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Sanivation
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Naivasha, Kenya
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Naivasha, Kenya
Closing: Mar 22, 2024
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Quick Summary
Sanivation has been working in East Africa for the past 8 years developing an innovative sanitation model to meet the needs of local governments.
The company is currently in 8 cities and has robust product offerings. Sanivation's work has been featured by the World Bank, Kenya National Government, IFC, and the World Economic Forum, among others.
Sanivation is currently recruiting for a Proposal Management Lead to grow its revenue through well-structured and well-written proposals. Join us in driving positive change and shaping the future of sustainable sanitation.
About Sanivation
Sanivation is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to providing clean, safe, and efficient sanitation services to urbanizing communities in low-income countries. Operating in Kenya since 2014, Sanivation partners with local governments to deliver comprehensive solutions from research and design to implementation and monitoring.
Our mission is to make cities across Africa clean, healthy, and productive by offering safe and sustainable sanitation services. With a deep understanding of local contexts and market-driven models, we ensure lasting solutions that positively impact people and their
surroundings.
With a team of over 60 local staff and international experts, we collaborate with a range of private and public sector partners, including renowned organizations like the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID. Featured in the Netflix documentary "Brave Blue World" and
recognized by Forbes and Fast Company, we're at the forefront of innovative sanitation solutions.
Role Overview
The Proposal Management Lead (PML) position manages the proposal process to achieve wins in the pre-solicitation phase through proposal submittal and in the post-submittal period to ensure all administrative activities are complete.
The PML is responsible for the management, development, and delivery of compliant, competitive proposals by managing the whole proposal development process including proposal calendar, proposal outline, and inputs; writing with technical and pricing experts, reviews, and compilation, signoff, and submittal. The PML collaborates with the capture lead as well as the technical experts to ensure partners, proposed staff, pricing, win themes/value proposition, and other critical proposal elements are addressed, decided, and included in the proposal. The PML may, from time to time support BD efforts including business intelligence and capture efforts, as required and provide other BD inputs to improve the win rate.
The PML ensures its processes, tools, and training are updated, socialized, and relevant for the work and that the organization's style guide for proposals is updated, socialized,and practiced during proposal development activities. The PML is responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the entire proposal including the technical and pricing components.
Experience Required
BA or MA in a communication, policy, business, international development, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus
Three years of experience in proposal development with success
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Analytical, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to present to leadership and partners to demonstrate strong communication skills
Strategically minded, client-focused, and able to understand the client's and organization's mission, business, and requirements
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, high performance culture, professionalism, and organizational skills
Eager to be part of the
high-growth company working with local governments and development banksCommand of MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
Excellent meeting facilitation skills
Strategic understanding of BD and proposal management
Desired skills & competencies
Experience in BD and proposal management, ideally within the organization's market
Demonstrate experience planning for, developing, and submitting compliant proposals (solid win rate preferred), including understanding the requirements; outlining the tender to ensure understanding and compliance from the capture lead and writer(s); developing the proposal strategy, and win themes; and leading the writing and cost sections with the writer(s) and pricer
Experience writing proposal sections with excellent writing, editing, formatting,
research, and communicationsDemonstrate skills in developing high-quality proposals for the World Bank, USAID, AfDB, or other development finance institutions (DFIs)/ bilateral donors, preferred
Understanding of win themes and selling the proposal (despite what technical teams want)
Demonstrated ability to manage proposals
A strong network of clients and partners and relationships within those to pursue
opportunities preferredExperience with the organization's technical core business and understanding of the sector market preferred
Understanding of clients' and organizations' offerings
Responsibilities
Quick Summary
Sanivation has been working in East Africa for the past 8 years developing an innovative sanitation model to meet the needs of local governments.
The company is currently in 8 cities and has robust product offerings. Sanivation's work has been featured by the World Bank, Kenya National Government, IFC, and the World Economic Forum, among others.
Sanivation is currently recruiting for a Proposal Management Lead to grow its revenue through well-structured and well-written proposals. Join us in driving positive change and shaping the future of sustainable sanitation.
About Sanivation
Sanivation is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to providing clean, safe, and efficient sanitation services to urbanizing communities in low-income countries. Operating in Kenya since 2014, Sanivation partners with local governments to deliver comprehensive solutions from research and design to implementation and monitoring.
Our mission is to make cities across Africa clean, healthy, and productive by offering safe and sustainable sanitation services. With a deep understanding of local contexts and market-driven models, we ensure lasting solutions that positively impact people and their
surroundings.
With a team of over 60 local staff and international experts, we collaborate with a range of private and public sector partners, including renowned organizations like the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID. Featured in the Netflix documentary "Brave Blue World" and
recognized by Forbes and Fast Company, we're at the forefront of innovative sanitation solutions.
Role Overview
The Proposal Management Lead (PML) position manages the proposal process to achieve wins in the pre-solicitation phase through proposal submittal and in the post-submittal period to ensure all administrative activities are complete.
The PML is responsible for the management, development, and delivery of compliant, competitive proposals by managing the whole proposal development process including proposal calendar, proposal outline, and inputs; writing with technical and pricing experts, reviews, and compilation, signoff, and submittal. The PML collaborates with the capture lead as well as the technical experts to ensure partners, proposed staff, pricing, win themes/value proposition, and other critical proposal elements are addressed, decided, and included in the proposal. The PML may, from time to time support BD efforts including business intelligence and capture efforts, as required and provide other BD inputs to improve the win rate.
The PML ensures its processes, tools, and training are updated, socialized, and relevant for the work and that the organization's style guide for proposals is updated, socialized,and practiced during proposal development activities. The PML is responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the entire proposal including the technical and pricing components.
Experience Required
BA or MA in a communication, policy, business, international development, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus
Three years of experience in proposal development with success
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Analytical, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to present to leadership and partners to demonstrate strong communication skills
Strategically minded, client-focused, and able to understand the client's and organization's mission, business, and requirements
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, high performance culture, professionalism, and organizational skills
Eager to be part of the
high-growth company working with local governments and development banksCommand of MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
Excellent meeting facilitation skills
Strategic understanding of BD and proposal management
Desired skills & competencies
Experience in BD and proposal management, ideally within the organization's market
Demonstrate experience planning for, developing, and submitting compliant proposals (solid win rate preferred), including understanding the requirements; outlining the tender to ensure understanding and compliance from the capture lead and writer(s); developing the proposal strategy, and win themes; and leading the writing and cost sections with the writer(s) and pricer
Experience writing proposal sections with excellent writing, editing, formatting,
research, and communicationsDemonstrate skills in developing high-quality proposals for the World Bank, USAID, AfDB, or other development finance institutions (DFIs)/ bilateral donors, preferred
Understanding of win themes and selling the proposal (despite what technical teams want)
Demonstrated ability to manage proposals
A strong network of clients and partners and relationships within those to pursue
opportunities preferredExperience with the organization's technical core business and understanding of the sector market preferred
Understanding of clients' and organizations' offerings
Proposal Writing
Responsible for and leads the proposal management activities of the organization with a win-focus
Collaborate and coordinate across capture, business development, account, and project teams to ensure a compliant and compelling proposal is submitted on a timely basis
Facilitate and lead design sessions including solution design, win themes, management approaches, color reviews, and pricing according to the solicitation requirements
Review all proposal sections, including annexes; conduct re-writes and substantial
technical editing, as requiredWork closely with the writers and ensure/oversee writer editing and compliance with the requirements
Ensure quality and time proposal management and proposal development process and conduct quality checks to ensure win themes (messaging) are weaved throughout the proposal.
Proposal Coordination
Work with the BD team to track proposal management processes, delivery, and win rates
Lead and/or oversee proposal production for timely submittal and ensure leadership signoff
Support teaming as required and ensuring proposed staffing administrative requirements are complete for the proposal
Manage the proposal development team including technical experts and writers, as required
Update and present issues to BD and leadership as required tracking key capture
management metrics: Oversee and update key metrics related to capture
management, including, the value of proposals submitted, segmenting the different
opportunities by-products, tracking win rate, and providing market intelligence
on funder interests in new opportunities which Sanivation can apply forPractice and enforce proposal development and submission deadlines
Ensure all client communication during the solicitation process is received, reviewed, and socialized accordingly with the BD and technical teams and that any updates and changes to the proposal are socialized with the BD team and are completed
Quality Control
Develop, maintain, update, and train on proposal management processes, including templates, tools, and training modules with slides;
Conduct quality checks and ensure standardization of Sanivation messaging, value proposition, and processes across funnel stages (from identification to closing of an opportunity).
Manage the proposal calendar; lead regular proposal meetings; lead the partner
kick-off meeting; and lead all color team reviews of the proposalEnsure all administrative actions are completed in the post-submittal period including all filling, lessons learned, etc
Business Development Intelligence
Support business intelligence for upcoming opportunities
Monitor key trends and share them with the Sanivation team
Support the team in screening opportunities and developing concepts and proposals as per funder/DFI requirements
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