Technical Writer, USAID BHA Uganda Resilience and Food Security at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Writer, USAID BHA Uganda Resilience and Food Security

Location: Remote

Purpose and Objectives

• The Technical Writer will work closely with the Proposal Team Lead, Technical Lead, Cost Lead, HR, Award and Management teams, and other proposal contributors to write the technical application. The Technical Writer will ensure the application is compliant, cohesive, and aligned with USAID RFSA requirements and Action Against Hunger’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Writing and Development of the Technical Application:

• Read and synthesize background information to support the development of interventions and activities as part of the technical approach.
• Lead the writing of technical sections based on inputs from the Technical Lead, Technical Specialists, and other contributors.
• Write and revise the technical narrative, ensuring that drafts are compliant with USAID RFSA solicitation requirements, such as page limits, font, and formatting.
• Provide input and develop other sections of the proposal as needed (institutional capacity, annexes, CVs, budget notes, etc.)

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Participate in and help facilitate preparatory calls, technical discussions and relevant workshops (e.g., theory of change, design workshops) to inform the strategic framework of the proposal.
• Collaborate closely with the Proposal Team Lead and Technical Lead to refine the strategic approach, ensuring consistency across all sections.
• Work with technical specialists to incorporate their inputs into the technical narrative, addressing feedback and resolving any discrepancies.

Draft Refinement and Quality Control:

• Ensure the coherence, clarity, and technical quality of the overall proposal package, revising drafts based on input from reviewers, Technical Lead, and Proposal Team Lead.
• Align the technical narrative with other proposal sections, such as the MEAL Work Plan, Staffing Plan, and Institutional Capacity sections.
• Ensure that final drafts of the technical narrative are reviewed and approved by all relevant stakeholders, including country and global technical leads, before submission.

Post-Submission Support:

• Assist with any post-submission issues, including BAFO responses or additional revisions requested by USAID BHA, if required.

Location of Assignment:

• Remote, with potential travel to Uganda for design workshops with Action Against Hunger staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing technical proposals for USAID, ideally for RFSA or Economic Growth (Feed the Future) programs.
• Strong understanding of food security, livelihoods, and resilience approaches, including the Graduation Model, with the ability to clearly articulate these concepts in written proposals.
• Familiarity with USAID solicitation requirements, including compliance with formatting, page limits, and technical specifications.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity, coherence, and meeting solicitation requirements.
• Familiarity with Uganda or similar contexts is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work cross-culturally and remotely with diverse teams.

Duration and Level of Effort:

• Dates of Assignment: October 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
• Level of Effort: Up to 15 days (120 hours)
• Daily Rate: The base rate for the Service Provider for the duration of this assignment is $xxx per day, based on a 40-hour workweek. The Service Provider may not work or be reimbursed for hours beyond the maximum approved amount without prior written approval.
• Funding: USG Business Development (USRM code).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.