Proposal Development Manager at Welthungerhilfe: Remote Opportunity | Salary Based on Location | Apply by 15 October 2026
Overview
Welthungerhilfe is hiring a Proposal Development Manager for a home-based remote position. This role is offered on a one-year contract with prospects for extension and is expected to be filled as soon as possible. The position involves coordinating the creation of concept notes and full project proposals for strategic and financially important opportunities. The selected manager will work alongside Country Offices and provide specialist support via the organisation's Flexible Management Support team to turn technical information into clear, competitive proposals that meet donor requirements.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a university degree in a relevant field or possess an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and work experience. Candidates need demonstrated experience in coordinating proposal development processes, managing contributions from stakeholders, and developing concept notes and complete project proposals for institutional donors. Required competencies include knowledge of project design, needs assessments, intervention logic, feasibility analysis, and risk assessment, alongside technical expertise in at least one relevant thematic area. Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, while French is considered a strong advantage. Interpersonal, intercultural, analytical, and coordination skills are essential for collaborating with diverse teams and transforming complex information into compelling proposals.
What you get
The position offers a fully home-based work arrangement with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Salary and employment conditions are determined by the applicable national conditions in the employee's country of residence, adhering to a transparent salary scale. Additionally, the role provides learning and professional development opportunities, promotes digitalisation and innovation, and allows the employee to join a diverse team working across international development and humanitarian programmes.
Requirements
The role requires the ability to quickly understand new country contexts and provide effective support under tight donor deadlines. Responsibilities include coordinating proposal processes from initial concept to submission, supporting or organising needs assessments and field-level analyses with local partners and NGOs, and facilitating needs- and impact-oriented project design. The manager must assess intervention feasibility, coherence, assumptions, risks, and implementation approaches while ensuring proposals align with organisational and country strategies and meet internal quality standards. Candidates must be comfortable adapting to different country contexts and working under pressure.
How to apply
Interested applicants must submit their application through the online recruitment system.
Key dates
The application deadline is 15 October 2026. Because the position is expected to be filled as soon as possible, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early.