Main tasks include:
- Developing proposals to Egyptian and international funding agencies that capture the attention of potential donors and articulate why their support is essential. This entails:
- Reading and analyzing solicitation and proposal documents.
- Developing technical solutions in design meetings.
- Drafting accurate, responsive, compelling text for proposals, including background/context, executive summary, technical approach overview, activity components, and technical annexes.
- Working with the proposal team and designers to develop visually compelling graphics and diagrams as needed.
- Collaborating with the team to improve and streamline the proposal development process.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the proposal content library including capability statements, research papers, past performances, management plans, and other related proposal content.
- Grant administration of funded projects, including compiling projects’ technical and progress reports sent to donors, according to their different requirements and templates.
- Handling all international relations and correspondence with funding agencies.
- Fundraising through searching for new funding opportunities as well as meetings with potential funding agencies.
Required Qualifications:
- A university degree in mass communication, Alsun, English literature or a relevant field.
- Strong grip over written and spoken English language, with level B2 or above.
- Strong grip over written and spoken Arabic Language.
- Ability to multitask, flexible and responsive to prioritizing responsibilities.
- Ability in gathering information.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs.
- Team player and aware of different cultures to work in an international setting.
- Previous experience of proposal writing or grant writing experience proven by proposal win rate is an asset.
- Proven experience in English-Arabic-English translation or post graduate studies in this field is an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of previous working experience (previous experience in the same vacancy field is an asset)
Important Remarks:
- The candidate must be resident in Cairo
- First screening interview will be conducted in English language
- Shortlisted candidates of the first screening interview will undergo a written English – Arabic – English translation exam and an English writing exam