Smile Foundation
## Job Description: Assistant Manager/Manager – Proposal Development
**Smile Foundation** is a leading national-level development organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children and their families. With a presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices, over 650 employees, and countless volunteers, Smile Foundation has impacted over 1.5 million lives through its focus on education, healthcare, skilling, and women empowerment. We are a Great Place to Work © Certified organization, recognized for our commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.
**Job Location:** Delhi
**Experience Required:** 5 – 8 years of experience in research and proposal writing, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in the development sector.
**Summary of the Role:**
The Assistant Manager/Manager – Proposal Development will play a crucial role in securing funding for Smile Foundation’s impactful programs. You will be responsible for developing high-quality proposals and concept notes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. This role demands strong writing, research, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Essential:**
* Develop compelling proposals and concept notes, along with budgets, in alignment with donor requirements, primarily focused on education and skilling.
* Write and edit compelling concept notes, proposals, letters of inquiry, bids, and other donor communications.
* Coordinate with program teams to ensure alignment of proposals with their needs and adherence to established templates.
* Manage complex donor proposal processes, including budgeting, tracking timelines, and gathering information from team members.
* Conduct regular secondary research on global and national development trends, including Smile Foundation’s thematic areas.
* Assist with national and international award applications.
* Respond promptly to queries from program and resource mobilization teams.
* Participate in proposal reviews, recommending and executing changes as needed.
* Prepare regular reports on proposal conversions for senior management.
**Desirable:**
* Maintain adherence to established proposal and knowledge management templates and quality standards.
* Ensure information related to donor proposals, contacts, and processes is well-documented and accessible within the organization.
* Identify and research new funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
* Stay updated on trends in philanthropy, donor priorities, and the evolving funding landscape.
* Support in proposal writing for other verticals like Swabhiman (Women Empowerment), Health etc. as assigned.
**Qualification and Experience:**
* Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, Development Studies, Social Science or other related subjects.
* Proven track record of securing significant funding from a variety of sources.
* Ability to understand and communicate complex information clearly and compellingly in written format.
* Superior writing, proofreading, and editing skills with a strong analytical mindset.
* Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PPT, Google platform, Adobe, Dropbox, and other online collaboration tools.
* Familiarity with LFA, Theory of Change tools, and their application in proposal writing.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
**Competencies:**
* **Communication:** Effectively convey information and ideas through various media to engage audiences and ensure understanding and retention. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
* **Analytical Problem Solving:** Analyze information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes & effects. Integrate data, check facts, and make informed decisions.
* **Achieving Results:** Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve results and success. Consistently exceed goals, persevere through challenges, and are bottom-line oriented.
* **Aligning Performance for Success:** Focus on and guide others in accomplishing work objectives.
* **Focus Upon Quality:** Accomplish tasks with meticulous attention to detail. Check processes and tasks accurately.
* **Time Management:** Prioritize tasks and allocate time effectively according to constantly changing priorities.
* **Contributes to Team Performance:** Be an engaged and collaborative team member, demonstrating empathy, consensual decision-making, and respect for others.
To apply for this job please visit www.smilefoundationindia.org.
