Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement the department’s overall strategy for proposals and tenders.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise funding and tendering opportunities in line with organisational objectives.
• Build long-term positioning and strategic partnerships to strengthen competitiveness.
• Monitor EU, international, and national funding frameworks and procurement portals.
• Oversee the full cycle of proposal and tender development, including opportunity analysis, design, budgeting, drafting, reviewing, and submission.
• Ensure compliance with donor/tendering requirements, eligibility rules, and evaluation criteria.
• Manage the preparation of competitive budgets in close cooperation with the finance team and relevant colleagues.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners/consortia to ensure timely and accurate inputs.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the proposals and tenders’ team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues across departments involved in proposal and tender preparation.
• Establish efficient internal procedures, templates, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Report to senior management on pipeline, success rates, and departmental performance.
• Represent the organisation at info days, tender briefings, networking events, and partner meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders, and funding bodies.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• University degree in European Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in EU, international, or national proposal development and/or public procurement tenders, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, coordinating, and submitting successful proposals and tenders.
• Experience in establishing and managing partnerships and international consortia.
• Knowledge of financial and legal aspects of EU contracts and tendering processes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to guide, support, and motivate a team.
• Proven capacity to work under pressure, managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Additional EU language(s) will be considered a plus.
• Strong IT literacy (MS Office, EU tender portals, Funding & Tenders Portal, project management tools).
• Advanced skills in budgeting, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Professional certifications in project management or procurement (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, CIPS) will be considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working in consultancy firms, NGOs, or organisations active in EU project implementation is desirable.
• Familiarity with national funding schemes and private sector tendering will be considered an advantage.

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive salary based on skills and experience.
• 13th salary.
• Provident Fund.
• Hybrid working options.
• Friday afternoon’s off.
• 4-day working week during August.

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