An established research and MEL consulting firm is seeking a part-time Virtual Assistant (10–20 hours/week) to provide ongoing support to our business development team. This is not a general admin or data entry role. We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience supporting consultants, NGOs, or researchers—particularly in proposal preparation, project coordination, and donor-funded assignments. Who This Role Is For: You have worked in international development, donor-funded consulting, or academic research environments. You’re confident writing and formatting proposals, managing deliverables, and supporting project teams. You’re not a beginner—you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and understand how fast-moving consulting or research teams operate. Key Responsibilities: *Track and flag RFPs, EOIs, and funding opportunities (e.g. Devex, donor portals, LinkedIn) *Assist with proposal preparation (CV formatting, capability statements, compliance documents) *Maintain trackers for opportunities, deliverables, and timelines *Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and field teams *Maintain and update a CV and project database To Apply, Please Include: *One example of a proposal or EOI you’ve helped prepare or submit *Your hourly rate in GBP *Your weekly availability (hours and time zone) *A short note (max 200 words) about your experience in business development or project coordination in research, consulting, or development sectors At least 5 years similar experience within the development sector in Africa would be an advantage.