Job Details:
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)-USA
Deadline Fri, 8 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Chad
Position: Proposal Writer Manager
Grade: 7B4
Location: Chad, based in Ndjamena with travel to field base(s)
Duration: 1 month
Reports to: Grants Manager
Directly Supervises : 0
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
BACKGROUND :
The IRC has been present in Chad since 2004, first providing support to Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, then expanding to serve vulnerable populations in Mongo, Moussoro, and Salal, in central Chad. Following the outbreak of violence in CAR, the IRC commenced operations to aid refugees and Chadian returnees in southern Chad. IRC Chad is currently implementing programs in health, nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, and GBV.
Scope of work
IRC Chad’s main donors are the EU, BPRM, Sida and private foundations. IRC Chad is facing a heavy workload and will need temporary assistance in developing several proposals, particularly for American donors (USAID, OFDA, BPRM).
Specific Duties:
- Have a good command of the specifics of proposal calls from the US Government, including proposal formats, annexes, and expectations in terms of content
- Direct the proposal-writing process using contributions from field managers and technical coordinators
- Ensure that proposals receive the necessary approvals, are submitted on time, and are competitive and of high quality
Job Requirements/Experience Required:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- A knowledge of the IRC Chad program is required
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience working with NGOs overseas
- Previous experience in an international setting essential; experience in Chad required
- Previous experience in developing proposals in IRC a plus
- Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written
- Fluency in French and English required;
- Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment
This is an unaccompanied position.
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dyYW50LjAxNjEzLjQ4MTBAaXJjLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
Proposal writer Manager
Job posted by: International Rescue Committee (IRC)-USA - Mon, 9 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)-USA
Deadline Fri, 8 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: Chad
Position: Proposal Writer Manager
Grade: 7B4
Location: Chad, based in Ndjamena with travel to field base(s)
Duration: 1 month
Reports to: Grants Manager
Directly Supervises : 0
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
BACKGROUND :
The IRC has been present in Chad since 2004, first providing support to Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, then expanding to serve vulnerable populations in Mongo, Moussoro, and Salal, in central Chad. Following the outbreak of violence in CAR, the IRC commenced operations to aid refugees and Chadian returnees in southern Chad. IRC Chad is currently implementing programs in health, nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, and GBV.
Scope of work
IRC Chad’s main donors are the EU, BPRM, Sida and private foundations. IRC Chad is facing a heavy workload and will need temporary assistance in developing several proposals, particularly for American donors (USAID, OFDA, BPRM).
Specific Duties:
- Have a good command of the specifics of proposal calls from the US Government, including proposal formats, annexes, and expectations in terms of content
- Direct the proposal-writing process using contributions from field managers and technical coordinators
- Ensure that proposals receive the necessary approvals, are submitted on time, and are competitive and of high quality
Job Requirements/Experience Required:
This is an unaccompanied position.
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dyYW50LjAxNjEzLjQ4MTBAaXJjLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ