Bid & Proposal Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Proposals & Reports Business Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a proven ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals and reports, with a special focus on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international development projects. This role requires a keen understanding of business and donor objectives, the ability to translate complex information into clear and concise language, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities Proposal & Concept Note Development: Develop and write persuasive proposals, concept notes, grant applications, and tenders in response to client requests, RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and NGO donor calls. NGO & Donor Alignment: Collaborate closely with NGO partners, non-profit entities, and international development stakeholders to tailor proposals to donor guidelines and thematic areas. Research & Information Gathering: Conduct thorough research and analysis to gather relevant data, field insights, and technical requirements for proposal development. SME Collaboration: Collaborate with technical teams, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy, alignment, and impact measurement. Templates & Knowledge Library: Develop and maintain standardized proposal templates, boilerplates, and content libraries for fast donor response turnaround. Business & Impact Reporting: Write clear, concise, and informative reports on various business and NGO-related topics, including project progress updates, donor reports, market analysis, and impact assessments. Editing & Quality Control: Edit and proofread documents for clarity, tone consistency, formatting guidelines, and grammatical accuracy. Review Processes: Participate in red-team reviews and proposal defense presentations. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in proposal and report writing, with demonstrated experience working with or writing proposals for NGOs, non-profits, or donor-funded projects. Donor Knowledge: Strong familiarity with NGO proposal frameworks, donor reporting structures, and grant application processes. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities. Show more Show less