CONSULTANT – PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
POSITION SUMMARY
The Consultant will provide high-level technical and strategic support across Henak Consulting’s service lines, including proposal development, training delivery, and strategic advisory. The Consultant will work closely with clients, support project delivery, co-lead workshops, and contribute to high-quality knowledge products. This is a remote role suitable for a self-driven, detail-oriented professional with proven experience in nonprofit consulting or program management.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- Support Henak Consulting’s core consulting services through research, analysis, and advisory.
- Lead and/or contribute to proposal writing, client strategy sessions, and document development.
- Deliver capacity-building activities and support organizational development engagements.
- Contribute to internal knowledge production, tool development, and learning.
Provide quality assurance across client deliverables.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consulting and Client Support
- Serve as technical lead or co-consultant on client assignments, including proposal development, needs assessments, strategic planning, and capacity assessments.
- Coordinate client sessions (virtual or physical), summarize insights, and develop quality deliverables (grant proposals, strategies, concept notes, frameworks).
- Support nonprofits in drafting and reviewing grant applications to donors such as USAID, FCDO, UN, EU, and private foundations.
- Lead or support MEL framework design, budget alignment, and logframe development for proposals.
- Training and Facilitation
- Facilitate or co-facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions on proposal writing, project management, fundraising, and organizational development.
- Develop training materials, slide decks, session outlines, and participant handbooks.
- Provide post-training support including coaching and mentorship to partner organizations.
- Research and Content Development
- Conduct donor and sector landscape reviews and synthesize findings into client-facing reports.
- Contribute to toolkits, guidance notes, and internal templates to strengthen Henak Consulting’s offerings.
- Draft blog posts, insights, and knowledge briefs in collaboration with the Communications team.
- Team Collaboration and Quality Assurance
- Review and edit client deliverables to ensure clarity, logic, and alignment with donor requirements.
- Support junior team members or interns as needed, offering feedback and mentorship.
- Participate in internal strategy meetings, innovation sprints, and after-action reviews.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- High-quality proposals, concept notes, and strategic documents delivered to clients.
- Minimum of 3 proposal inputs or reviews per month.
- At least 2 training sessions co-facilitated per quarter.
- Tools, templates, or guides developed to support consulting work.
- Client feedback rated at 85% satisfaction or above.
- Internal documentation, reports, and session notes submitted on time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree is an asset)
Experience
- Minimum 2years of experience in consulting, nonprofit program design, proposal development, or training.
- Proven experience in drafting grant proposals or concept notes for donors (USAID, UN, EU, FCDO, etc.).
- Familiarity with strategic planning, logframes, MEL design, or donor reporting.
- Prior experience facilitating trainings or workshops is a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of grant cycles, budgeting, logframes, and MEAL.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong research, analytical, and presentation abilities.
Competence in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, and Trello.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
- Adaptability and learning mindset in a dynamic, startup environment.
General Requirements (All Associates)
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- 1–3 years of relevant work experience (consulting, nonprofit, or private sector).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital collaboration tools.
- Ability to work independently and deliver results remotely.
- Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and impact-driven work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This role is based at HENAK CONSULTING’s Abuja office (onsite), with regular working hours.
- Fully remote role (with periodic physical retreats or client meetings if required).
- Flexible work hours based on deliverables.
- Requires a personal laptop and strong internet access.
- Willingness to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Occasional weekend work may be required based on client priorities.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND SAFEGUARDING
All Henak Consulting personnel are required to adhere to the organization’s core values of integrity, inclusion, excellence, and innovation. Consultants must follow all policies, including the Code of Conduct, Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Consultants must ensure ethical engagements with all clients and partners. PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Consultant performance will be assessed based on:
- Timeliness and quality of client deliverables
- Client satisfaction and internal feedback
- Contribution to innovation and knowledge development
- Level of engagement in team and strategic activities
- Willingness to learn and contribute beyond the TOR
WHAT WE OFFER
- A flexible, remote-friendly working environment
- Exposure to high-impact, mission-driven work across Nigeria and beyond
- Opportunities for professional growth, visibility, and performance-based contracts 4. A collaborative and learning-oriented culture.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by completing our online application form via the link below: https://forms.gle/kzSrPGdHGi1z2EqU8
Please ensure that you provide accurate and up-to-date information, including your CV and any other required details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
