Third Party Monitoring (TPM) Proposal Writer

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

IBTCI is seeking a Senior Technical TPM Proposal Writer to join our MERL/BD Practice on a contract basis. You will research, draft, and submit high-quality TPM proposals and related deliverables, collaborating with the pricing and proposal teams to ensure technical soundness and alignment with client requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in TPM, strong writing/editing skills, and deep knowledge of BHA priorities in humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in social studies, communication, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of professional TPM experience.
• Proven track record as a TPM proposal writer, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
• Deep understanding of BHA priorities in TPM and evaluations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of TPM best practices and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Review and research TPM opportunities from USAID BHA and other TPM bids.
• Draft high-quality deliverables, RFIs and TPM proposals with methodologies and approaches.
• Collaborate with proposal and pricing teams to craft compelling TPM proposals.
• Ensure proposals adhere to IBTCI and BHA guidelines and branding.
• Provide regular progress reports to the proposal team and stakeholders.
• Participate in recruitment processes for relevant proposals as needed.
• Attend meetings to discuss status and next steps.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Research

Editing

Education

Advanced degree in social studies, communication, or related fields

Job description

Third Party Monitoring (TPM) Proposal Writer

Department: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL)

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over three hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Third Party Monitoring across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.

Assignment Title: Third Party Monitoring (TPM) Proposal Writer

Department/Location: MERL/BD Practice

Technical Point of Contact: Technical Lead on the Proposal

Type: Consultant

Classification: Consultancy

Overview: Integrated Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Technical Specialist with extensive Third Party Monitoring (TPM) experience in the humanitarian assistance context, to join us on a contract basis for our bids on TPM contracts worldwide. In this role, the consultant will be responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting high-quality deliverables, RFIs and proposals.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review and conduct thorough research related to GLOE Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) IDIQ from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA); as well as other TPM opportunities.
• Draft and review high-quality deliverables, RFIs and proposals in TPM (including methodologies, tools, approaches, emerging trends and best practices.)
• Work collaboratively with our proposal development team and pricing team to craft compelling, well-written TPM and evaluation proposals, while ensuring technical soundness, feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.
• Ensure the proposal and related work adhere to specific guidelines, formatting, and submission requirements of IBTCI and BHA, while incorporating respective brand guidelines.
• Regularly meet with the proposal team to provide regular progress reports and share completed proposals with the IBTCI’s proposal team.
• Participate in the recruitment process of relevant proposals, as needed.
• Be available for occasional meetings or check-ins (virtual or in-person) to discuss status and next steps.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the implementation of Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) work.
• Successful track record as a proposal writer for TPM projects, preferably in the conflict prone areas with significant understanding and knowledge of TPM policy areas.
• Possess a deep understanding of BHA, and its priorities in TPM and evaluations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices and innovation in TPM contents across sectors.
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate and adapt complex, detailed information into relatable and accessible content.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Education: Advanced degree in social studies, communication, or related fields.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of BHA’s evaluation approaches for vulnerable population, Accountability to Affected People (AAP) will be a significant plus.
• Field-based experience in TPM or evaluation projects in conflict or crisis zones (e.g., Yemen, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza), with a deep understanding of logistical, cultural, and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated understanding in sectors relevant to humanitarian assistance (e.g. WASH, Protection, Shelter, Human Rights, Cash Transfers, etc.) to ensure technical proficiency across a variety of proposal topics.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: N/A

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

No phone calls please. All candidates will be contacted, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.

About the Organization:

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and decisions, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

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