Scope of Work (exact list may be customized to specific consultant role):

• In collaboration with GC proposal team members, conduct literature review/desk research within the selected priority country to include:
• Review and ensure familiarity with core USDA Food for Progress (FFPr) Technical and Proposal Guidance Documents.
• Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY24 FFPr Proposals.
• Past GC proposals and existing programmatic documents as applicable.
• As needed and dependent on the target geographic area identified in the final NOFO, lead and/or support activities to update formative assessment to inform proposal design and targeting.
• Participate/present in all relevant design workshops, technical strategy-related discussions (potential to be held virtually or in the region), and proposal draft reviews. Plan for and lead certain sessions as determined by 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 and other GC stakeholders
• Proposal Director: Drive overall program design including making recommendations on the overall and specific technical strategy and 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 development and drafting of the proposal’s MEL components 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, as determined necessary by program design leads and the proposal team.
• Participation in design workshop (virtual or in-person, with any travel to be approved by GC).
• Development, editing, and revision of proposal sections as assigned by GC in line with NOFO guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant proposal development experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and/or drafting USDA Food for Progress proposals / programs sections is required.
• English fluency required.
• Experience in USDA Food for Progress FY25 Priority Countries (Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam) preferred.