C-Proposal Manager - Boost LLC - United States

We are entering an exciting phase of development as it expands its activities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. As part of this expansion, will cultivate a small team of exceptional individuals based in the US with a passion for finding solutions to pressing development problems, a curiosity about complex issues facing the world’s poor, and a drive to tell our story. This is an exciting opportunity to join new and growing team in the US, supporting our ongoing programs, business development and start-up operations.

Job Summary

The Proposal Manager is a critical part of team in this exciting growth phase of our US operations. The primary function will be focused on supporting partnership, positioning and proposal development activities on a focused but growing number of opportunities, primarily USAID-funded and primarily in Africa and Asia. S/he will be a core part of the US team making meaningful strategic links between our current work and future directions. This position requires a passionate individual who can prioritize opportunities, assess partnerships and the competitive landscape, and set a plan to capture specific opportunities. S/he will be able to write quickly and with a high degree of competence, think broadly about strategic directions and track the status of multiple opportunities simultaneously.

We are looking for a critical thinker who makes connections among current projects, ongoing and planned donor activities, and innovative private sector initiatives in agriculture and nutrition. S/he writes with clarity and passion. The position is preferred to be based in the Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Track relevant donor-supported activities and a maintain a system to prioritize future opportunities in agriculture and nutrition
  


• Represent with partners and engage with them in-person and remotely to assess and develop partnerships
  


• Draft sections of technical proposals such as the technical approach, capability and staffing sections, past performance references, and other areas
  


• Lead the drafting of concept papers
  


• Travel to target countries for positioning or proposal development
  


• Manage the proposal development process by assessing RFA/RFP, likely competition, Digital Green position and scope of work; develop the calendar for development of proposals and manage deadlines
  


• Negotiate with partners, both primes and subcontractors, on roles, scope of work, and budget
  


• Develop budget estimates and engage partners on budget development; work with Digital Green’s finance team to develop final budgets
  


• Manage workflow of potential and current proposals and develop a funding pipeline
  


• Assemble teams of our staff to support proposal development, identify roles, and track inputs
  


• Provide general copy-edit/editorial tasks for other communication materials such as the website, newsletters, internal reports, and the annual report
  


• Communicate with colleagues on progress and flag trouble spots
  


• Identify strategies for leveraging current awards to new opportunities.
  


• Support other functions of the US office as appropriate for a small multipurpose team supporting start-up operations
  

Qualifications and Experiences
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Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with business development and fundraising
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Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and produce material with short turnaround time when necessary.
  


• Inquisitive and critical thinking skills capable of drawing thematic connections as well as attending closely to detail
  

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated communication, writing, management, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other professionals, particularly in a business development or fundraising setting
  


• Experience working with US Government contracts and cooperative agreement rules and regulations.
  


• Experience with a broad range of funders and types of programs is preferred; experience tracking win rate and analyzing pipeline health is preferred.
  


• Demonstrated excellence in effective writing and verbal communication. (English required; language competency in other languages is a plus).
  

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Demonstrated strong computer skills in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Technical experience in the areas of agriculture, health, nutrition or ICT preferred.
  


• Candidates should be comfortable taking initiative within their authority, work well with others on small teams, be detail-oriented and well organized.
  

• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  


• Willing to travel occasionally to different offices and engage with people of multiple cultures
  


• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task
  


• Strong initiative and leadership skills
  


• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
  

To be successful as a member of the team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization.
  


• Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so.
  


• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
  


• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction.
  


• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
  


• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.
  

Compensation:

Great place to work and prides itself on a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.