Development Initiatives (DI) applies the power of data and evidence to build sustainable solutions.

Our mission is to work closely with partners to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience.

While data alone cannot bring about a better world, it is vital to achieving it. Data has the power to unlock insight, shine a light on progress and empower people to increase accountability.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us on a fixed term contract as our new Bid/Proposal Manager. This role will be responsible for managing and leading the identification and development of commercial bids and expressions of interest/tenders and develop connections with stakeholders and partners.

This role will sit within the Development team, that works to identify and secure new consultancy assignments, grant opportunities and strategic partnership collaborations.

Duties Include:

• Oversee DII’s bid development process from scoping of opportunity through to submission of bid
• Coordinate DI’s income generation research group, ensuring that colleagues are scoping and identifying new opportunities
• Work with Project Leads and teams to map out bid activities, dependencies and set timelines for bid proposals
• Oversee the coordination and relationship management of consultants or partners required for response to a tender/call for bids, ensuring that correct contractual processes are followed and in place for smooth transition to project implementation

The successful candidate will have a wide range of technical skills to assist in the development of successful applications and budgets in response to client terms of reference, calls for proposals and bespoke packages of work. You’ll be required to have a proven history of writing and winning bids, along with high attention to detail and excellent writing skills.

We are looking for at least three years’ experience in a similar role along with contract management and client/donor liaison experience. It would be an advantage to your application if you have experience in bidding for, and winning, large commercial contracts/accountable grants within the development sector.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full recruitment pack and apply with your CV and cover letter below.