Proposal Writer (Re Announced)

ASLO is registered with Ministry of Economy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.  Registration number (2852) was awarded to ASLO through NGOs Department of Ministry of Economy Kabul Afghanistan.

OUR MISSION:

A peaceful and developed Afghanistan where every Afghan is educated, healthy, living above poverty line, have easy access to justice and everyone especially women and children enjoy their full rights and prosperous life.

OUR VISION

Through our interventions, we are empowering individuals, families, women, communities and institutions through Humanitarian assistance, rights advocacy, research, and capacity building, and education, access to justice, promoting peace and income generation facilitation.

LEGAL STATUS

ASLO is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and non-partisan organization and has the status of legal entity. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.

ASLO is currently working in the Following sectors in Afghanistan:

•             Humanitarian aid

•             Agriculture and livestock.

•             Women empowerment

•             Wash and Sanitation

•             Health& nutrition

•             Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

•             Education

•             Rural development and social protection.

•             Child protection

•             Research and Survey project performance and evaluation,

•             Gender equality/equity. And women empowerment

•             Food security

•             Construction is ASLO’s core activity

•             Emergency response and supporting refugees and IDPs and returnees,

•             Legal Aid and access to justice.

Opportunity for experienced proposal writers only do not apply without relevant experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and write detailed proposals, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate and manage the entire proposal development process, including drafting, editing and reviewing content.
• Identify and address potential risks, challenges, and opportunities during the proposal development stage
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance.
• Evaluation writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Track and monitor the progress of proposal submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and all necessary documentation is included.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and best practices to enhance proposal writing strategies.
• Attend site visits
• Regularly check websites for any upcoming business opportunities.
• Perform any other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management or any other relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in project management, with a specific focus on cost estimation and proposal writing.
• Languages: Proficiency in both national languages and Excellent communication skills in English
• In-depth knowledge of cost estimation methodologies, including quantity take-offs, labor, material costs, and indirect expenses
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting successful proposals, RFP, and bids.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple proposals simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Experience in fundraising will be considered as asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and edit technical content for accuracy and clarity
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc.
• Self-motivated, Quick learner with a positive attitude.
• Cooperative and team-working skills
• Being flexible regarding working hours.
• Disciplined, honest, professional, and hard worker.

Qualified applicants submit their Curriculum vitaes (CVs) via (vacancies@aslo.org.af) noting else than the vacancy number should be mentioned in the subject line i.e. “ASLO-HRM-50”  Otherwise applications will not be considered.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for the written test and/or interview. If you are not contacted two or three weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post. 

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Note: If you do not receive any response two weeks after the interview/written test please know that you are not selected to the next stage.