Proposal Manager Jhpiego

The Proposal Manager works with Program and Technical staff to ensure successful completion and responsiveness of Jhpiego’s proposals for new business in the Lusophone, Latin America and Caribbean region. Proposal Manager will manage both prime and sub-proposal opportunities, serving either as a leader or team member and will participate in leads development, proposal preparation and transition to implementation. Proposal manager will also facilitate development of an opportunity pipeline, track the status and results of on-going projects, monitor activities of competitors, partners and donors and prepare proposals. Jhpiego’s work focuses on Maternal and Neonatal Health, Family Planning & Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care, Malaria Prevention and Treatment and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment.

Responsibilities:

Support efforts for Jhpiego to maximize competitiveness through pre-bid preparation, partner formation, staff recruitment and presentation of compelling proposals Manage or coordinate primary prime and sub proposals Liaise with other Jhpiego departments to engage programmatic and technical experts Participate in or lead pre-bid proposal preparation Support partner negotiations Collect, analyze and present information about donors, partners, and competitors to assist in informed bid decisions Maintain proposal status data and produce reports Monitor near- and far-term identified business opportunities for target region Capture existing proposal debriefing and program results to present in future proposals Analyze technical, business, and human risk and inform management as appropriate Synthesize input for bid and no-bid decisions Facilitate bid and no-bid decisions Develop proposal writing outlines and calendars and manage teams to deliver on time results Draft, edit and synthesize non-technical proposal content Support review and editing of cost documents Assure non-technical proposal content complies with client needs Work with Human Resources to recruit and identify senior technical and management staff for overseas positions Manage production of proposal submissions, assuring on-time delivery of all documents Nurture team working relationships Serve as team member on proposals, supporting any aspect required Coordinate, facilitate and document internal proposal debrief Facilitate transition of awarded projects to implementation team In collaboration with program and technical staff, draft, edit and finalize corporate capability statements and past performance references In collaboration with Public Affairs, draft press releases and other documents for dissemination Support staff training programs to ensure that business development endeavors are streamlined and efficient Draft, route and track sensitive contractual documents

Required Qualifications:

Proficient Spanish language skills Combined 5+ years’ proposal/grant writing and/or international program management experience. Experience in proposal management should include technical writing and editing, partnering, recruiting and budgeting Program management experience in international development environment Demonstrated success in securing funds from international donors such as USAD, CDC, UN Advanced degree in public health, international development or related field Familiarity with USAID or CDC regulations and requirements Understanding of global health priorities and development approaches Ability to self-manage, multi-task and prioritize in fast paced environment Strong analytical skills, judgment, and results oriented approach Strong oral, written and presentation skills Proficient in MS Office and online resources Ability to travel

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