Proposal Development Manager

Welthungerhilfe (WHH); Bonn; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Work-life balance

Modern & Agile work environment

Personal & professional growth

Diverse teams

Job summary

Welthungerhilfe seeks a Proposal Development Manager to coordinate the creation of high-quality, donor-aligned proposals from a home-based setup. You will work with country offices via the Flexible Management Support team to craft concept notes and full project proposals, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and internal standards.

The role requires coordinating inputs from technical experts, partners, and stakeholders under tight deadlines, translating complex information into clear

Qualifications

• Coordinate the development of high-quality proposals and concept notes.
• Manage inputs from technical experts, partners and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Develop proposals that meet donor requirements and internal quality standards.
• Apply knowledge of project design, feasibility, and risk analysis to proposal work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of high-quality concept notes and full project proposals responding to donor opportunities.
• Organise needs assessments and field analyses as a basis for project design with local partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitate needs- and impact-oriented design in line with strategy and donor priorities.
• Translate technical inputs into coherent and compelling project concepts and proposals.
• Ensure proposals align with donor requirements, strategies and guidelines.
• Review assumptions, risks, and implementation approaches for coherence.
• Manage the proposal development process to ensure on-time submission.

Skills

Proposal development

Coordination

Writing

Analytical skills

Intercultural communication

English proficiency

French (asset)

Education

University degree

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger.

Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long‑term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally‑led and globally connected. As an impact‑oriented and human‑centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data‑informed decision‑making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.

Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

Proposal Development Manager*

Homebased

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration of one year with good prospects of extension.

The position is home‑based, with the applicable national employment conditions and salary determined by the employee’s country of residence.

As Proposal Development Manager, you coordinate the development of high‑quality, competitive funding proposals for selected strategic and financially significant opportunities. You ensure that proposals are responsive to identified needs, aligned with Welthungerhilfe’s strategy and country priorities, and fully compliant with donor requirements and internal quality standards.

As part of Welthungerhilfe’s Flexible Management Support (FMS) team, you provide proposal development expertise to Country Offices based on specific assignments and Terms of Reference. You are able to integrate quickly into existing teams and processes and provide effective support at short notice.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and writing of high‑quality concept notes and full project proposals in response to specific donor opportunities.
• Support and, where required, organise needs assessments and field‑level analyses as a basis for project design, involving local partner organizations, other NGOs and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate needs‑ and impact‑oriented project design in line with Welthungerhilfe’s strategy, relevant country strategies and donor priorities.
• Translate technical inputs, assessments and strategic priorities into coherent and compelling project concepts and proposals.
• Ensure that proposals are developed in accordance with relevant donor requirements, strategies and guidelines.
• Assess the feasibility and overall coherence of proposed interventions by critically reviewing assumptions, risks, implementation approaches and relevant contextual factors
• Coordinate the proposal development process and required contributions to ensure complete, high‑quality proposals are submitted on time.

Your profile

• A university degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating proposal development processes, including managing inputs from technical experts, partners and other relevant stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience in developing concept notes and full project proposals for institutional donors, including working with donor‑specific requirements and guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of project design and proposal development, including needs assessments, intervention logic, feasibility and risk analysis.
• Technical expertise in at least one of Welthungerhilfe’s relevant thematic areas and the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new country contexts and programme‑specific topics.
• Strong analytical, writing and coordination skills, with the ability to turn technical inputs and complex information into clear and compelling proposals.
• You recognise the growing value of data in proposal development and project design and are eager to strengthen your skills in incorporating data‑informed approaches into your work.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams, local partner organisations and other stakeholders across different country contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required; a strong command of French is a great asset.

What We Offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that fully embraces digitalisation and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under our benefits.

Our benefits

* Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non‑discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

* Find Out What Benefits Welthungerhilfe Offers For Employees.

Our Projects

We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries.

Our Strategy

"Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet"

Transparency and Quality

Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.