SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. We have a long-term, local presence in over 20 countries in Asia, and Africa. Our team of over 1,300 proffessionals are the backbone of SNV. Only five percent of our team is based in the Netherlands, where SNV was established in 1965. SNV applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agri-food, energy, and water sectors to local contexts. SNV works to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food system, which enables sustainable and equitable lives for all. Since 1989, SNV in Uganda has been guided by government priorities, legal policies, and institutional frameworks at sub-national and national level. SNV aims for premium quality with a goal of making a lasting difference by implementing projects that create direct as well as indirect results and bring about systems change.

For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org.

 Rationale and scope of the role

SNV works with a range of partners, at donor, consortium and implementation level. All partners are unique, and therefore require indepth understanding and appreciation. In the quest to establish new partnerships, various write-up are done ranging from idea note, concept note and proposals. SNV is positioning itself to be able to limit the turnaround time involved in preparing such documentation. A qualified and experienced is envisaged to come in handy.

SNV is looking for an on call idea, concept and proposal writer to support in this area. The role will therefore require support in;

• Technical writing, basic graphic designs,
• Quality assurance of these proposals,
• Gatherirng appropriate content,
• Mobilising relevant partnerships,
• Support knowledge management,
• Provide basic training to staff in writing skills.

Supervision team and reporting line.

SNV has assigned a team (of Sector Leaders, or Sector focal persons guided by the Country Director) that will work closely with the writer. The position will report directly to the Country Director.

Reporting

Task reports on the concluded activities (ideas, concepts, proposal or reports) will be submitted for consideration to Country Director through the sector leads.

Remuneration

To be based on prior approved task order, work plan/time/schedule in line with the negotiated rate.

Rationale and scope of the role

SNV works with a range of partners, at donor, consortium and implementation level. All partners are unique, and therefore require Indepth understanding and appreciation. In the quest to establish new partnerships, various write-up is done ranging from idea note, concept note and proposals. SNV is positioning itself to be able to limit the turnaround time involved in preparing such documentation. A qualified and experienced is envisaged to come in handy.

SNV is looking for an on call idea, concept and proposal writer to support in this area. The role will therefore require support in;

• Technical writing, basic graphic designs,
• Quality assurance of these proposals,
• Gatherirng appropriate content,
• Mobilising relevant partnerships,
• Support knowledge management,
• Provide basic training to staff in writing skills.

Supervision team and reporting line.

SNV has assigned a team (of Sector Leaders, or Sector focal persons guided by the Country Director) that will work closely with the writer. The position will report directly to the Country Director.

Reporting

Task reports on the concluded activities (ideas, concepts, proposal or reports) will be submitted for consideration to Country Director through the sector leads.

Remuneration

To be based on prior approved task order, work plan/time/schedule in line with the negotiated rate.

Qualification

• A masters degree is preferred, or its equivalent and atleast 10 years experience of doing similar work.
• The consultant should be eligible to operate in Uganda, with valid trading licence, tax clearance, as well as a clean track record on similar work.
• Excellent organizational and people management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple organisations and cultures.
• Fluent in English language (written and spoken).

Evaluation of applications.

Applications will be evaluated based on qualification (40%),  related experience especially previous successful ideas, concepts and proposals worked on (40%), financials proposal(20%).

Contracting

The respective consultant will sign a framework agreement with SNV and will be called upon from time to time to execute task orders.

How to apply

Interested individuals should apply by sending their application and corresponding documentation to [email protected] please indicate “application for proposal writing support” in the subject line of the email: Deadline for submitting proposals Tuesday 9th April 2024

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

Tender disclaimer.

SNV reserves the right to either accept or reject any or all bids submitted. SNV reserves the right to either increase or decrease the assignment scope depending on budget availability. SNV can stop this procurement at any time without need to give explanation or can extend the deadline for submission once it sees it fit. In case you do not hear from SNV within 3 weeks of closure of the bid receipt date, consider yourself unsuccessful. SNV also reserves the right to reject and cancel the tender in case any illegal, corrupt, coercive, or collusive practices are noticed. Late bids will be rejected. Please note that viewing, downloading or otherwise using the TOR constitutes acceptance on your part of all the above noted statements and conditions.