Health Business Development Special Casual - Education Development Center new

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

EDC is seeking qualified individuals to support proposal development and writing for its International Development Division’s Global Health portfolio. Seasoned proposal designers and writers with a mix of business development and implementation experience in the health space are encouraged to apply, to support EDC’s team in developing bids for adolescent health, family planning, OVC/HIV, and other USAID and PEPFAR-funded health programs.

This is a short-term part-time position which does not include the standard EDC benefits package.

• MPH or other relevant master’s degree + 7 years’ experience in international health programs or BA + 10 years’ experience in international health programs
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in adolescent sexual-reproductive health and family planning programming required
• Experience with one or more of the following: orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programming; gender-based violence prevention and response; social and behavior change communication; health system strengthening; gender and social inclusion (GESI)
• Demonstrable experience designing and writing successful proposals for USAID required, including business development planning, pre-solicitation capture, proposal design, partnership development, proposal writing, participation in co-design processes
• Experience developing and articulating localization-forward programming approaches
• Experience with PEPFAR proposals and programs a plus
• Experience securing funds from non-USG donors for adolescent health or other health activities a plus
• Skilled in directing inputs from proposal technical contributors, local and international partners
• Ability to learn quickly, direct technical proposal strategy, and work decisively and independently
• Working French proficiency an asset

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards: EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.