This post will expire on Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The interested candidate should provide the following:
- Resume
- Technical proposal
- Financial offers (includes daily rate)
- Pervious work related to the scope of work
- Reference letters if applicable
SEFPP seeks an experienced Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Consultant who can enhance the Ministry
of Health and Population/Family Planning sector (MoHP/FP) governorate teams' capabilities. The
objective is to foster strong connections with private sector entities, aid in crafting compelling
proposals, and provide training on effective pitching techniques. This assistance is crucial in facilitating
their goal of collaborating with private sector companies keen on supporting Family Planning initiatives.
Public and private sector cooperation offers numerous benefits, this cooperation can address social
issues more effectively by combining the resources and expertise of both sectors. This includes
initiatives such as corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and public-private partnerships to
address societal challenges like poverty, healthcare, and education.
The consultant will be tasked with the following:
- Train MoHP/FP Sector’ governorate team for needed proposal writing skills, to equip
participants with the knowledge and tools needed to create effective proposals. The main
components of proposal writing training generally include: - Understanding the Proposal Process: An overview of the proposal writing process,
including the purpose of proposals, common types of proposals, and the typical steps
involved in writing and submitting a proposal. - Identifying Funding Opportunities: Techniques for researching and identifying potential
funding sources, including private sector foundations, corporations, and other grantmaking
organizations. This may involve using online databases, networking, and staying
informed about funding trends and opportunities. - Needs Assessment and Problem Definition: Methods for conducting needs assessments
to identify and define the problem or need that the proposed project or initiative will
address. This involves gathering data, analyzing trends, and understanding the root
causes of the issue. - Setting Clear Objectives and Goals: Strategies for setting clear, specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives and goals for the proposed
project. Participants learn how to align project goals with the identified needs and
articulate the expected outcomes and impact. - Budgeting and Financial Planning: Skills for developing comprehensive project budgets,
including estimating costs, identifying sources of funding, and creating realistic financial
projections. Participants learn how to justify expenses, calculate indirect costs, and
present budgets in a clear and professional manner. - Writing Techniques and Communication Skills: Tips and best practices for writing clear,
concise, and persuasive proposals. This includes guidance on structuring proposals,
using plain language, avoiding jargon, and tailoring the language and tone to the
audience. - Incorporating Evidence and Data: Strategies for incorporating evidence, data, and
research findings to support the need for the proposed project and to demonstrate its
potential impact. Participants learn how to gather, analyze, and present data effectively. - Evaluation and Monitoring: Techniques for designing evaluation and monitoring plans
to assess the effectiveness and progress of the proposed project. This includes
identifying key performance indicators, collecting data, analyzing results, and reporting
on outcomes. - Ethical Considerations and Best Practices: Discussion of ethical considerations in
proposal writing, including issues related to transparency, accountability, conflict of
interest, and responsible stewardship of resources. Participants learn about best
practices for ethical fundraising and grant-seeking.
- Practical Exercises: Participants to apply their learning through practical exercises and group
discussions. This allows participants to practice writing components of a proposal and receive
feedback. - Proposal Submission and Follow-Up: Guidance on the final steps of the proposal writing
process, including formatting, packaging, pitch ideas and submitting proposals according to
funder guidelines. Participants also learn about strategies for following up on proposals,
communicating with funders, and managing relationships.
Proven experience as a private sector engagement consultant.Demonstrated experience working with international donors and governmental entities toachieve desired outcomesSignificant experience in proposal writing. This may include previous work as a proposal writer,grant writer, technical writer, or similar role in nonprofit organizations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a diverse team ofstakeholders.The interested candidate should provide the following:ResumeTechnical proposalFinancial offers (includes daily rate)Pervious work related to the scope of workReference letters if applicable