Altamont Group is seeking a PROPOSAL WRITER to create complete, targeted, tailored, and compelling responses to requests for proposals (RFP) and win new business across the HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT SECTORS. We need an energetic motivated andpersistent person who can submit AG aligned winning proposals.
Topics for the RFPs will include:
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning (MERL)
- Training, eLearning, Upskilling, Capacity Development
- Policy & Strategy
- Quality Assurance & Accreditation
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality, client-ready proposal responses to requests for proposals (RFP).
- Produce quality responses to RFPs by following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
- Develop pitch meeting documents including PPT, briefing notes, speaking points, etc.
- Coordinate with Altamont Group’s technical team to refine content and ensure coherence.
- Edit and revise drafts based on feedback within agreed turnaround time.
- Ensure proposals are compliant, persuasive, and technically sound.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience writing donor-funded proposals (NGOs, INGOs, foundations, multilaterals).
- Experience across the humanitarian and development sectors
- Experience developing results frameworks, MERL plans, theories of change, or capacity development methodologies.
- Ability to produce polished, client-ready proposals under tight deadlines.
- Excellent English writing skills with strong attention to clarity and structure.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please send the following to Recruitment@altamontgroup.ca with the subject line:
“Freelance Proposal Writer – [Your Name]”
- Tailored cover letter confirming:
- Your technical areas of expertise (MERL, Training, Capacity Development, etc.).
- Updated CV
- Writing Sample (PDF/Word), preferably:
- MERL-related proposal or section, Training / eLearning / Capacity Development / Policy, etc.