Examples of my work
The projects featured here reflect my approach to business development and communications: collaborative, rigorous and grounded in evidence. I work with clients to clarify their strengths, shape strategic narratives and produce high‑quality proposals and materials that speak directly to donor priorities. From capability development to major bid writing, my aim is always the same — to help organisations present their best work clearly, confidently and credibly, so they can secure the resources needed to deliver meaningful impact.
Portfolio of Selected Projects
Project 1 — Suite of Capability Statements
Service: Impact Communication
Client Type: FCDO‑Focused Consultancy
Donor Focus: FCDO & Major Bilateral/Multilateral Donors
Region: Global
Summary
Led the development of a suite of capability statements across key thematic and technical areas, including Theory of Change, Value for Money, Governance, PEA, Communications, Due Diligence, Social Value and Gender Equity. Each statement combined a clear core narrative, curated examples and evidence‑based claims aligned with donor expectations.
Outcome
Strengthened market positioning, improved consistency across proposals and marketing materials, and created a reusable evidence base that supports faster, higher‑quality bid development.
Value Added
Distilled complex organisational experience into concise, donor‑aligned narratives grounded in verifiable evidence, transforming generic content into strategic BD assets.
Project 2 — BD Strategy & Proposal QA for £20m Biodiversity Programme
Service: Business Development Support / Technical Bid Writing
Client Type: International Conservation Charity
Donor Focus: UK Government
Region: Africa
Summary
Provided strategic BD support and technical bid writing for a major UK Government biodiversity programme. Helped the client approach the opportunity with the right commercial mindset, shape a coherent BD strategy and strengthen partner arrangements. Led a rigorous QA and editorial process to ensure clarity, coherence and donor‑aligned messaging.
Outcome
Successful award of the £20m contract, improved positioning with UK Government donors and a sharper, more competitive final submission.
Value Added
Enabled the internal team to focus on technical substance while ensuring commercial confidence and compliance. The QA process ensured the proposal met scoring criteria precisely and reflected donor tone and expectations.
Project 3 — Bid Writer for £100m Health Programme
Service: Technical Bid Writing
Client Type: Consultancy
Donor Focus: UK Government
Region: South Asia / East & South Africa
Summary
Served as bid writer within a multidisciplinary team developing the methodology and delivery model for a major UK Government programme tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Shaped the technical approach, designed a credible expert team and articulated a clear pathway for strengthening national health systems.
Outcome
Successful award of the £100m programme, with clearer technical messaging and a well‑structured, evidence‑based methodology.
Value Added
Translated specialist knowledge into a coherent, donor‑aligned methodology and team structure, strengthening competitiveness and contributing to the programme’s successful award.
Project 4 — Support to Application for Regional FCDO Framework (GEMFA II)
Service: Business Development Support, Bid Writing, Compliance
Client Type: International Development Consultancy
Donor Focus: FCDO & Other Government Departments
Region: Western Balkans, Eastern Europe & Central Asia (Lot 7)
Summary
Supported the consultancy to prepare a competitive application for GEMFA II, providing end‑to‑end support across narrative development, capability questions and compliance. Demonstrated the consultancy’s ability to deliver agile, multidisciplinary MEL services across the region.
Outcome
Awarded a call‑down delivery contract for Lot 7 under a framework valued at up to £500m. Delivered a coherent, fully compliant application with strong articulation of MEL expertise and regional capability.
Value Added
Combined deep knowledge of FCDO frameworks with rigorous compliance and narrative development, ensuring strategic positioning and alignment with donor expectations.
Project 5 — Lead Bid Writing: EU‑Funded Technical Assistance to the NAO and Line Ministries
Service: Technical Bid Writing
Client Type: International Development Consultancy
Donor Focus: European Union
Region: East Africa
Summary
Led the technical development of an EU‑funded proposal supporting the NAO and line ministries. Designed the logical framework, intervention rationale, delivery strategy and work plan, integrating consortium expertise and regional evidence into a coherent, credible approach.
Outcome
Consultancy won the EU‑funded programme, supported by a high‑quality, methodologically sound proposal with clear programme logic and operational planning.
Value Added
Translated complex institutional strengthening objectives into a clear, evidence‑driven and results‑focused proposal, strengthening competitiveness and demonstrating operational credibility.