Technical Proposal Writer

Can you help ResultsinHealth in developing
high quality project proposals?

Are you the professional writer we are looking for? Interested in joining our enthusiastic and dedicated team of health and development specialists? Our organisation is growing, and we are looking for new colleagues to strengthen our team.

We are ResultsinHealth, an international advisory agency in public health and development. We work for governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and international organizations and financing agencies.

Our passion? Development and delivery of effective health care to disadvantaged and poor populations and actively fighting the major human epidemics. We base our advice on scientific evidence, we try to find innovative ways of solving common public health problems, while recognising the realities of everyday practice in developing countries.

To assist our technical teams, we are looking for a:
Technical Proposal Writer

to collaborate in preparing high quality proposals for international donors and technical agencies for projects and programmes in HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal Child and Neonatal Health, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Gender mainstreaming, Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, and other conditions that prevent the development of societies.

Responsibilities
We expect the ideal candidate to:
• Take key responsibilities in formulating project proposals, letters of interest and concept papers for a large variety of donors, such as USAID, EC, AusAID, DFID, the specialised UN Agencies, Global Fund, UNITAID, and others.
• Write and /or revise proposal sections, such as executive summary, technical approach, management and staffing plans, and other sections as assigned. Contribute to writing in areas of programmatic and/or technical expertise.
• Prepare collateral proposal documentation, such as capability statements, past performance references, personnel resumes, job descriptions, and background information on relevant subject areas.
• Ensure effective participation and input from RiH programme managers and support staff.
• The proposal writer may also be asked to participate in reviewing Calls for Proposals, team decision processes regarding proposal development, determining strategies for application, and ensuring that donor requirements are met.

Competencies
• A genuine desire to produce high quality work.
• An entrepreneurial attitude to advisory in international health. Capable to think strategically and a commitment to excellence.
• Working in a structured way and focusing on achieving results. Able to show results that have been achieved, and developing interventions in case of unsatisfactory outcomes.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills. Recognising good ideas from others and building on them.

Requirements
• Well qualified candidates will have a University degree (preferably Masters) in a relevant field, e.g. Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, or other.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a technical writer and editor.
• Experience in project design, proposal writing, and preferably budget development.
• Familiarity with donor procedures is considered an important asset.
• Ability to create engaging and compelling text, while maintaining technical accuracy and adhering to strict page limitations.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Able to meet deadlines, with strong attention to detail and quality.

We offer
• An exciting position in a dynamic and growing organization, with a stimulating environment, few hierarchical limitations and a lot of space for initiative.
• A full time assignment with occasional travel.
• Salary range Euro 40,500 – 56,000 per annum, depending on level of experience.
• Duty station: Leiderdorp (The Netherlands).

Position within RiH
The Technical Proposal Writer will report to the Directors and actively collaborate with other RiH staff members.

Due to our current team composition, we are particularly interested in male candidates

Application procedure
Interested applicants should send the following documents to recruitment@resultsinhealth.org by 15 May 2012:
• Short letter of presentation (1 page), describing your abilities to meet the requirements
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact details of a minimum of 2 references

To know more about this position, please contact Hilbrand Haak by e-mail: haakh@resultsinhealth.org or phone +31 71 750 3240.

More information on ResultsinHealth can be found at www.resultsinhealth.org
The full job description can be viewed at
http://www.resultsinhealth.org/index.php/who-we-are/current-vacancies

Please also indicate whether you agree for RiH to keep your CV on file for review against other, current or forthcoming opportunities.