Development Associate – Proposals and Partnerships

Research

• Research for opportunities (RFP) based on set guidelines and requirements
• Initiate review of opportunities for relevance/feasibility and share insights
• Research and coordinate with relevant and like-minded partners and experts to collaborate for a meaningful impact
• Seek out and explore funders and ongoing development programs 

Proposal and Concept Writing

• Play a critical role in coordinating with the core team and the client (as necessary) for proposal development and timelines/deadlines management for the proposals 
• Take the lead to draft select sections of the proposal based on benchmarks, objectives set out, and insights provided
• Make use of research outputs and current assets to produce relevant and high-quality proposals
• Coordinate with the BD team and the delivery team to ensure on-time submission of compliant proposals 
• Utilize the organization’s tools and databases and collaborate with teams across the organization to source detailed inputs to craft accurate responses
• Participate and contribute in meetings with clients, experts, and regional colleagues as needed

Knowledge Management

• Ensure compliance with internal document and knowledge management processes
• Organize, update, and manage internal databases, proposals, and sales materials/documents on an internal shared drive