Proposal Developer-Education Programs Tender in Denmark - 33203627

Tenders are invited for Proposal Developer-Education Programs Related.
The Proposal Developer will develop, in consultation with ETOH senior management, a detailed work plan that will include undertaking the following tasks, and other relevant activities.
Review literature relevant to the topic under development. Provide a comprehensive background about the context, program rationale and statement of the problem.

Review of previous and ongoing similar and/or related and/or interfacing projects in order to identify gaps, areas of improvement and instill lessons learnt into the proposal. These will also provide inputs for the determination of baselines for the logical framework.

As required, help conduct problem tree analyses and validation workshops with key partners and other relevant stakeholders.

As required, help conduct field visits in target areas to carry out assessments relevant to existing and proposed projects and programs, and based on the relevant strategic and program key performance indicators.

Design a packaged project solution that can address the objectives stated in the concept note that will be provided by UNOPS or call for proposals.

Write detailed conceptual framework, innovative program model and/or known to be effective in other areas. It should provide for a distinguishable project with clear value-addition from ongoing projects and programmes in the same field, demonstrating a clear comparative advantage of the role of UNOPS.

Clearly articulate the anticipated partners- roles and assign tasks in accordance with the mandate area of each partner organisations (in case of joint project proposals).

Develop a cohesive, credible and coordinated programme with clear objectives and strategies of implementation. With clear outline what has to be undertaken during implementation (if phases are recommended show clearly the connection of phases and activities).

Develop M&E plan with clear theory of change, evaluation criteria and indicators for monitoring and evaluation of the proposed program intervention.

Prepare the human resource needs for the implementation phase.

Prepare the budget for the activities stated in the proposal.

Present the initial draft proposal to the members of the team and enrich the proposal after getting feedback.

As required, the Proposal Developer will follow guidelines, templates and formats dictated by donors.

Work closely with the personnel assigned by the team and meet the deadline for application submission

Education
MSc and above in Education, Sociology, Psychology and other relevant fields
A combination of a Bachelor-s degree in relevant area with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above
Work Experience
At least 7 years of progressive experience in proposal writing, report writing, or graphic design services in Education, Sociology, Psychology and other relevant projects required. This should include strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents, including results frameworks and budgets.

Prior demonstrated experience developing proposals for donors required.

Background of demonstrated success in designing proposals for international donors, governments, foundations and other bilateral and multilateral development partners strongly preferred. This will need to include scoping, reviewing, analysing, and integrating existing plans, projects, and areas of expertise.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from multiple organizations, including remotely writing and revising proposal documents strongly preferred.

Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors strongly preferred.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Fluency in either Amharic, Arabic and French would be considered a serious asset.
Required Skills
Excellent writing skills

Ability to perform analysis and synthesis

Record management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Adobe Indesign or VISIO or similar software would be considered a serious asset
Contract type, level and duration Contract type - International Individual Contract Agreement - Retainer base

Contract level - I-ICA3
Contract duration- Ongoing ICA - Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Consideration
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types

UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.

For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.*It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.*

Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.