Division: Civil Society Division
Reports To: Senior Development Officer
Date Posted: 11/15/2011
Application Deadline: 12/16/2011
Position Summary
IREX seeks a qualified consultant to develop a technical proposal responding to an anticipated USAID-funded Request for Proposals on Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) in Rwanda. This program intends to strengthen institutional and human capacity in targeted government institutions and civil society organizations. The program will increase performance of government institutions and civil society organizations in a sustainable manner which improves Rwanda’s overall development outcomes. The consultant will participate in the planned assessment and will serve as lead writer on the technical proposal in coordination with IREX staff and partner organizations. Duties will include writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading of proposals, related correspondence, and other documents.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Coordinate with the Civil Society Division and Development Division in the preparation of the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) proposal to be submitted to USAID.
· Ensure that the proposal and partner inputs are of high quality and are well written, in accordance with USAID and IREX guidelines, and are submitted for review and submission in a timely manner.
· Using HICD knowledge, participate in an assessment in Rwanda with IREX staff.
· Develop the proposal based on assessed needs, USAID interests and the IREX team’s capacities for programming.
· Other duties as assigned by IREX that furthers the goals and objectives of this proposal.
Qualifications
· Thorough knowledge of Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) and integrated capacity development required.
· Strong track record of developing high quality proposals in response to USAID RFPs that are well written, competitive, responsive to donor-identified impacts, and produced in a timely manner.
· ISPI (International Society for Performance Improvement) Performance Technologist Certification preferred.
· Substantive understanding of international development best practices.
· Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in International Development, Business, or other relevant fields; in addition 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
· Knowledge of Rwanda’s political, social, economic, and cultural context preferred .
· Ability to analyze government solicitations, design and write successful technical proposals in a limited amount of time, and secure donor funding.
· Fluency in English required, proficiency in French preferred.
· Motivated self-starter.
· Able to work effectively in a professional team.
Application Instructions
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
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Proposal Consultant, Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD)
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