ThaiNGO

Title: Proposal Writer

Report to:  Senior Awards Management Coordinator

Location: Bangkok

Application Deadline: The job advertisement is now closed 

Background/IRC Summary:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Job Overview/Summary:  The Proposal Writer will lead the writing of a compelling bid (proposal) for IRC Thailand in response to the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for NGO programs benefiting Burmese refugees along the Thailand-Burma border issued by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Proposal Writer will work closely with the IRC Thailand project team (led by the Senior Awards Management Coordinator, supported by the Deputy Director of Programs, Finance Lead, and relevant IRC technical advisor(s). The Proposal Writer will develop a strong and competitive narrative proposal that adheres to relevant international standards and meets all the requirements and selection criteria specified in the NOFO. The narrative proposal must not exceed 15 pages in length and must include objectives and indicators for the program period. The proposal must focus on outcome or impact indicators as much as possible. At a minimum, each objective should have one outcome and impact indicator.

Deliverable:   

• Narrative proposal and annexes including logical framework and risk analysis. The first draft of narrative proposal should be submitted to IRC no later than 3 April 2024.
• Budget narrative that corresponds to the budget summary and budget detail after the budget has been finalized.

Duration of Work:  25 March – 19 April 2024 (approximately 12-15 days)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written skills in English
• Attention to detail
• Ability to Meet Deadlines

• Experience on writing competitive proposals for USG funding opportunities and other institution donors preferred
• Understanding of the refugee context preferred
• Understanding of IRC Thailand programs preferred

Term of payment:          

• Payment will be made by bank transferred to consultant within 7 days after approval from Senior Awards Management Coordinator

Standards of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and CV to the below email address.