BDO (Tender & Proposals) — Tactive Consulting (Nairobi)

BDO (Tender & Proposals)

Job Description

The Business Development Officer (BDO) for Tenders and Proposals is a structured, detail-oriented professional responsible for supporting the institution’s growth through winning bids. This role focuses on the end-to-end management of the bidding process, from identifying opportunities to the final submission of high-quality proposals. The BDO ensures that all submissions are compliant with client requirements and that the organization’s value proposition is clearly and persuasively communicated to prospective clients in the consulting and professional services sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and track potential tender opportunities across various digital and public procurement platforms
• Coordinate the preparation of technical and financial proposals in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Manage the documentation process to ensure all mandatory compliance certificates and legal papers are up to date
• Draft, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, professionalism, and alignment with client RFPs
• Maintain a centralized repository of past proposals, CVs, and project experience to streamline future bids
• Monitor the status of submitted tenders and participate in debrief meetings for unsuccessful bids to improve future performance
• Ensure timely submission of all bids, strictly adhering to established deadlines and submission protocols

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tender management, proposal writing, or business development
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for professional document formatting
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bid deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Proven track record of supporting the successful acquisition of contracts through competitive bidding

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV to recruitment@tactive.consulting, using the subject line: “BDO (Tender & Proposals)”.

Applications must be received by 27th February 2026.

Please note that shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.