Health Information Systems Technical Consultant & Lead Writer at Project Hope

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:

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development team and regional program team to provide technical input and writing services.
• Provide the main technical write up of Project HOPE’s proposal submission.
• Produce annotated outline for review and approval according to proposal calendar.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit first draft to review team.
• Compile input from review team on the first draft in a two to three-day time period.
• Submit second draft to review team.
• Compile input from review team on the second draft in a two to three-day time period.
• Submit third draft to review team.
• Compile input from review team on third draft and send to Business Development Manager as well as regional team for final review and editing.
• Attend proposal development meetings/workshops and partner meetings as requested.
• Work with proposal development team on deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the international development industry and donors, specifically USAID required
• 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.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledgeable in using/adhering to GPO, APA, and/or Chicago style manuals
• Ability to work autonomously and in team environment under critical deadline pressures
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Writing and/or editing sample will be required
• 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