A non-profit organisation dedicated to co-creating solutions with communities,and integrating human-centered design into our work. Our 3500-strong team across 22 countries from four continents understands the experiences and strives to deliver high-quality services worthy of their humanity. Working in Pakistan since 2002, we have been making a meaningful difference in people's lives through initiatives in healthcare, nutrition, education, skill development, shelter, protection, livelihoods, and disaster response across the country.

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s degree in Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the development sector, with at least 5 years specifically in proposal development and resource mobilization.
• Proven track record of successful proposal writing for international donors, including bilateral, multilateral, and private sector funding.
• Preference will be given to candidates with international academic credentials or professional experience working with global organizations.

 Desirable Attributes

• Experience working in complex or emergency contexts.
• Knowledge of proposal compliance mechanisms and donor due diligence requirements.
• Ability to manage, coach, and mentor cross-functional teams.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of Pakistan’s national and provincial development priorities.
• Advanced knowledge in key thematic sectors such as Education, Economic Empowerment, Gender, Health, and Life Skills Education.
• Familiarity with institutional donor priorities and programming frameworks (e.g., USAID, DFID/FCDO, GIZ, EU, UN agencies, etc.).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
• Solid knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including logical framework approaches (LFA).
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal development tools.

 JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

1. Lead the end-to-end design and development of concept notes and proposals for institutional donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, EU, GIZ, UN agencies, etc.) through a consultative and collaborative approach.
2. Coordinate the full proposal development process—from opportunity analysis to final submission—ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and internal standards, multi-departmental coordination, donor landscape mapping and project pipelines,
3. Monitor and analyze national and global funding landscapes; identify strategic funding opportunities and brief leadership to guide decision-making aligned with the organization's strategic priorities, are contextually relevant, and adhere to donor guidelines.
4. Facilitate the organization’s decision-making process through detailed opportunity analysis and donor intelligence.
5. Guide project design components such as Theory of Change, Logical Frameworks, M&E plans, gender and inclusion strategies, and value-for-money considerations.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with donor representatives, INGO partners, and key stakeholders for pre-positioning and consortium development.
7. Support the development of innovative, evidence-based program strategies across key thematic areas
8. including education, economic development, gender, and health.
9. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure the inclusion of relevant components such as M&E frameworks, staffing plans, budgeting, and partnership models in proposals.
10. Develop and maintain funding opportunity trackers, donor mapping tools, and management briefs to enhance visibility and planning.
11. Ensure donor requirements are met for compliance, reporting, and grant documentation.
12. Build internal capacity on proposal development and donor frameworks through mentoring, training, and ongoing support.
13. Manage organizational pre-positioning efforts, including donor engagement and profile enhancement.
14. Represent the organization in external meetings, including donor forums and partner consultations, as delegated.
15. Mentor and supervise junior program development staff, including Social Innovation Officers and consultants.
16. Build internal capacities in program design, proposal writing, donor compliance, and adaptive learning.