Bid Writer

Job description / Role

RA International is currently seeking for a talented Bid Writer to join our dynamic team in Dubai. The bid writer shall provide bid and technical writing expertise and support to the bidding efforts.

Roles and Responsibilities.

• Build proposal compliance matrices and track the fulfilment of all aspects of these matrices through the lifecycle of the proposal.
• Break down complicated technical information into easy-to-understand and engaging copy.
• Analyze client questions and diligently prepare structured, compliant responses.
• Coordinate and Capable to lead a cross functional team.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create technical copy for the company to use in bids and sales documentation
• Ensure all bids are completed in a compliant and timely manner.
• Establish priorities to meet goals and objectives.
• Plan bid delivery activities and coordinate departmental activities with other departments
• Anticipate any setbacks / difficulties and act to prevent or compensate
• Task, supervise and manage project teams.
• Research from web and other sources technical compliance data for inclusion into bids.
• Attend performance evaluation and technical meetings. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key counterparts on client side.
• Hold regular project meetings to track progress on outstanding bids and assign or self-perform new tasks as may be required.
• Track deliverables and reporting, ensure both physical creation and delivery of bids to the required timelines and ensure that the paper trails are in line with procedures and objectives.
• Ensure that RA’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are strictly followed and that target KPIs are achieved
• Take responsibility for completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Requests For Information (RFI), and Invitations to Tender (ITT) for high value business.

The successful candidate should have a university degree or industry equivalent in a construction/engineering discipline. Exceptional ability in technical writing and is required and experience with Humanitarian, Governments, Oli & Gas and Mining contracts is beneficial. Project Management Professional is desirable.

He or she will have at least five years of full-time experience performing within a similar bid unit or a bid center with ancillary and transferable skills.

RA is seeking highly motivated personnel who is able to operate autonomously with flexible, occasionally longer hours, and is goal and timeline driven.

English written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.

Prior experience as a capture/proposal/project manager is an advantage.

About the Company

RA International is a major force within the remote site and developing country support services sector. We have many years experience of providing government institutions, United Nations, NGOs, and major multinationals with all the services they need to quickly establish and maintain sites in Post-Conflict, the Oil and Gas, and Mining and Minerals industries.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to getting the job done, as quickly and effectively as possible. Here's some fast facts:

• Our Company Headquarters are in Dubai, UAE, with offices and projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, Southern Sudan, Kenya and Chad
• We currently employ over 1000 international and national staff
• The company was founded in 2003 as part of the Duncan-Narfeldt Group Ltd
• RA International draws on 40 years experience in project management and support services in post-conflict environments and remote locations worldwide.