About this role
Technical Proposal Writer
Kennedia Consulting
Experience
- 3 - 5 years
- Industry
- Human Resources / Consulting
- Employment Type
- Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Proposal Writer with strong experience in management consulting and Learning & Development (L&D) to lead the development of high-quality technical proposals, concept notes, and bid documents.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in consulting-led proposal development, with the ability to translate complex organizational, people, and performance challenges into clear, compliant, and compelling technical solutions aligned with client, donor, or corporate requirements.
Responsibilities
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Technical Proposal Development
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Lead the end-to-end development of technical proposals, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), concept notes, and full proposals.
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Interpret and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and TORs, ensuring full technical and administrative compliance.
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Develop strong technical approaches, methodologies, work plans, and implementation frameworks.
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Craft persuasive win themes, value propositions, and solution narratives grounded in consulting best practices.
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Management & L&D Consulting Content
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Develop proposal content related to:
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Organisational diagnostics and needs assessments
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Learning needs analysis and training strategies
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Leadership development and capacity-building frameworks
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Change management and performance improvement initiatives
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Translate management consulting and L&D methodologies into practical, results-oriented solutions.
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Collaborate with subject matter experts to structure delivery models, timelines, and staffing plans.
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Research, Strategy & MEL
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Conduct research on clients, sectors, donors, and corporate priorities to strengthen technical positioning.
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Align proposals with industry standards, best practices, and emerging consulting and L&D trends.
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Integrate Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and performance indicators where required.
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Collaboration & Quality Assurance
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Work closely with consultants, facilitators, and business development teams to coordinate inputs and timelines.
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Edit and review proposals to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
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Manage internal reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently ahead of submission deadlines.
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Knowledge Management
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Maintain a proposal repository that includes templates, technical narratives, case studies, and consultants' CVs.
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Capture and document lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful bids.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree in Learning & Development, Human Resource Development, Management, or a related discipline is an advantage.
Experience
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3–5 years’ experience in technical proposal writing within management consulting and/or L&D consulting environments.
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Demonstrated experience developing proposals for:
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Training and capacity-building projects
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Organisational development and change initiatives
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Leadership, performance, and people-development programs
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Experience working with consulting firms or corporate advisory practices is an added advantage.
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Skills & Competencies
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Exceptional technical writing, structuring, and storytelling skills.
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Strong understanding of management consulting frameworks, adult learning principles, and instructional design.
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Ability to synthesise complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive proposal content.
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Strong research, editing, and document-quality control skills.
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Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced bid environments.
Salary
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Application Deadline
- 30th Dec, 2026
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