RTI International is hiring: Proposal Writer, Food Security and Agriculture in W

Content Summary : Proposal Writer, Food Security and Agriculture at Washington, for RTI International Overview

RTI International / Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient world. Based in North Carolina, USA, RTI is one of USAID's top implementing partners. A commitment to making meaningful change energizes our 6,000 staff who deliver results across eight international development sectors and in more than 80 countries. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.

SG&R's Global Food Security and Agriculture portfolio is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe. RTI's work is helping foster stronger food systems, reduce malnutrition in all its forms, build resilience and engage the next generation of food security leaders. RTI is currently partnering on nearly 30 projects in East Africa, including activities focused on private sector-driven agricultural growth in Rwanda and market systems development in Kenya.

Position Description

The Proposal Writer, Food Security and Agriculture will work in close collaboration with the Food Security and Agriculture management team to support solutioning and research for technical leadership, and lead proposal preparation and development. This position will be based in the US (Washington, DC; RTP, NC or remote). Other locations will be considered on case-by-case basis. The position will be expected to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time, for 1-3 weeks at a time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample for consideration.

Responsibilities

Capture and Proposal Writing (70%)

• Serve as lead writer for high-value, complex proposals beginning with working with a capture team to develop a capture plan and, as appropriate, leading or supporting on-the-ground capture efforts.
• Collaborate with the technical lead, local resources, and partners to ensure local context and knowledge is captured and fully reflected in proposal drafts.
• Develop technical approach outlines and draft proposal sections with technical input, as agreed with the Proposal Leader and other proposal team members.
• Synthesize inputs from multiple authors to reflect a clear approach, readability, style, and one voice.
• Work closely with the proposal coordinator, technical lead, section writers, and other technical resources and proposal team members, including partners, to develop well-written, clearly articulated, and cohesive request for information responses, concept notes, white papers, and proposals aligned with donor requirements and RTI standards.
• Participate in design workshops and other proposal strategy, preparation and review activities and synthesize inputs from various data sources and stakeholders.
• Maintain close communication with the technical design lead and proposal coordinator throughout the proposal development process to ensure expectations are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Work with Proposal Leader and / or technical Lead to resolve and integrate reviewer comments, as appropriate. Serve as a capture reviewer and proposal reviewer for FSA's pipeline of proposals.
• Participate in collaborative business development opportunities across RTI's technical divisions, including in roles such as technical advisor, reviewer, or other roles as appropriate.

Technical Leadership (20%)

Positioning and Marketing (10%)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example : established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

110,000-135,000

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000