About DAPP
DAPP in Zambia is a non-governmental association established in 1986 working in the areas of health, education, environment and sustainable agriculture. At the core of DAPP’s mission is promoting the social and economic development of the most vulnerable people. Our Vision is a Zambia where people are educated, live health lives, free from poverty in a country which protect and sustain its natural resources. All DAPPs programmes use a holistic and inclusive approach that puts people at the centre of their own development. The central role given to people is a fundamental value of DAPPs activities towards the achievement of sustainable development. Thus, the focus of the majority of DAPP’s work is the grassroots level, working among the people, for the people and with the people.
For more information about DAPP’s work and programs, please see the DAPP Zambia website: www.dappzambia.org or Facebook DAPPZambia
About the position:
Development Aid from People to People seeks an experienced Proposal Writer to be part of DAPPs Partnership Team. S/he must have experience in grant process from the United States government (USG) and other donors. The successful candidate will have a sound track record in writing and developing USG and other proposals, including experience writing and developing complex proposals from start to finish. Technical experience in public health – including HIV, TB, Malaria and nutrition – would be an advantage. The Proposal Writer must be self-driven, highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities at the same time and manage the entire proposal development process.
Location:
DAPP Partnership Office, Kabulonga, Lusaka
Tasks additional to proposal writing include, but are not limited to:
- Leading negotiations for specific opportunities;
- Collecting needed data and information, mapping existing projects and organizations, and establishing measures for success in proposal development;
- Analysing new opportunities as they come out;
- Carrying out all needed steps to develop highly competitive strategies for opportunities;
- Developing teaming agreements with partners;
- Preparing for and participating in relevant donor, partner and stakeholder meetings;
- For approved proposals, preparing handover documents about the approved activity. Supporting and following up during the 3-month start-up period to ensure a successful hand-over from proposal to project teams.
Experience Sought:
- Strong proposal writing skills;
- Ability to handle the entire proposal development process in a systematic manner;
- Minimum 5-years proposal writing experience, especially USG (USAID and/or CDC);
- Results driven with strong analytic and strategic working capacity;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English;
- A good understanding of the health context and health systems in Zambia;
- Previous project management experience would be an advantage;
- Strong, cooperative team player
- Flexible and easy to work with;
- Able to work under pressure without compromising work environment and product;
- Has a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of Zambian people.
Qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international development, communications, or related field
Applications with detailed CVs must be received by 5th June, 2023. Do not attach certificates and other documentation at this stage.
The cover letter and CV must be one document, and the applicant’s name must be the document title, and the subject title of the email must be Proposal Writer Application.
Please submit application documents via email to info@dappzambia.org and hr@dappzambia.org
