Assistant Manager / Manager - Proposal Development

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop high quality proposals and concept notes along with budget in accordance donor requirements in alignment with Smile s thematic areas primarily in education and skilling.
2. Writes and edits concept notes, proposals, letters of inquiry, bids, and other donor communications focusing on clarity and accuracy, readability, and professional presentation presenting them as donor-ready to final reviewer.
3. Coordinate with program teams to ensure that donor requirements are met, and the appropriate templates used when developing proposals.
4. Works with teams to collaboratively manage complex donor proposal processes, including budgeting and tracking timelines, sourcing relevant information from team members for proposal development processes.
5. Undertake regular secondary research in alignment with Smile s thematic areas and in development sector globally and nationally.
6. Assist in applying for national and international awards
7. Respond promptly for all queries of the program team and Resource Mobilization team
8. Participate in proposal reviews and recommend and execute changes as needed
9. Prepare regular reports for the senior management team on proposal conversions.

10. Ensure adherence to established proposal and knowledge management templates and quality standards
11. Ensures that information related to donor proposals, contacts, and processes are we'll-documented and accessible to others within the organization.
12. This role would need to identify and research new funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors and apply on them.
13. Stay updated on trends in philanthropy, donor priorities, and changes in the funding landscape.
14. To support in proposal writing for other verticals like Swabhiman (Women Empowerment), Health etc as assigned.