Job title : Proposal Consultant - (BD-L7.1) Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : January 02, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Role responsibilities: As proposal consultant, you will: Plan, develop and manage proposals and pursuits for the Africa market Analyse Request for Proposals (RFPs), tender and client requests to understand client needs and submission requirements, and share this with relevant technical leads Research background on projects / opportunities, clients, and competitors in various markets and industries Actively participate in go / no-go decisions Develop, brainstorm and implement win strategies Coordinate, manage, edit, integrate and format inputs from subject matter experts Create and customise CVs and project case studies Source or write non-technical content and tailor generic content Brief the graphic design team for more specialised graphics, when required Create well branded, enticing documents and graphics in accordance with Zutari's brand Ensure bids are compliant with client requirements and evaluation criteria and do internal evaluation prior to submission Contribute to the development of commercial offers Ensure Zutari's governance processes are followed during proposal and pursuit development process Manage the entire effort, conduct pre-submission reviews and ensure bids are submitted on time Participate in post submission reviews and share lessons learned for continuous improvement Contribute to our team's efforts to share proposal best practices across the Zutari business, including creating and adding information to the team library Be a trusted advisor to the business with regards to proposals Qualifications and experience: Degree or diploma in communications, marketing, humanities or related disciplines At least 10 years' experience in proposals and pursuits preferably at a professional services firm (engineering, consulting, finance, legal or construction) Experience in proposals and Expressions of Interest for donor funding agencies like the World Bank, European Union and United Nations preferred Exceptional MS Word and PowerPoint skills Excellent writing and editing skills; exposure to technical writing beneficial Experience with design and document layout Understanding of good corporate governance and a good understanding of due diligence processes Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification beneficial What type of person are we looking for: Tactful, able to work in a team with excellent communication skills Able to cope with substantial pressure and responsibility Strong analytical and exceptional problem-solving skills Able to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines Highly organized and meticulous – strong attention to detail Excellent project management skills Innovative and creative Self-motivated Someone with integrity Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs