**Overview** **Location:** **Rem** **ote** **, with ability to participate in a regional workshop** **(virtual or in-person)** **_**Please note t_** **_hat Food for Progress (_** **_FFPr_** **_)_** **_experience_** **_is_** **_essential_** **_for this_** **_role_** **_._** **_As such, we ask that you only_** **_submit_** **_an application if you have this experience.**_** _Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian_ _assistance_ _, sustainable _ _development,_ _ and financial inclusion to save lives, advance _ _equity_ _and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil _ _society_ _ and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just,_ _prosperous_ _and_ _equitable_ _global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential. _   Global Communities (GC) is intending to prepare a bid in response to theanticipatedUSDAFY25 Food for Progress (FFPr)opportunity.GC is seeking consultantstoservein a variety ofproposal developmentrolesincludingas **Proposal Director, Technical Writer, and other roles** to support the development of competitive proposals. Building on GC's well establishedUSDA programs, consultantswillbe responsible forreviewing donor technical guidance, existing GC documentation, consulting closely with country-based staff, and supporting new inputs from formative work and project design, to develop submission ready products in line with thedraft scopesbelow. **Timing/Duration:** While exact timing is dependent upon the US Government's release timing and due date for the solicitation, GCanticipatesconsultants startingin April/May and concluding by June/July 2025. **Scope of Work** **(** **exact** **list may be customized to specific consultant role** **):** + In collaboration with GC proposal team members, conductliterature review/desk researchwithin the selected priority countryto include: + Review and ensure familiarity with core USDAFood for Progress(FFPr)Technical and Proposal Guidance Documents. + Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)for FY24FFPrProposals. + Past GC proposals and existing programmatic documents as applicable. + As needed and dependent on the target geographic areaidentifiedin the finalNOFO, lead and/or support activities to update formative assessment to inform proposal design and targeting. + Participate/presentinall relevantdesign workshops,technical strategy-related discussions(potential to be held virtually or in the region), and proposal draft reviews. Plan for and leadcertainsessionsasdeterminedby GC.This may include travel, to be agreed upon and approved by GC, or virtual participation. + Participate in ongoing coordination calls and meetings with the proposal design team andotherGCstakeholders + **Proposal Director:** Drive overall program designincluding making recommendationson the overall and specifictechnical strategyand management approach. + **Technical Writer:** Serve as lead writer or reviewer for key proposal components including the Introduction & Strategic Analysis and/or Plan of Operations sections, and support other section lead writers as needed. Conduct a full proposal review and serve as overall lead editor to ensure all sections are in alignment and compliant to proposal criteria; make necessary revisions for cohesion and flow between and throughout all proposal narrative sections. + **MEL** **Support & Writer:** Lead the developmentand draftingof the proposal's MELcomponents including the Results Framework, Performance Indicator Table, Evaluation Plan, and inputs for key resources needed for MEL budget (i.e., systems, staffing, and/or partnerships).Review other proposal components as assigned to ensure alignment across components. **Deliverables** + Participation in team and/or partnership calls and meetings, asdeterminednecessary by program design leads and the proposal team. + Participation in design workshop (virtual or in-person, withany travel to be approved by GC). + Development, editing, and revision of proposal sectionsas assigned by GCin line with NOFO guidelines. **Qualifications** + 5+ years ofrelevantproposal development experience. + Demonstrated experience designing and/ordrafting USDAFood for Progressproposals / programs sectionsisrequired. + English fluencyrequired. + Experience inUSDA Food for Progress FY25 Priority Countries (Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam) preferred.  _Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society_ _._ _We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity_ _._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment._ _Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment._ _In the process of recruitment_ _,_ _selection_ _, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented._ _The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct._ **Category** _Strategic Growth & Partnership_ **ID** _2025-2531_ **Location : Location** _OT-_ **_Location : Country_** _OT_