Erich Schwager - Proposal Writer

Q: Where is Erich based?

Erich is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Erich speak?

Erich speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Elementary), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Erich have?

Erich has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Erich has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Erich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Erich's latest experience?

Erich's most recent position is Proposal Writer at GFA Consulting Group GmbH .

Q: What companies has Erich worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Erich has worked for GFA Consulting Group GmbH and My Grow .

Q: Which industries is Erich most experienced in?

Erich is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Agriculture , and Metals and Mining . Erich also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Erich most experienced in?

Erich is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Research and Development . Erich also has some experience in Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Erich worked in recently?

Erich has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Erich worked in recently?

Erich has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Proposal Writer

GFA Consulting Group GmbH

My role in the team is as an independent contractor writing technical proposals for tenders.
Two of the proposals that I have written were for KfW (German Development Bank) projects on using blockchain technology as a management tool both in the context of deforestation in the Amazon and marine conservation in the Caribbean (which ultimately won the tender).
Additionally, I have written a proposal for a Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) project on the Govstack, regarding assisting countries to build a shared Digital Government Services Platform.

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Remote

Freelance IT Consultant

My Grow

Worked remotely from Berlin for a tech startup based in South Africa to assess and improve the logic and function of their app.
Corrected issues in their underlying algorithm and optimized the mathematical models used by their software.
Wrote the new PHP designs into their 2.0 software code.

Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 3 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Economic Consultant

Imani Development

Produced policy research and analysis for clients such as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), SADC, EAC, TMEA and FCDO.
Solved econometric problems relating to trade flows in the SACU+M region, using data modelling tools such as the World Bank's TRIST.
Designed sophisticated Excel spreadsheets, using macros and Visual Basic, to analyze large volumes of trade data.
Designed and built the prototype Non-Tariff Barrier Reporting Portal for the Government of South Sudan and facilitated the integration of the prototype with the Tripartite Regional Reporting System.
Conducted a meta-analysis of academic studies and literature reviews in order to design economic and social impact assessments for a subsidiary of Anglo American.
Wrote technical proposals, prepared expert CVs and engaged with team members throughout the development project lifecycle, from request for proposal to project implementation.
Performed in-country evaluations of local agroprocessors for the Kenya Agrifi programme.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Agriculture, Metals and Mining, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Agriculture

Metals and Mining

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Research and Development, Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Research and Development

Information Technology

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Skills

Html
Css
Php
Programming Languages (Python And R Program)
Microsoft Excel Including Vba Macros (High Proficiency)

Languages

English

Native

Afrikaans

Elementary

German

Elementary

Education

Feb 2010 - Jul 2018

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Commerce · Economics · Cape Town, South Africa · 38.79

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Professional Services 6.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 4 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (South Africa, Germany)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Proposal Writer, Freelance IT Consultant, Economic Consultant

Main industries Professional Services, Agriculture, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Project Management, Business Intelligence, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

April 2023

Last Update

January 2025

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Erich is based in Berlin, Germany.

Erich speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Elementary), German (Elementary).

Erich has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Erich has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Erich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Erich would be well-suited for roles such as: Proposal Writer, Freelance IT Consultant, Economic Consultant.

Erich's most recent position is Proposal Writer at GFA Consulting Group GmbH.

In recent years, Erich has worked for GFA Consulting Group GmbH and My Grow.

Erich is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Agriculture, and Metals and Mining. Erich also has some experience in Information Technology.

Erich is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Research and Development. Erich also has some experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Erich has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology.

Erich has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Erich holds a Bachelor in Economics from University of Cape Town.

Erich is immediately available for suitable projects.

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