Tender Writer / Bid Specialist (UN and NGOs Contracts)

MMT Alliance

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job SummaryTender Writer / Bid SpecialistMMT Alliance – Global Procurement, Supply & Logistics Partner📍 Remote → Nairobi, Kenya (Onsite)MMT Alliance is building a high-performance procurement and tendering operation focused on securing UN, NGO, and Government contracts globally. Backed by MMT Care (Australia), our goal is to consistently deliver high-quality, compliant, and winning bids.🎯 Role OverviewAs a Tender / Bid Specialist, you will convert qualified opportunities into compelling, submission-ready proposals. You will play a key role in ensuring bids are clear, competitive, and fully compliant.🧩 Key Responsibilities
  • Write and develop tender responses, proposals, and supporting documents
  • Analyse tender requirements and ensure 100% compliance
  • Produce clear, structured, and persuasive content tailored to each opportunity
  • Collaborate with sourcing, pricing, logistics, and bid strategy teams
  • Manage templates, content libraries, and past submissions for reuse
  • Handle multiple submissions while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
⚡ Performance Expectations
  • Deliver 3–5 high-quality proposals daily (depending on complexity)
  • Maintain full compliance across all submissions
  • Contribute to improved win rates through strong writing
🧠 Requirements
  • Experience in bid/tender/proposal writing or strong professional writing background
  • Strong understanding of tender structures and compliance
  • Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
  • Familiarity with UN, NGO, or government tenders (preferred)
  • Strong English communication skills
💰 Compensation & Growth
  • Competitive salary + performance incentives
  • Clear pathway to senior roles in bid and proposal leadership
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities – Tender / Bid Specialist🔹 Proposal Development & Writing
  • Lead the preparation and development of high-quality tender responses, technical proposals, and supporting documents
  • Translate complex tender requirements into clear, structured, and compelling proposals
  • Ensure all submissions are professionally written, logically structured, and aligned with client expectations
🔹 Tender Analysis & Compliance
  • Review and analyse tender documents to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines
  • Extract and organise technical, commercial, and compliance requirements
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all tender specifications, formats, and submission instructions
  • Maintain strict adherence to deadlines, templates, and document standards
🔹 Content Quality & Optimisation
  • Produce persuasive, concise, and professional content tailored to each opportunity
  • Customise proposals based on client needs, sector standards, and evaluation frameworks
  • Continuously improve content quality to increase competitiveness and win probability
  • Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across all submissions
🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with internal teams including:
Bid Strategy & Qualification LeadSourcing & Supplier ManagerPricing & Costing AnalystLogistics & Delivery teams
  • Gather technical, pricing, and operational inputs and convert them into cohesive, submission-ready proposals
  • Coordinate effectively to ensure alignment between proposal content and delivery capability
🔹 Document & Knowledge Management
  • Develop, maintain, and update:
Proposal templatesStandard response librariesCase studies and capability statements
  • Maintain organised records of past submissions for reuse, learning, and optimisation
  • Contribute to building a scalable and efficient proposal development system
🔹 Submission Management
  • Prepare final proposal documents for submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and professionalism
  • Manage multiple bids simultaneously while maintaining high quality and attention to detail
  • Ensure all submissions are delivered on time without exception
🔹 Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to achieving higher tender win rates through strong writing and structured responses
  • Identify areas for improvement in proposal quality, efficiency, and processes
  • Support the development of best practices in bid writing and tender execution

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