Lead Technical Proposal Writer Consultants

Job Description

Description:

World Education, Inc. (WEI) seeks multiple experienced Lead Technical Proposal Writer Consultants to support upcoming USAID RFA/RFP efforts within WEI’s Africa Division. Consultants will be contracted as needed for proposal writing support on upcoming USAID education-related solicitations. Applicants are asked to highlight their expertise in line with the illustrative responsibilities below in their submission (e.g. cover letter, resume including prior winning USAID bids).

Responsibilities:

• Consultants will contribute to writing efforts in one or more of the primary technical areas, based on qualifications:
• Serve as a lead writer for the technical approach, working closely with our international and country-based technical experts;
• Primary technical areas include basic education, early grade learning, material development, pre/in-service teacher training, teacher professional development, distance learning, systems strengthening, accountability/school management, coaching/supervision, continuous assessment, bilingual education, and community/parental engagement;
• Bring knowledge and understanding of USAID best practices, toolkits, policies, trends, and review process to improve the response/application;
• Contribute context-appropriate and evidence-based approaches for consideration into the design for the specific solicitation;
• Work with the WEI proposal team in developing appropriate graphics for inclusion in the proposal.
• Treat all information and documents as confidential.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience writing, designing, and reviewing winning USAID proposals/applications;
• Proven expertise in primary technical areas listed above (or related areas);
• Advanced knowledge of USAID processes, technical scoring, PMP and M&E plans, and review processes required;
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills;
• Excellent analytical and editing skills; including the ability to summarize a large body of text and transform it into a concise narrative;
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing;

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or MENA region;
• Experience implementing USAID programs;
• Advanced degree in education or related field;
• Prior experience consulting as a proposal writer;
• Experience using Google Suite and access to a Gmail account;
• Arabic, Portuguese, French skills a plus.

Daily Rate commensurate with experience.

About the Organization

We are education development experts who believe that everyone has the right to a high-quality education. Our work is driven by the belief that education is a powerful tool to improve the quality of life and increase economic opportunities for people worldwide.

Our programs create and strengthen equitable access to services that support people’s individual and collective needs—whether that’s the rural poor, people with disabilities, women, immigrants and refugees, or adults who need foundational skills. Our programs improve adult education, build early-grade literacy, help displaced people, mitigate the effects of HIV, and reduce gender-based violence. Equity and inclusion drive our work.

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