BID MANAGER

Position Overview:

The Bid Manager formulates and orchestrates the proposal development team, ensures stakeholder inputs are incorporated properly and timely, and submits high-quality proposals on time responding to bid strategy and donor requirements. Their skills include advanced English writing and expertise in multisectoral and standalone sectors proposals with efficient inter-departmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proposal Management:

• Formulate and lead the proposal development team to ensure timely and high-quality submissions in response to bid strategy and donor requirements.
• Incorporate stakeholder inputs efficiently, coordinating seamlessly with various departments.

2.Strategic Planning:

• Focus on delivering technically competitive bids that contribute to the organization’s strategic goals and societal impact.
• Provide insightful perspectives on community needs and enhance services based on feedback from unsuccessful bids and donor strategic directions.

3.Reporting and Budgeting:

• Directly report to the General Manager, providing consistent reports on designed and ongoing bids aligned with donor management objectives.

4.Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and update technical descriptions for all activities in collaboration with technical departments, HR, supply chain, and finance for each geographic intervention area.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with donors, attending regular meetings and representing the organization.

5.Tools and System Development

6.Evaluation and Compliance:

• Create an updated evaluation list for bids, considering technical, economic, accessibility, partnership, sustainability, and compliance aspects.
• Ensure bids align with donor standards and organizational systems.

7.Team Leadership:

• Manage and guide the proposal writer, approving their work and ensuring the development of a robust feedback system for unsuccessful bids.

8.Institutional Development:

• Contribute to the development of future bid systems through feedback from unsuccessful bids and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in English writing.
• Expertise in developing proposals across multisectoral and standalone sectors.
• Strong coordination skills with inter-departmental collaboration experience.

Reporting Structure:

• Directly reports to the General Manager.
• Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on communities by leading successful bid strategies and ensuring the sustainable development of impactful projects. Apply now to be a key player in shaping the future of our organization.