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.