Senior Technical Writer and Editor for Global Programs is required by ‘Pact’.

Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future. Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing of responsive, high-quality proposals in accordance with Pact and donor requirements
• Facilitate technical brainstorming sessions to set proposal strategy and criteria for successful development of donor proposals
• Review, revise, edit, and improve the quality and responsiveness of proposal documents and materials
• Participate in technical reviews and incorporate feedback and revisions in a timely manner
• Review and integrate all background materials to ensure that the technical application is compliant with all technical and formatting requirements
• Lead or support the preparation and delivery of proposal design workshops
• Ensure responsiveness to donor requirements – and constructively challenge the design team to produce a high-quality product
• Work closely with the proposal manager and cost lead to ensure alignment between the technical proposal, work plans and cost proposals
• Support partner selection and engagement
• Directly supervise a small team of technical writers and editors
• Plan and prioritize requests for writing and editing support from country offices, projects, and Pact technical teams
• Support project teams to structure and develop key documents
• Review, revise, and copy-edit project reports and deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, Communications, or a related field
• At least 8 years of work experience in international development, or a relevant field
• At least 5-8 years of progressive experience developing and writing successful proposals of more than $2 million
• Experience writing successful USAID and/or DFID proposals
• Experience in one or more of Pact’s technical areas
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills
• Excellent management, communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with critical global development issues
• Ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge (inputs) into high-quality proposal output
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while still meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

Preferred Qualities

• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow
• Experience managing a team of mid-level staff, including a mix of in-person and remote staff
• Experience with a range of public and private donors
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with various team members, country office staff and in-country host government personnel, local partners, and donors
• Experience building staff writing skills
• Verbal and written French or Spanish fluency