Location: Remote

Approximate Duration and Level of Effort: 4 to 6 weeks

Summary:

The Solidarity Center seeks a Bids and Proposals Consultant to lead the preparation of proposals for competitive opportunities, primarily from USG donors. This assignment requires a dynamic individual with knowledge of labor/social justice/civil society programs, previous experience working on competitive proposals, strong writing skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

Key Services - Proposal Development

• Coordinate competitive proposal process and, in collaboration with technical lead, develop outlines for technical and cost applications, writing assignments, timetables, compliance matrices, and layout/style protocols;
• Contribute to program design sessions that result in responsive proposals;
• Draft/write sections of proposals (e.g., past performance references, capacity statements, and management plans), create visual components of proposals, and polish resumes;
• Support collection of information and required documents from sub-recipients;
• Edit, proofread, and format technical proposals and ensure cohesion between technical and cost applications, ensuring overall proposal quality, responsiveness, and compliance with the solicitation; and
• Participate in proposal debriefs and incorporate lessons and recommendations into best practice.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in international development with at least five (5) years specifically in new business development, identifying and tracking opportunities, leading/coordinating proposal team, writing/editing proposal sections, and ensuring compliance with solicitations.
• Familiarity with solicitation requirements from USG agencies (e.g., USAID, DOS/DRL, and DOL (assistance awards)).
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and fluency in English.
• Familiarity with labor/human rights/social justice/civil society programs.
• Excellent analytical, oral communication, teamwork, and people skills.

The Solidarity Center cultivates the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion among its staff and partners. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply for this position, please contact us at information@solidaritycenter.org.