Associate – Project Development Unit (Mainly Proposal Writing and Remote-based Opportunity)

Organizational Introduction:

Established in 2007, AAN Associates (www.aanassociates.com) is one of the leading research and development consulting firms, with a growing portfolio of both national and international projects. AAN works with a diverse array of development partners such as IFIs, UN Agencies, public agencies and so on, enabling them to deliver their intended objectives.

AAN has successfully implemented over 110 projects in 22 countries in the Pacific/East, West and South Asia, Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and South and West Africa regions; and is reckoned as the practice lead for development evaluation with a global footprint, through its stellar track record of producing internationally recognized, award winning evaluations.

Functional Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Associate – PDU will work with PDU staff and will primarily oversee proposal development while supporting business development activities. The successful candidate will develop technical proposals for WASH, Education, Health, Nutrition and other Sector Projects. The successful candidate will ensure that proposals maintain a consistent tone throughout and handle multiple rounds of revisions and edits.

Responsibilities

• Creating, editing and deliver compelling technical proposals to UN agencies
• Studying requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and requests for information (RFIs) to determine the information needed for each proposal.
• Conducting research to gather information required to develop proposal content.
• Analyzing various services and solutions and translating them into proposals that address RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements.
• Revising and editing content developed by different writers and Subject Matter Experts to ensure that the proposal flows and maintains a consistent tone throughout.
• Working to develop graphical content needed to enhance the look and feel of the proposal.
• Following up with team members and management for feedback and revisions, and to ensure that the proposal stays on schedule.
• Assembling the final text, graphics, exhibits, and supporting documents into an attractive, client-ready package.

Essential Requirements:

• Sixteen (16) years of education, preferably a degree in Social Sciences from a reputable/recognized university
• At least 3 years of experience in development sector working with INGOs, Development consultancies, bi or multilateral donor organizations etc
• Prior experience of writing winning proposals for UN agencies, ADB, World Bank etc.
• Ability to understand and analyze RFP/RFQ requirements related to scope, format, and content.
• Able to develop compelling, compliant proposals that fully address all RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Able to work on develop appropriate visual content for proposals.
• Able to multitask and prioritize requests to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the proposal.
• Able to collaborate with others to gather the information necessary to prepare a complete and effective proposal.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Project.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.