International Development Proposal Coordinator in Brisbane, Australia

The Opportunity

As an International Development Proposal Coordinator you will be an invaluable member of Abt’s Business Growth team, who will work with internal and external stakeholders, delivery partners, subject matter experts, Abt’s Executive and project delivery teams, to support the development of high quality, client-focused and compliant proposals to the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade (Australia’s development program) and other international development clients and partners across the Asia-Pacific region.

Core Responsibilities

Proposal Preparation and General Duties

• Review and compile background research documents from external and internal sources relating to the proposal process,

• Prepare specific briefings on technical and operational matters as requested by the bid leads,

• Create and maintain file structures and online workspaces for each opportunity, and support the management of good filing and administration practices to maintain document control and information management,

• Support and participate in capture processes, including setting meetings, taking and distributing notes, and sharing information throughout the team,

• Administer key business development processes, such as opportunity tracking and management systems, databases, bid timeframe tracking, and regular reporting functions.

Proposal Duties

• Support the management of proposal logistics, including keeping a proposal calendar, setting up meetings, ensuring the opportunity team is on schedule. Ensure that timing issues are clearly flagged for management throughout the proposal development process.

• Support communication within the opportunity team, including liaison between the bid team and costing leads,

• Support and participate in technical discussions with bid team and teaming partners to help draft the tender proposal,

• Engagement with proposal personnel and partners on collecting bid material and inputs throughout the proposal stage,

• Support the administration of all proposal requirements including forms, agreements and templates,

• Liaison with recruiter to establish staffing agreements of key program personnel.

What We Value

• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be favourable:

• Business process coordination and administration,

• International development program implementation,

• International development policy research and analysis,

• Track record of working effectively with in-person and remote teams internationally,

• Strong ability to communicate, in a business setting across multiple time zones and cultures.

• Ability to problem solve and manage risk and compliance

• Proactive and detail oriented approach

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

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Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com (http://www.abtassociates.com/)

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.