Proposal Writing Specialist

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

Title

Proposal Writing Specialist

Functional Area

Business Development

Reports to

Grants and Business Development Manager

Location

Lome- Togo

Travel required

Yes

Effective Date

Janvier 2024

Grade

GH14

ROLE PURPOSE

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.

To support its Country Strategy ambitions, Plan International Togo needed a highly qualified candidate for the position of Proposal Writing Specialist which is part of the Business Development Unit. She/he has the role of coordinating the proposals writing processes and engaging with local donors to support Plan International program in Togo. The function exists to contribute to Plan’s strategy and mission to grow strategically with qualitative programs and to become an organization of choice of donors and other partners.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

• The Proposal Writing Specialist’s main responsibility includes developing proposal as well as contributing to mobilising funds from local donors.
• The position holder supports the realization of Country Strategy (CS) objectives.
• He/she reports to the Business Development Manager
• He/she works closely with Grants team, Technical Advisors, Operations team, programme implementation team, and other focal points.
• To apply please click on the link below for the responsibilites of the position:
• JD Proposal Writing Specialist

Location: Lome

Type of Role: Proposal Writing Specialist

Reports to: Grants and Business Development Manager

Grade: GH 14

Closing Date: December 26, 2023

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