Job Description

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Location and Work Mode

Remote from a time zone between GMT-7 and GMT+3

Who we are

Baastel is a consulting firm providing cutting-edge services in the field of sustainable development.

With a presence and offices on four continents, our multilingual team (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) of some 40 experts works with nearly 200 affiliated external consultants and a broader network of some 2,000 international and national experts from around the world. We also maintain close relationships with several centers of expertise in developing countries, as well as with regional and national experts whom we can call upon for specific interventions in their regions.

Our impact

Founded in 1989, Baastel was born out of a desire to address the growing challenges related to the environment, social equity, inclusive economic development, and aid effectiveness.

Since then, we have contributed to major global advancements: from multilateral environmental agreements—particularly those on climate and biodiversity—to the promotion of gender equality, inclusive economic development, and effective governance.

Our services have also evolved to cover all stages of the life cycle of an international development project, program, or policy: strategic planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Head of Unit, the Bid & Proposal Manager actively contributes to the growth of the company’s business by identifying business opportunities, responding to requests for proposals, and managing the administrative aspects of various projects for the Environment Unit. They seek to develop business opportunities worldwide and must build trusting relationships with Baastel’s partners and clients.

The role is centered on business development, proposal coordination, and contract and administrative management. It does not involve technical supervision or operational project implementation in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Identify, analyze, and qualify business opportunities relevant to Baastel

• Coordinate the development of high-quality technical and financial proposals in collaboration with technical experts

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships

• Build, structure, and mobilize networks of experts in support of opportunities and projects

Contractual & Administrative Management

• Ensure contracting, budget follow-up, and financial compliance of awarded contracts

• Supervise project invoicing in collaboration with the Financial Assistant

• Maintain strong and constructive relationships with clients and consultants

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Baastel quality standards

• Anticipate and proactively resolve administrative and operational issues related to contracts

Information Management and Process Improvement

• Ensure the quality and updating of project- and consultant-related data

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools and processes

• Support information sharing and internal coordination of business development activities

Requirements and competences to work with us

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in business development and writing business proposals, ideally in the field of international development or a related field.

• Strongly preferred: experience coordinating technical and financial proposals for institutional donors (EU, World Bank, UN agencies, bilateral cooperation agencies, etc.)

• Previous experience working on environmental and/or social and economic development issues is an asset

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English – proficiency in Spanish is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word formatting is essential; comfort using Teams and OneDrive

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

• Independence, efficiency, and a sense of initiative

• Coordination and teamwork

Our team profile

Baastel is a multicultural and collaborative consulting firm working in sustainable development and international development. Our team values autonomy, rigor, initiative, and mutual support. We work in a fast-paced international environment where teamwork, attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication are essential. Team members collaborate daily across countries, cultures, and time zones with a shared commitment to high-quality work and meaningful global impact.

Key interests for working with us

Climate change, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, gender equality, inclusive economic development, governance, monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian and development programming, aid effectiveness, and international cooperation.

Reasons to join our team

Joining Baastel means becoming part of an international and mission-driven organization with more than 35 years of experience in sustainable development and international cooperation. Team members benefit from a flexible and collaborative work environment, meaningful international projects, opportunities to work with leading institutional donors and global experts, and the possibility to contribute to high-impact initiatives around the world. We value professional growth, autonomy, innovation, and work-life balance.