Johns Hopkins University
Advisor, Global Health Technical Proposal Writer
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The
Advisor, Global Health Technical Proposal Write
r supports proposal research and design and serves as a lead or contributing writer on specific proposal opportunities. The
Advisor
will also enable Jhpiego to develop, implement and continually improve processes which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of proposal preparation.
With the primary role of proposal writer, the
Advisor
may also support crafting messages and pitches to donors to advocate for furthering or implementing Jhpiego's strategy. We seek a creative, pro-active and passionate professional with a growth mindset who thrives on playing a key role turning ideas into action, working with and through technical and multi-disciplinary teams.
RESPONSIBITLITIES:
Proposal Preparation
Serve as lead or supporting writer for technical narrative of new funding opportunities (open, competitive procurements as well as concept notes and invitations from donors), working with teams composed of technical and program staff to produce a proposal that is cohesive, responsive to the donor, and compelling.Assures quality narrative following proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone, weaving in text from different writers, eliminating redundancies, connecting ideas coherently which speaks with "one voice".Lead and/or contribute to strategic positioning, design, and collate inputs from proposal team during the leads' development phase of upcoming procurementsParticipate as a member of the proposal team to support the design lead and/or facilitate project designSupport conceptualization and creation of graphics (e.g., theory of change, log frame, conceptual framework) within the technical narrative, in collaboration with design lead, and orient teams as neededImprove how Jhpiego approaches project design and writing to optimize competitiveness, responsiveness to the donor, and project outcomes and disseminate best practices and lessons learned to writers and design leads across departmentsLead and/or contribute to the establishment, improvement, and dissemination of processes, tools, and templates for writers that will help prepare detailed and responsive technical proposalsServe in an advisory role regarding questions of strategy and organizational positioning for future businessDevelop and/or lead special projects either within NPD, or with relevant staff appointed from each department, including global programs, information technology team, human resources and finance and administrationHelp to identify factors that contribute to Jhpiego's competitiveness and work with proposal teams to address gaps
Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Demonstrated record of writing successful proposals or other products to support resource mobilization effortsExperience in designing, developing, drafting, implementing or managing public health projectsDemonstrated success working with cross-functional teams of clinicians, public health specialists, and program managers, prioritizing needs, developing action plans and executing initiativesStrong ability to articulate cogent, concise and compelling proposal narrative from technical and programmatic design inputs, aligned with proposal win themes and organizational value propositionAbility to efficiently assess responsiveness of narrative to donor requirements, identify and address gaps with core proposal teamAbility to effectively convey information about project needs, in many cases to those who might be unfamiliar with the detailsStrong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skillsExperience and understanding of multiple donor frameworks including CDC, USAID, and private sector donorsExcellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skillsArticulate cogent, concise and compelling proposal narrative from technical and programmatic design inputs, aligned with proposal win themes and organizational value propositionProven knowledge of USAID and large foundation donor programming and technical procurement proceduresEfficiently assess responsiveness of narrative to donor requirements, identify and address gaps with core proposal teamEffectively convey information about project needs, in many cases to those who might be unfamiliar with the detailsEngage content experts to extract, synthesize and articulate program and technical insights into compelling narrativeAcumen interpreting and translating donor priorities, interests and frameworks into responsive proposal narrative
Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in related technical/scientific field. Must possess in-depth subject matter knowledge.One year related experience. Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications2+ years field experience in one or more regions (Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America)Ability to strengthening capacity of colleagues in the above knowledge and skillsFluency, oral and written, in a second language French (most preferred), Portuguese or Spanish
Classified Title: Sr. Technical WriterJob Posting Title (Working Title):Advisor, Global Health Technical Proposal WriterRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PDStarting Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 Commensurate with ExperienceEmployee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMExempt Status:ExemptLocation:JhpiegoDepartment name: 60000102-New Program Development - NPDPersonnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Advisor, Global Health Technical Proposal Write
r supports proposal research and design and serves as a lead or contributing writer on specific proposal opportunities. The
Advisor
will also enable Jhpiego to develop, implement and continually improve processes which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of proposal preparation.
With the primary role of proposal writer, the
Advisor
may also support crafting messages and pitches to donors to advocate for furthering or implementing Jhpiego's strategy. We seek a creative, pro-active and passionate professional with a growth mindset who thrives on playing a key role turning ideas into action, working with and through technical and multi-disciplinary teams.
RESPONSIBITLITIES:
Proposal Preparation
Serve as lead or supporting writer for technical narrative of new funding opportunities (open, competitive procurements as well as concept notes and invitations from donors), working with teams composed of technical and program staff to produce a proposal that is cohesive, responsive to the donor, and compelling.Assures quality narrative following proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone, weaving in text from different writers, eliminating redundancies, connecting ideas coherently which speaks with "one voice".Lead and/or contribute to strategic positioning, design, and collate inputs from proposal team during the leads' development phase of upcoming procurementsParticipate as a member of the proposal team to support the design lead and/or facilitate project designSupport conceptualization and creation of graphics (e.g., theory of change, log frame, conceptual framework) within the technical narrative, in collaboration with design lead, and orient teams as neededImprove how Jhpiego approaches project design and writing to optimize competitiveness, responsiveness to the donor, and project outcomes and disseminate best practices and lessons learned to writers and design leads across departmentsLead and/or contribute to the establishment, improvement, and dissemination of processes, tools, and templates for writers that will help prepare detailed and responsive technical proposalsServe in an advisory role regarding questions of strategy and organizational positioning for future businessDevelop and/or lead special projects either within NPD, or with relevant staff appointed from each department, including global programs, information technology team, human resources and finance and administrationHelp to identify factors that contribute to Jhpiego's competitiveness and work with proposal teams to address gaps
Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Demonstrated record of writing successful proposals or other products to support resource mobilization effortsExperience in designing, developing, drafting, implementing or managing public health projectsDemonstrated success working with cross-functional teams of clinicians, public health specialists, and program managers, prioritizing needs, developing action plans and executing initiativesStrong ability to articulate cogent, concise and compelling proposal narrative from technical and programmatic design inputs, aligned with proposal win themes and organizational value propositionAbility to efficiently assess responsiveness of narrative to donor requirements, identify and address gaps with core proposal teamAbility to effectively convey information about project needs, in many cases to those who might be unfamiliar with the detailsStrong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skillsExperience and understanding of multiple donor frameworks including CDC, USAID, and private sector donorsExcellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skillsArticulate cogent, concise and compelling proposal narrative from technical and programmatic design inputs, aligned with proposal win themes and organizational value propositionProven knowledge of USAID and large foundation donor programming and technical procurement proceduresEfficiently assess responsiveness of narrative to donor requirements, identify and address gaps with core proposal teamEffectively convey information about project needs, in many cases to those who might be unfamiliar with the detailsEngage content experts to extract, synthesize and articulate program and technical insights into compelling narrativeAcumen interpreting and translating donor priorities, interests and frameworks into responsive proposal narrative
Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in related technical/scientific field. Must possess in-depth subject matter knowledge.One year related experience. Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications2+ years field experience in one or more regions (Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America)Ability to strengthening capacity of colleagues in the above knowledge and skillsFluency, oral and written, in a second language French (most preferred), Portuguese or Spanish
Classified Title: Sr. Technical WriterJob Posting Title (Working Title):Advisor, Global Health Technical Proposal WriterRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PDStarting Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 Commensurate with ExperienceEmployee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMExempt Status:ExemptLocation:JhpiegoDepartment name: 60000102-New Program Development - NPDPersonnel area: Academic and Business Centers