Technical Specialist on the Proposal Writer
Write and edit proposals for UNFPA projects and manage project activities.
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Overview
Write and edit proposals for UNFPA projects and manage project activities.
You have:
- Advance/master degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or a related field
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Strong research skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques and best practices is a plus
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Hiring Office:
UNFPA Timor-Leste
Purpose of consultancy:
Technical Specialist on the Proposal Writer
Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs)
Under the overall guidance of UNFPA Representative and direct report to the Assistant Representative, you will contribute to the management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of population dynamics, reproductive health and gender by researching, writing, and editing proposals for a variety of projects, including grants, contracts, and other funding opportunities, the consultant will:
- Conduct research to identify funding opportunities and develop strategies for winning proposals
- Write and edit proposals, including budgets, executive summaries, and program descriptions for private and public sector donors
- Collaborate with relevant programme team, and other stakeholders to ensure proposals meet all the requirements
- Develop and maintain a library of proposal templates and other resources to support proposal development efforts
- Coordinate with communication team/a graphic designer to ensure proposals are visually appealing and meet all submission requirements
- Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines and managing stakeholder expectations
- Stay up-to-date with donor’s priorities, best practices, trends, and techniques related to proposal writing and fundraising
Duration and working schedule:
3 months upon signing the contract
Place where services are to be delivered:
UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):
The following are the deliverables, timeframe and payment percentage:
Deliverables
Due Date
Payment (% of total contract cost)
- Proposal on maternal health
2 weeks after signing the contract
15%
- Proposal on gender-based violence
4 weeks after signing the contract
15%
- Proposal for private sector partnerships
6 weeks after signing the contract
15%
- Proposal for multi-country climate change initiative
8 weeks after signing the contract
15%
- Proposal for youth
10 weeks after signing the contract
10%
- Two concept notes for emerging areas
12 weeks after signing of the contract
20%
TOTAL
100%
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
Regular update/discussion of progress with the Country Representative
Supervisory arrangements:
Country Representative
Expected travel:
Required travel to Timor Leste.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
- Advance /master degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal writing, grant writing, or a related field
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to write compelling, persuasive content that effectively communicates complex ideas
- Strong research skills, with the ability to quickly gather and analyse data from a variety of sources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver high-quality work products within tight deadlines
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques and best practices is a plus
- Fluency in English.
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
Electronic and hardcopy of deliverables to be submitted if required
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:
UNFPA will share the relevant documents.
Interested candidates should submit an application (e.g. cover letter, and P11) to the following email: timor-leste.office@unfpa.org
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful proposal you wrote and the impact it had? | This question helps assess your practical experience and ability to measure outcomes. | Discuss a specific proposal, outlining the objectives, process, and results clearly. |
| How do you prioritize multiple proposals with tight deadlines? | This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to identify funding opportunities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure collaboration with diverse stakeholders when preparing a proposal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with generating proposal templates and guidelines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
unfpa.org
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