Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 1000 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

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Purpose:

Conduct a short-term technical and lead writer consultancy on Project HOPE’s behalf in Nigeria for the USAID Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity. The consultant will provide technical input, strategy design, and proposal writing services to develop a comprehensive proposal by the USAID submission deadline. The period of performance is from September 1, 2024 for 1 month.

Duration and Location:

This is a remote assignment with a maximum of 10 full days of engagement with possibility of extension.

Overview:

Project HOPE is exploring business opportunities in Nigeria to grow our presence and our activities in the country. In line with our global strategy, we are developing a proposal application for USAID/Nigeria’s Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity notice of funding opportunity.

Specific Activities:

1. The consultant will represent Project HOPE as the proposal’s technical lead and lead writer and work closely with the proposal manager to identify needed input from consortium partners.
2. Work collaboratively with the Business Development team and regional program team to provide technical input and writing services.
3. Provide the main technical write up of Project HOPE’s proposal submission.
4. Produce annotated outline for review and approval according to proposal calendar.
5. Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts and consortium partners to prepare material for the proposal, including interviewing technical experts and/or reviewing and revising text prepared by technical experts.
6. Deliver and finalize draft technical components according to the agreed schedule. The proposal components that the consultant will be responsible for completing include the following:

• I: Executive Summary (2 page maximum)
• II: Technical Approach and Plan to Achieve Intended Results (20-25 pages)
• The consultant will also provide input on the management and staffing plans.

1. Submit first draft to review team.
2. Compile input from review team on the first draft in a two to three-day time period.
3. Submit second draft to review team.
4. Compile input from review team on the second draft in a two to three-day time period.
5. Submit third draft to review team.
6. Compile input from review team on third draft and send to Business Development Manager as well as regional team for final review and editing.
7. Attend proposal development meetings/workshops and partner meetings as requested.
8. Work with proposal development team on deliverables.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of the international development industry and donors, specifically USAID required
2. Experience writing winning technical proposals in the field of international development, with preference given to one or more of the following in Health information systems, digital health, etc.
3. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
4. Knowledgeable in using/adhering to GPO, APA, and/or Chicago style manuals
5. Ability to work autonomously and in team environment under critical deadline pressures
6. High level of proficiency in MS Office applications
7. Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
8. Writing and/or editing sample will be required
9. Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field + 15 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree in relevant field + 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD in relevant field + 7 years of relevant experience