Proposal Writer

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States NCBA CLUSA Full time
Company Description

For over 70 years, the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) has contributed to high-impact international development projects in more than 85 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Grounded in the seven cooperative principles, NCBA CLUSA's international development work seeks to alleviate poverty through social and economic empowerment. NCBA CLUSA's work focuses on building resilient communities, creating economic opportunities, and strengthening cooperatives and producer organizations. Our community-led development approach empowers communities to identify, promote, and manage sustainable, locally generated solutions.

Job Description

NCBA CLUSA is searching for an experienced Consultant Writer with available for multiple short-term assignments over the course of six to twelve months. The consultant will support NCBA CLUSA's bid preparation as a lead writer drafting and one-voicing the technical proposal. Performing the following tasks:
  • Participate in the capture and proposal development process as a lead writer, integrating elements from the request for information (RFI)/solicitation (if available) to support the completion of a proposal within the indicated timeframe in the proposal development calendar.
  • Review background information, interview stakeholders, and participate in strategic discussions to understand the critical win themes, unique value propositions, organizational approaches, and standards to highlight in the proposal.
  • Conduct desk research as necessary to support technical section development, for example to strengthen descriptions of the context, constraints, opportunities, and needs.
  • Work closely with the Proposal Manager, as well as proposal team, to ensure that the proposal is well written, cohesive, organized according to the solicitation requirements and that all technical proposal sections align with NCBA CLUSA's win strategy.
  • Prepare a pre-solicitation blue draft based on information available, existing capture materials (capture plan, win themes, partner heat map, competitive analysis etc.), and results framework.
  • The blue draft proposal will include the context statement, conceptual framework, technical approach, and description of activities, management and monitoring and evaluation plan into a well written, cohesive, organized proposal that responds to what we believe will be the funder requirements.
  • Prepare a revised "pink" draft following the release of the solicitation, that is aligned with the compliance matrix and proposal calendar.
  • Participate in the internal review meetings of the pink and red draft and incorporate reviewer feedback.
  • Utilize inputs from internal NCBA CLUSA staff, identified partners and subcontractors, as well as supporting writers (if assigned), in the development of proposal drafts, as directed by the Czar.
  • Provide any useful technical guidance and recommendations that will help improve the quality of the final technical proposa
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Five years of experience in proposal writing/editing
  • Experience drafting corporate communications for both internal and external audiences.
  • Ability to write and provide copy edits in English.
  • Ability to draft corporate communications in English.
  • Previous experience with US Government funding.


Additional Information

NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.

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