Save the Children Nigeria Job in Abuja for a Proposal Writing Specialist

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world.
Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Proposal Writing Specialist

Location: Abuja

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:

• 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
• 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)
• Attention to detail and exceptional organization
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with large teams and to communicate clearly.
• 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

• Thoroughly review solicitations/calls for funding and become an expert on funder 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.
• 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

• 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.