Development Proposal Manager

Position Overview :

The Manager Operations (Proposal Writing) will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and donor communication materials while also managing organizational communication needs. This role is critical to securing funding, ensuring donor satisfaction, and strengthening Room to Read’s positioning as a thought leader in education.

The role requires excellent writing, research, and communication skills combined with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams (programs, fundraising, operations, and state offices). The Manager will report to Program Operations Director and will work closely with state teams and country office leadership

Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee the complete proposal development lifecycle — from opportunity scanning, research, and scoping to drafting, review, quality assurance, and final submission — ensuring high-quality, competitive proposals are delivered within deadlines.
• Draft, edit, and refine compelling proposals, concept notes, technical narratives, and presentations that effectively articulate Room to Read’s value proposition, programmatic strengths, and alignment with donor priorities.
• Collaborate extensively with internal teams (Programs, RM&E, Finance, and Operations) to ensure proposals are evidence-based, financially sound, and strategically aligned with organizational and country priorities.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with donor guidelines, organizational standards, and budgetary frameworks;

proactively identify risks and strengthen the credibility of submissions.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Compensation :

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a thirteenth-month bonus, health insurance, and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing and transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and continually developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.