Senior Consultant

Contribute to the execution of the pursuit methodology and support in the development of research packs, stakeholder profiles, credentials, market share data, competitor analysis, etc., during pre-RFP and proposal development stages

The proposal writer is responsible for developing winning proposals through strategic messaging, ensuring we re articulating the best story and value to clients in compelling and differentiated ways, developing innovative deliverables to visually tell that story, and strong project management.

Source information from relevant internal sources and teams etc., collate and review information logically, producing high quality outputs using standard templates in a timely manner

Set and drive a project management plan throughout the bid (pursuit) cycle with critical milestones, coordinating with the onshore teams

Act as the central point of contact in managing the end-to-end process: evaluating requirements, organizing meetings, preparing meeting notes, finalizing timelines and accountabilities as per deadlines

Support bid management activities including development of kick-off documents, CV collation for team book, orals preparation materials and review of client presentations

Liaise with other internal teams and design teams in the development and production of client collaterals such as storyboards, placemats, proposals and internal presentations

Establish and maintain clear and transparent communication with stakeholders building productive relationships; adhering to agreed timelines for deliverables and meeting expected quality benchmarks

Support in the development of draft proposal sections based on RFP/proposal requirement that are client-focused and innovative

Oversee the quality review process, provide direction, and coordinate support services, as required/as appropriate

Exhibit innovative thinking and flexible approach while managing complex and out-of-scope requests

Support the team in maintaining the repository of the recent client presentations, RFI / RFP responses, marketing collateral, etc.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Prior experience in pursuits/pre-sales/bid management, project management for International Development Agencies
Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
Ability to meet tight deadlines which are essential for a fast-paced environment.
The Proposal Writer will partner with Account Managers/Account teams to prepare compliant winning EOI /RFP responses as well as activities that support our growth initiatives.
Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines which are essential for a fast-paced environment.
Good project management, coordination and negotiation skills
Experience with SharePoint is desirable.
Able to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Experience

University/bachelor s degree required (preferably MBA in Marketing/International Business)

6 Years to 9 Years in Pursuit Management /proposal writing /bid management /RFI /RFQ .

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential as the role requires direct communication with international team members

Well versed in using MS Office