About DT Global

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfil its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organisation, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of almost 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximise sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilisation & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them move to where they want to be. Together, we bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives around the world on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, permanent, and full-time Senior Manager - Strategic Engagement and Partnerships to join our organisation. With working experience in bid management in international development, this role will be critical in supporting and driving strategy, pipeline management and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Head of our SEP - Strategic Engagement & Partnerships team, this role will have a strong writing component, including managing the development and delivery of high-quality proposals.

Duties will include:

• Early opportunity identification, scoping, and assessment of competitive position.
• Development of tender strategy, client/partner/consultant engagement and relationship-building, and pre-positioning.
• Make recommendations to DT Global's Business Development Governance Group on ‘go/no go’ assessment for identified opportunities.
• Key proposal preparation activities, including identification of external partners, consultants, technical contributors, as well as ensuring necessary internal proposal teams/resources are in place.
• Preparation of EOIs or oversight/quality assurance of other Business Development staff to prepare EOIs for priority opportunities.
• Participate in collaboration workshops with the client that will inform the proposal development.
• Oversight, management and quality assurance of the end-to-end tender process, including facilitating planning sessions.
• Oversee the bid coordinator/assigned bid manager in the development of a bid schedule, and their coordination of all necessary inputs including legal/tax review, compliance, recruitment, tender writing, costings, desk-top publishing, reviews and necessary approvals for submission.
• Lead proposal writing including overall responsibility for drafting and finalising a high-quality technical proposal that clearly responds to the RFT criteria and articulates DT Global's ‘win strategy’. This will include tasking and integrating internal/external contributions, and incorporating review feedback, as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with and an understanding of DT Global's project management teams, to ensure our proposals capture the development ideas, good practices, lessons, and performance feedback from our large and diverse portfolio.
• All other duties as outlined in the position description.

To be successful, you will have the following:

• At least 8 - 10 years of professional experience in large and complex projects; experience in bid/proposal management within the international development sector preferred
• A formal qualification in international development, a business management degree or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• High level of interpersonal skills and excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders across various levels.
• A compelling and creative writing style with an eye for detail
• Work collaboratively with a bid management team, whilst prioritising multiple tasks to ensure deadlines are met
• Positive attitude with the ability to work across various opportunities

This is a hybrid role and can be done from home or in the office and could suit anyone located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane. We offer flexible work arrangements that supports work-life balance with a supportive working environment and collaborative team.

A great opportunity to step into your next role, excellent team support, and a highly competitive salary.

How to Apply

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Please submit:

• 1) Your CV
• 2) A cover letter outlining your suitability to this role

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.