Consulting, Proposal Associate - Activation Hub - Amman, Jordan

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Job Description & Summary

This individual will work within the Middle East Activation Hub (AH) to support regional opportunities, proposal development, and management on strategic opportunities across our PwC competencies within the Consulting Line of Service. They will work with the Proposal Manager to collaborate with multiple regional and global teams, to execute standardised proposal processes and coordinate proposal responses. Support in developing insights and tools to ensure that information is readily available to facilitate the organization in achieving its business needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Proposal Manager in facilitating the internal support of proposal development stages, in gathering information to pull together first drafts of proposals, assessing client requirements, and reviewing to ensure that proposal requirements are filled, providing inputs and organizing the content including structure and formatting of proposal documents
• Execute firm standardised proposal processes and management to coordinate multi-territory proposal responses
• Ability to organise and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority across multiple territories, where required
• Perform all admin requirements in relation to submitting a bid E.g. submission requirements and compliance, Bid bond issuance follow up, maintaining a schedule for deadline and key milestones for bid submission, etc.
• Support in formatting and editing proposal content.
• Creation and development of slides under guidance from the Proposal Manager.
• Desktop research for credentials, collateral, subject matter experts across the network (global and regional).
• Update the team’s knowledge management system to serve the business needs and requirements.

Scope of role and qualifications:

• Support on large, strategic RFP responses, including leveraging the knowledge of a professional services firm, operations, internal processes, tools, and support services.
• Demonstrate understanding of key elements, terms, and processes found within a Consulting or professional services proposal.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate compelling value propositions; manage resource requirements, project workflow, and, prepare or coordinate complex written and verbal materials.
• Support the Proposal Manager in facilitating the internal support of proposal development stages, in gathering information to pull together first drafts of proposals, assessing client requirements, and reviewing to ensure that proposal requirements are filled, providing inputs and organizing the content including structure and formatting of proposal documents
• Execute firm standardised proposal processes and management to coordinate multi-territory proposal responses
• Ability to organise and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority across multiple territories, where required
• Perform all admin requirements in relation to submitting a bid E.g. submission requirements and compliance, Bid bond issuance follow up, maintaining a schedule for deadline and key milestones for bid submission, etc.
• Support in formatting and editing proposal content.
• Creation and development of slides under guidance from the Proposal Manager.
• Desktop research for credentials, collateral, subject matter experts across the network (global and regional).
• Update the team’s knowledge management system to serve the business needs and requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Studies, Research or Business Administration

Language

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

Overall Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in proposal development

Specific Experience

• Basic research and account management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages, specifically PowerPoint and Google Suite

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Independent worker
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Process driven and able to facilitate workflow in challenging conditions and working with difficult stakeholders
• Ability to team with stakeholders across functions, borders, and regardless of position
• Capabilities with basic creative design (powerpoint, graphics, etc.)
• Ability to multitask on projects
• Quick learner
• Basic research and account management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages, specifically PowerPoint and Google Suite
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job P osting End Date

November 2, 2021

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