4 Bids And Tenders jobs in Egypt

Company Description

International Development Support & Consulting (IDSC) is a registered development consultancy established in 2007 by a dynamic team with extensive experience in development. It was created in response to a growing demand for creative solutions to diverse community challenges. IDSC is dedicated to providing sustainable development solutions and leveraging their expertise to support community growth and development.

Job Title: Fundraising and Proposal Writing Team Member

Department: Fundraising

Reports To: Fundraising Manager

Job Summary:

The Fundraising and Proposal Writing Team Member plays a crucial role in securing funding for the organization's programs and initiatives. This position is responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing compelling proposals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and communication skills, a strong understanding of fundraising principles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors.
• Maintain a database of potential funders and track relevant deadlines and guidelines.
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising materials.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and develop compelling narratives.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with funder requirements and organizational goals.
• Develop proposal budgets in collaboration with finance department.
• Assist in Prepare donor reports and acknowledgments.
• Assist in organizing fundraising events.
• Work closely with other team members to achieve fundraising goals.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Provide support to other fundraising activities as needed.
• Maintain organized files of proposals and related documents.
• Track proposal submissions and deadlines.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal Skills and Communication
• Experience in Fundraising
• organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field
• Experience in the development sector is a plus
• Proficiency in using fundraising software and tools is beneficial

1. Analyze the leads to highlight the strengths and weaknesses to help the sales director in deciding on transforming the leads into opportunities.

2. Shadow and follow the process of developing the technical proposal with the detailed SOW.

3. Receive the technical proposal and the high-level cost elements.

4. Meet with all stakeholders to initiate the detailed cost elements.

5. Mitigate the internal costing with all stakeholders to start the development of the P&L.

6. Contact external vendors to get budgetary figures to calculate the total cost.

7. Initiate the draft P&L statement to reach the targeted revenue and selling price.

8. Finalize the P&L by referring to the finance to get the approval regarding the sales figures.

9. Initiate the financial offer and ensure its delivery to the customer.

10. Participate in sales meetings with the customer to extend support in any negotiation before closing the deal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or any relevant degree.

• A post graduate study is a plus

• Certification trainings are plus

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Languages:

• English: Excellent command of (Speaking, reading and writing).

• Arabic: Native command of (Speaking, reading and writing).

Presales Support & Proposal Development

• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to design and draft compelling proposals for clients
• Conduct thorough research on client needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Prepare and present persuasive presentations and demos tailored to client requirements
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to gather and synthesize information for proposal submissions
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and company standards during the proposal process

Bid Management & Strategy

• Lead the bid management process from initiation through submission, ensuring timely delivery of proposals
• Develop bid strategies that align with the company's goals while addressing client needs
• Monitor and analyze bid success rates, recommending strategies for improvement

Team Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Work closely with the sales team to understand pipeline opportunities and strategize accordingly
• Engage with clients to clarify requirements and expectations while building long-term relationships
• Provide training and support to team members in presales and bid management processes
• Participate in post-bid reviews to assess performance and enhance future submissions

Requirements

• Relevant experience in presales, bid management, or proposal writing
• Strong understanding of the sales process and customer relationship management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in using proposal management software and MS Office Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience in client engagement and relationship management
• Fluent in both languages English and Arabic is an advantage