Business Development Officer – Proposal Writing

About the company
BasharSoft is the company behind Egypt and MENA's leading hiring ecosystem, home to Wuzzuf, Forasna, iCareer, and Recruitera — connecting millions of job seekers with top employers across the region.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Officer specializing in proposal writing to support iCareer’s growth across the international development, B2B, and B2G sectors.

The candidate will be responsible for identifying funding and tender opportunities, developing compelling and compliant proposals, and coordinating submissions to help secure new business opportunities across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the wider region.

• Opportunity Sourcing: Identify and track tenders, RFPs, calls for proposals, and funding opportunities across public, private, and donor-funded sectors.

• Proposal Development: Write and edit technical and narrative proposals, concept notes, and bid documents in Arabic and English, ensuring alignment with client requirements.

• Opportunity Assessment: Review eligibility criteria, compliance requirements, and evaluation criteria to support go/no-go decisions.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with technical teams, subject matter experts, partners, and management to develop proposals and ensure timely delivery.

• Budgeting & Documentation: Coordinate the preparation of budgets, work plans, CVs, references, and supporting documents with the relevant teams.

• Submission Management: Oversee the proposal submission process, including quality checks, formatting, compliance verification, and submission deadlines.

• Stakeholder Follow-Up: Respond to clarification requests and follow up on submission outcomes.

• Knowledge Management: Maintain a library of proposal templates, reusable content, and lessons learned.

• Pipeline Tracking: Keep opportunity pipelines, submissions, and outcomes updated in CRM and reporting tools.

Must-have:

• At least 2 years of experience in business development, proposal writing, or bid management.

• Experience preparing proposals or bids for corporate (B2B), government (B2G), or donor-funded clients.

• Strong proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and evaluation criteria.

• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.

• Proven ability to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and manage tight deadlines.

• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Basic understanding of budgeting and financial concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, International Development, Economics, Languages, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and pipeline tracking tools.

• Ability to leverage AI tools to support research, writing, and productivity.

Nice to have:

• Experience in employability, TVET, EdTech, training, career advisory, or donor-funded development projects.

• Familiarity with international development organizations, donor requirements, and government procurement procedures.

• Experience working across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or other regional markets.

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy flexibility between working from the office and home.

• Business Growth & Impact: Contribute directly to iCareer’s growth by identifying new opportunities and winning projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the wider region.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams, subject matter experts, finance, and external partners to develop competitive proposals.

• Ownership & Responsibility: Take ownership of the proposal development process, from identifying opportunities to submitting bids and tracking outcomes.

• Learning & Development: Gain exposure to diverse industries, corporate and government clients, and international development projects.

• Innovation & AI: Leverage AI tools and innovative approaches to improve research, proposal writing, and overall productivity.