CONTRACT TERM
Generations For Peace is looking for a pool of Proposal Writing Consultants to be contracted to develop high-quality proposals and fundraising materials to fuel GFP’s sustainable growth and development. The initial contract will cover one grant writing project to completion or based on a specific number of days/ hours for a certain timeframe. Terms will be negotiated based on the project and the candidate. This will be eligible for renewal based on performance and the needs of the organisation.
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Generations For Peace (GFP) is a Jordan-based global non-profit peacebuilding organization founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan in 2007. Dedicated to sustainable conflict transformation at the grassroots, Generations For Peace empowers volunteer leaders of youth to promote active tolerance and responsible citizenship in communities experiencing different forms of conflict and violence. Carefully facilitated sport-based games, art, advocacy, dialogue, empowerment, and media activities provide an entry point to engage children, youth, and adults, and a vehicle for integrated education and sustained behavioural change.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Generations For Peace seeks to build a pool of Proposal Writing Consultants to provide technically skilled support on a contractual basis to Generations For Peace’s Fundraising Department. The Fundraising Team coordinates and manages all of Generations For Peace’s external relationships and uses a mix of traditional and innovative fundraising approaches to secure more restricted and unrestricted funding from a variety of sources to fuel GFP’s sustainable growth and development. Approaches include researching, developing, and sustaining partnerships with diverse donors and partners, with a strong emphasis on relationships to fund programming in GFP priority countries, whilst balancing between restricted and unrestricted funding sources.
PROPOSAL WRITER ROLE
The Proposal Writing Consultants will lead in preparing high-quality and effective fundraising materials, including but not limited to grant proposals and tenders to governmental donors, non-governmental philanthropic donors, and commercial partners. The candidate must be highly organised, able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product under tight timelines. Previous experience must demonstrate a proven track record of securing funding opportunities through grant proposal writing. This role calls for excellent spoken and written English, and in particular top quality written English communications. Proficiency in Arabic is useful but not required.
The Proposal Writing Consultants must demonstrate proven track record in developing successful fundraising materials in one or several of the following subject matters:
- Social Emotional Learning, Education and Skills Development
- Gender-Based Violence
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing
- Protection
- Social Cohesion and Integration
- Positive Youth Development and Civic Engagement
- Climate and Environment
- Media
- Youth, Peace and Security
- Women, Peace and Security
- Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism
- Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct thorough research on peacebuilding and proposal themes’ specific trends, challenges, and best practices.
- Develop and write clear, compelling, and comprehensive project proposals.
- Ensure proposals are tailored to the requirements of specific donors (USAID, EU, UK FCDO, GAC).
- Incorporate monitoring and evaluation components to demonstrate impact and effectiveness.
- Work closely with programmes and technical experts to gather relevant information for the proposal.
- Review and edit proposal content to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency.
- Meet proposal submission deadlines and comply with donor guidelines.
- Participate in proposal review meetings and incorporate feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Finds great joy, satisfaction and contentment in writing proposals.
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum, in a relevant discipline.
- At least three years’ professional experience in proposal writing, non-profit fundraising and donor engagement.
- Experience working as a consultant, meeting deliverable timelines, and billing and closing contracts accordingly.
- Specific experience and track record in securing governmental donor funds: grant proposal writing and reporting, including for USAID, US Department of State, EU, FCDO, GAC, etc.
- Comfortable working independently, remotely and in a team environment.
- Excellent spoken and written English, and in particular top quality written English communications.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
- Excellent computer skills (documents/spreadsheets/databases/presentations/multi-media/calendars/email)
- Cultural sensitivity and understanding of different interpretations of communications approaches in different global, regional, and local contexts.
- Interest in global current affairs, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and international development.
How to apply
** Candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline 20 September 2023.
** Shortlisting and interviews will be on a rolling basis.
Apply : https://www.generationsforpeace.org/en/work-with-us/?id=158393
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