Assistant Manager/Manager – Proposal Development

• Develop high quality proposals and concept notes along with budget in accordance donor requirements in alignment with Smile’s thematic areas primarily in education and skilling.
• Writes and edits concept notes, proposals, letters of inquiry, bids, and other donor communications focusing on clarity and accuracy, readability, and professional presentation - presenting them as donorready to final reviewer.
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure that donor requirements are met, and the appropriate templates used when developing proposals.
• Works with teams to collaboratively manage complex donor proposal processes, including budgeting and tracking timelines, sourcing relevant information from team members for proposal development processes.
• Undertake regular secondary research in alignment with Smile’s thematic areas and in development sector globally and nationally.
• Assist in applying for national and international awards
• Respond promptly for all queries of the program team and Resource Mobilization team
• Participate in proposal reviews and recommend and execute changes as needed 9.Prepare regular reports for the senior management team on proposal conversions.

• Ensure adherence to established proposal and knowledge management templates and quality standards
• Ensures that information related to donor proposals, contacts, and processes are well-documented and accessible to others within the organization.
• This role would need to identify and research new funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors and apply on them.
• Stay updated on trends in philanthropy, donor priorities, and changes in the funding landscape.
• To support in proposal writing for other verticals like Swabhiman (Women Empowerment), Health etc as assigned. 

Qualification and Experience

• Should have a master’s in social work (MSW), Sociology, Development studies, Social Science or other related subjects. 
• Candidates with 5-8 years of experience in research and proposal writing. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in the development sector.
• Proven track record of securing significant funding from a variety of sources.
• Should have ability to understand and communicate complex information, and to conceptualize and produce strong, clean and compelling written materials.
• Superior writing skills, proofreading and editing skills with an analytical mindset are also huge assets to anyone pursuing this field.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PPT, Google platform, Adobe, Dropbox and other online collaboration tools.
• Should be well versed with LFA, Theory of Change Tools which are used for proposal writing
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes and effects, integrate data, and check facts. This is done with both qualitative and quantitative information, making rational and timely judgments on the basis of the information that is available.
• Achieving results: Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented, persisting despite obstacles and opposition.
• Aligning performance for success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Focus Upon Quality: Accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; remains watchful over a period of time.
• Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
• Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.