE: USAID Max.

Population Council – Kenya (PC – Kenya) seeks to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable and marginalized populations in East Africa and other countries in the region. We support the design, testing, and scale-up of interventions on sexual reproductive health and rights, develop sustainable programme solutions that respond to girls’ educational needs and build their social, economic, and health assets; reduce HIV transmission; prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence; assess various service-integration models; and strengthen evidence for programmes related to unintended pregnancy.

Population Council – Kenya provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person regarding age, colour, national origin, disability, political belief, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to women, people with disabilities, youths, and those from communities with the most to gain from expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. Population Council – Kenya is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.

How to apply

We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this position, please send resume and cover letter to: jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org by 20th May 2024.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.