Proposal Manager

We are in search of a vibrant and autonomous Proposal Manager with a keen sense for identifying and developing opportunities. The role is intrinsic to shaping impactful programs, crafting concept papers, managing stakeholders and assembling proposals echoing our mission and vision, thereby enabling IRARA to further extend its humanitarian reach and grow.,

• Opportunity Identification: Navigate through the humanitarian landscape to identify, analyse, and engage in potential program opportunities and partnership


• Concept Development: Generate concept papers that thoroughly delineate potential initiatives, underscoring their alignment with organisational goals and humanitarian imperatives.


• Proposal Development: Lead the drafting, refinement, and submission of persuasive proposals, ensuring coherence with identified opportunities, compliance with donor expectations and which is impactful and articulate while resonating with donor and stakeholders.


• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, partner organizations, and affected communities to accumulate insights and support for proposal development.


Other tasks include

• Strategy Development: Support the development of proposal strategies that amplify our success in securing programs, aligning with IRARA's strategic objectives and humanitarian commitments.


• Compliance Management: Guarantee all proposals adhere rigorously to organizational, donor, and legal guidelines.


• Feedback Management: Evaluate proposal outcomes, extracting insights to refine and enhance subsequent initiatives.


• Pipeline Management: Maintain and communicate a transparent proposal pipeline, ensuring precise tracking and reporting of all opportunities and developments.
  
  Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, International Development, Communications, or related field


• Experience: 3years of experience in proposal development, preferably within a humanitarian or non-profit context.


• Project Management: Proven expertise in managing complex proposals and multi-faceted projects, often within constrained timelines.


• Interpersonal Skills: Well developed and evidenced capacity to forge and nurture relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, including donors, partners, and affected populations.


• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a distinct ability to create compelling and empathetic content.


• Research Skills: Robust research abilities with an emphasis on understanding global humanitarian needs, donor landscapes, and funding requirement


• Analytical Skills: Aptitude for analyzing opportunities and formulating strategies that conjoin with humanitarian priorities and organizational objectives.


Essential Attributes:

• Resilience and ability to work effectively amidst ambiguity and in challenging contexts.


• Proactive, self-starting, and innovative approach towards work.


• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.


• Interest and understanding of working within a cross-cultural context., Proposal development: 3 years (required)
  
  IRARA (International Returns and Reintegration Assistance) is a growing International NGO that is committed to providing much needed support services to individuals and families who are repatriating to their home countries after a period of living in Europe or the UK. We work in a significant number of countries across Asia and Africa to deliver reintegration services to the highest standard. IRARA achieves this by enabling self-development through the promotion of health, education and social responsibility.
  
  217 Portobello, Sheffield S1

Hybrid work
£39,500 - £49,500 a year - Full-time,
• An intrinsic motivation towards humanitarian values and principles.


• Aptitude for strategic and creative thinking


• Other European language.


What do we offer?

We offer an opportunity to be part of a global support network, which aims to positively impact the lives of others. We have a culture and working environment that is friendly and fast paced, supporting your personal growth and development within the organisation. You will be required to travel (domestic and international), providing the opportunity to work and build relationships with people from around the world across multiple cultures and backgrounds.

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, 22 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, and cycle to work scheme.

Our people are at the core of our organisation and what makes IRARA great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.