Job Description
We are seeking Senior Proposal Writers for anticipated new business opportunities. The Senior Proposal Writer will provide support to the Global Health Group (GHG) by writing, editing, and producing competitive proposals in response to solicited and unsolicited opportunities from governments, foundations and corporations. Location: flexible.

Responsibilities:
Support and/or lead the writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading of technical proposal to solicited and unsolicited opportunities from donor organizations, governments, foundations and corporations including but not limited to: USAID, DFID, AusAID, Gates Foundation, Clinton Foundation, World Bank, etc.
Provide detailed and strategic analysis of solicitations, instructions and other proposal-related information.
In coordination with designated technical/regional team member, contribute to proposal design and the development of the technical approach.
Coordinate with RTI staff and partner organizations to ensure all required documents are completed and submitted based on the established timeline.

Requirements:
Bachelors degree and at least at least five years of USAID proposal writing experience for the commercial or non-profit sector
Prior experience leading the writing of winning technical proposals with the international public health sector for USAID and other donor agencies;
Knowledge of USAID procurement process, cooperative agreements, and contracts;
Knowledge and understanding of several of GHG s key areas of technical expertise: HIV prevention, malaria prevention and vector control, reproductive health, maternal/child health, nutrition, health systems strengthening;
Ability to evaluate and synthesize relevant scientific and health-related data or information accurately, and to work collaboratively with content area experts;
Proven flexibility to handle changing priorities and managing multiple projects and deadlines efficiently and without compromising quality.
Ability to motivate and collaborative within diverse teams to achieve significant goals;
Strong oral and written communications skills in English; additional fluency in one or more of the following languages would be an advantage: Spanish, French, or Arabic;
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications;
Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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