Lead, Business Development & Support Services at Sydani Group

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development:

• Write, edit, and format proposals, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and proper structure.
• Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements and evaluation criteria outlined in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
• Ensure all components of proposals—executive summaries, technical approaches, budgets, and appendices—are complete and well-organized.
• Ensure compliance with submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and proposal evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop accurate project budgets and pricing strategies that align with proposal objectives, ensuring competitiveness and profitability

Branding Support:

• Maintain a repository of proposal content, templates, boilerplate text, and reusable assets to streamline future proposal development efforts.
• Engage with clients or prospective clients to clarify proposal requirements and address inquiries during the proposal process.

Post-Submission Activities/Follow-Up:

• Participate in debriefings after proposal submissions to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuously update and refine proposal templates and processes based on lessons learned.
• Maintain records of proposal submissions, outcomes, and win/loss analyses.
• Generate reports to assess the firm's proposal success rates and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications And Key Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in business management or administration, finance, accounting, marketing, or a related field is essential. A master’s degree in any of the above fields is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive working experience in a similar field
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Able to utilize advanced search tools and databases
• Fluent in English; written and spoken
• Knowledgeable on macro trends in the international development space
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Able to work independently and/or as a part of a large team
• Focused and have a demonstrated ability to successfully execute business strategies
• Results-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptable and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.