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Employment Nigeria 24-Sep-2015 ABUJA , Administrative

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Position: Proposal Writing Specialist

Job ID: #1156371

Job Description
Save The Children is looking to add a dynamic, organized proposal writer who is passionate about being a part of a global team of individuals committed to improving the lives of children in Nigeria. Successful candidates should have:

A talent for writing concisely and conceptualizing ideas for graphics that convey key information
Experience writing proposals for USAID, DFID, other bilaterals, foundations and/or corporations
Experience at an INGO and knowledge of some technical areas such as humanitarian assistance, health, nutrition, protection, education, livelihoods or water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas in a clear and compelling way
The ability to synthesize inputs from multiple sources into one cohesive document with a unified voice
Attention to detail and exceptional organization
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with large teams and to communicate clearly

Key Responsibilities

Thoroughly review solicitations/calls for funding and become an expert on funder instructions and requirements
Work with the proposal team to develop an outline that will guide the organization and content of proposal sections
Integrate inputs from technical experts and staff into a narrative that clearly conveys proposal win themes and technical solutions, and importantly, is compliant with all donor instructions and requirements
Help the proposal team to identify and address any gaps in the program design or other pieces of the proposal
Collaborate with the proposal team to incorporate the suggestions of proposal reviewers
Format and edit proposals and ensure a high quality final products
Follow proposal calendar and meet established deadlines

Qualification

Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field required.
Minimum 5 years overall experience, with 2 years in writing and developing proposals in response to solicitations from donors.
Exceptional conceptual, analytical, writing, and editing skills, including knack for synthesizing large amounts of information into persuasive, clear language and graphics.
Experience working in Nigeria.
Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V and qualifying statements to:Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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