Calling All Writers: Proposal Writer Position Available with WFP
Calling All Writers: Proposal Writer Position Available with WFP
Career Opportunities: Proposal Writer (International Consultant Level II, When Actually Employed), Accra – Ghana (832563)
Vacancy Announcement n°: 832563
Job Title: Proposal Writer (International Consultant Level II, When Actually Employed), Accra, Ghana
Contract type and Grade: When Actually Employed (WAE) Consultant Level II
Duration: 120 days (WAE) within eleven (11) months an period
Unit / Division: Executive Management
Duty Station: Accra, WFP Ghana Country Office
Closing date: 30th April 2024
Introduction
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) stands as a beacon of humanitarianism, operating in over 120 countries and territories to provide life-saving assistance, promote peace, stability, and prosperity, and support sustainable livelihoods. At the heart of WFP’s mission lies a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and excellence, with a vision of a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce dedicated to saving and changing lives. To advance this vision, WFP invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Proposal Writer in Accra, Ghana, to contribute to the organization’s noble mandate of achieving zero hunger worldwide.
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Calling All Writers: Proposal Writer Position Available with WFP
Background and Purpose of the Assignment
Within the framework of the Country Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 (CSP2.0), WFP endeavors to bolster national development priorities in Ghana across four thematic pillars: Emergency Preparedness and response, Nutrition, Food Systems, Social Protection, and On-demand services and protection programs. As part of its strategy, WFP aims to enhance its ‘enabler’ role by providing capacity strengthening for national institutions and advocating for improved food security and nutrition outcomes. The Proposal Writer will play a pivotal role in this endeavor, collaborating with stakeholders to develop concept notes, technical proposals, and advocacy materials aligned with the CSP thematic areas.
Responsibilities
The Proposal Writer will be responsible for providing technical advice, enhancing office capacity in climate adaptation and disaster risk financing, and integrating cross-cutting areas such as digitization, climate adaptation, inclusion, disability, and gender programming. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical advice and capacity strengthening in climate adaptation and disaster risk financing.
- Integrating cross-cutting thematic areas into proposals, including digitization, climate adaptation, inclusion, disability, and gender programming.
- Collaborating with thematic activity managers and the budget team to develop concept notes and technical proposals.
- Developing summary presentation materials to aid advocacy and outreach efforts.
- Ensuring alignment of proposed objectives with the CSP thematic areas based on stakeholder feedback.
Education and Experience
Candidates should hold an advanced university degree recognized by (WHED) in International Development or related fields, or a first university degree in the same disciplines with additional relevant work experience and/or training. A minimum of eight (8) years of post-graduate professional-level experience in humanitarian development or related activities is required, with demonstrated experience in developing concept notes and proposals for fundraising purposes. Experience working in a developing country and familiarity with International Financial Institutions, United Nations Agencies, or Government Entities are desirable.
Language Skills and Skills
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory, accompanied by excellent writing and presentation skills. Candidates should possess good computer knowledge and skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines and handle additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Terms and Conditions
This is a When Actually Employed (WAE) contract, wherein the consultant will be engaged for sporadic, non-continuous assignments within a specified period and paid at the agreed daily fee. WFP offers meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training opportunities, and a multicultural and stimulating working environment.
Deadline for Application: 30th April 2024
Important Notes
WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and abuse. Female candidates and qualified applicants from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, and discrimination.
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