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Overview

We are seeking one or more experienced proposal and business development consultants who can own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle—from early ideation through submission—for competitive bids in the international tech-for-social-good space. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for people who do it all: proposal strategy, program design, writing, and rigorous project management.

This consultant will be a trusted thought partner to senior leadership and delivery teams, bringing structure, momentum, and clarity the moment a bid drops—and ensuring high-quality, on-time submissions every time.

Scope of Work

The consultant will lead and support the full suite of proposal-related activities, including:

1. Proposal Strategy, Ideation & Design

• Partner with leadership and technical teams to shape winning proposal strategies
• Lead or support program design, theory of change development, and activity framing
• Translate donor priorities, RFP requirements, and evaluation criteria into clear proposal approaches
• Contribute creative, feasible, and competitive ideas grounded in real-world implementation experience

2. Proposal Writing & Content Development

• Draft, edit, and finalize high-quality proposal narratives (technical, management, MEL, learning, and innovation sections as relevant)
• Integrate inputs from multiple contributors into a cohesive, compelling voice
• Use AI tools effectively to accelerate drafting, synthesis, editing, and compliance—while maintaining quality and originality
• Ensure proposals are clear, persuasive, and aligned with donor expectations

3. Proposal Project Management

• Act as proposal manager from bid decision through submission
• Create and maintain simple but rigorous trackers, timelines, and workplans
• Assign tasks, follow up proactively, and keep contributors accountable
• Schedule and facilitate internal proposal meetings as needed
• Communicate actively via Slack, email, and meetings to unblock progress and manage risks
• Ensure compliance with all RFP requirements, formatting rules, and submission instructions

4. Coordination & Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of coordination across leadership, technical staff, and external partners
• Confidently “drive the process,” including nudging senior team members when needed
• Support partner coordination and inputs where bids involve consortia

Required Experience & Skills

Core Experience

• 7+ years of experience in proposal development and/or business development
• Extensive experience writing and managing proposals in international development and/or tech for social good
• Demonstrated success with competitive donor-funded proposals (e.g., foundations, multilaterals, bilaterals)
• Experience in global health strongly preferred; experience in adjacent sectors (education, climate, governance, etc.) a plus

Proposal & BD Skill Set

• Strong program design skills and comfort shaping new initiatives from scratch
• Deep understanding of what makes proposals competitive and fundable
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• High attention to detail paired with the ability to keep things moving

Project Management Strengths

• Exceptionally organized; enjoys making lists, trackers, and clear systems
• Comfortable owning deadlines and driving accountability
• Proactive, confident communicator who is unafraid to call meetings or follow up persistently
• Calm and effective under tight deadlines

AI & Tools

• Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar) for proposal drafting, research, synthesis, editing, and project support
• Ability to combine AI outputs with human judgment and sector expertise

Additional Desired Experience

• Background in learning, training, or capacity-building programs
• Experience designing or writing learning agendas, training approaches, or workforce development components
• Familiarity with remote, globally distributed teams

Working Style & Attributes

• Collaborative and low-ego, but decisive when needed
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity at early stages of a bid
• Trusted thought partner who can both execute and advise
• Values clarity, simplicity, and follow-through

Engagement Details

• Consultant role (short-term, long-term, or retainer-based depending on fit and availability)
• May engage one primary consultant or a small bench of consultants with similar skill sets
• Remote; must be comfortable working across time zones

What Success Looks Like

• Proposals are well-organized, strategically sound, and submitted on time
• Internal teams feel supported, clear on expectations, and not overwhelmed
• Leadership has a strong partner who can both manage and think creatively
• Proposal quality and win-rate improve over time

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, writing, and execution—and love turning complex bids into clear, compelling submissions—we’d love to work with you.

Compensation: $60-70/hour, commensurate with experience