Job Description

Provide BD expertise in positioning, capture planning and proposal preparation for specific opportunities with institutional donors (government and inter-governmental award issuing organizations, as well as foundations, private sector, and other awarding non-governmental organizations).
Coordinate proposal development processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals that are responsive to donor requirements, applicable regulations, and ECEWS technical and cost standards and Lead and support proposal budget processes and propose recommendations to develop a competitive proposal.
As appropriate, serve as proposal coordinator or other lead role in proposal team, and participate in bid analysis and proposal review panels. Serve as a lead or support writer on proposals, contributing both technical and non-technical content and integrating inputs from staff and partners into a responsive, coherent proposal with a compelling vision and clear win themes.
Train and mentor staff, as needed, to improve their skills in proposal development, representation to donor and partner organizations, intelligence-gathering, and marketing within their country program or portfolio.
Support and guide identification of partners and negotiation of ECEWS role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for ECEWS that adheres to the agency’s partnership principles and strategic directions. Research, track and analyze new opportunities and ECEWS competitive position within the marketplace.
Support senior management to cultivate and strengthen institutional relationships with institutional donors, partner organizations and other stakeholders.
Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity, in order to provide timely information for proposal submissions.
Supervise and support the ECEWS Communications Unit.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

Demonstrated experience utilizing diverse, proactive strategies to competitively position his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships.
Exceptional writer with expert command of English grammar and AP style.
Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals in programming contexts similar to ECEWS.
Comprehensive familiarity with a broad range of institutional donor technical and cost requirements.
Experience with both USAID and CDC RFP and RFA funding mechanisms highly desirable.
Familiarity with relevant institutional donor regulations, policies, procedures and priorities.
Demonstrated experience managing teams and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.
Knowledge of ECEWS programs, Mandate and values is a plus.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, Information Management Systems.
Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Relations, or related field.
Master’s in International Development, International Relations, or related field degree is an added advantage.
Minimum five years of International Development Experience, with at least three years’ experience in a developing country.