Senior Proposal Specialist

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for drafting, editing, and managing high-quality proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), concept notes, and technical documents for service sector and development sector projects. The candidate will work closely with technical teams and leadership to present compelling proposals that align with client requirements, especially in government, NGO, and multilateral funding contexts.

• Analyze RFPs/RFQs/EOIs and understand the scope, eligibility, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and partners to gather required content for proposals.
• Prepare well-structured and persuasive technical proposals and EOIs, ensuring compliance with donor or client guidelines (World Bank, ADB, UN, Government bodies, etc.).
• Customize capability statements, team bios, case studies, and organization profiles as per requirements.
• Create and maintain proposal templates, databases, and repositories for faster proposal development.
• Assist in preparing 1-pagers, pitch decks, and presentations for client meetings.
• Ensure timely submission of all documents and coordinate the end-to-end proposal development process.
• Conduct market and sectoral research to support evidence-based writing.
• Support knowledge management and documentation for past performance, lessons learned, and impact stories.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Development Studies, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• 2–10 years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in the development, consulting, or services sector.
• Excellent command of written English with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of donor requirements and experience working with government or multilateral agency proposals is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; knowledge of tools like Canva, Adobe, or InDesign is a plus.