Government Contracting & Proposal Writing Specialist (UNGM, RFP/RFI/RFQ, GSA)

Posted last week

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Government Contracting & Proposal Writing Specialist to support our team in identifying, pursuing, and responding to international procurement opportunities, primarily through the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) and similar platforms. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Review and analyze RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and EOIs from UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, FAO, etc.) - Prepare compliant, competitive proposals and bid submissions from start to finish - Develop technical and financial proposals tailored to specific evaluation criteria - Manage the full bid lifecycle: from opportunity identification through submission - Set up and optimize tender monitoring tools (e.g., Jorpex) and notification rules - Navigate procurement portals including UNGM, UN eTendering, and agency-specific systems - Ensure all submissions meet formatting, compliance, and documentation requirements - Maintain a library of reusable proposal content (capability statements, past performance, team bios) IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: - Proven track record of winning contracts through UNGM or similar UN/government procurement systems - Direct experience writing proposals for international organizations (UN, World Bank, EU, etc.) - Familiarity with UNGM vendor registration, Express Interest workflows, and submission portals - Experience with Jorpex or similar tender aggregation/monitoring platforms - Understanding of GSA schedules and U.S. government contracting (bonus, not required) - Strong project management and quality assurance skills - Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and coordinate with subject matter experts FOCUS AREAS: Our services span digital transformation, AI/data analytics, translation/localization, website, marketing, creative, ad management, and management consulting. We are targeting opportunities in these sectors specifically. HOW WE WORK: This is an invite-only engagement. We will share specific opportunities with you and collaborate closely on each submission. Strong communication and responsiveness are essential. This could become an ongoing relationship as our pipeline grows.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Proposal Writing
Request for Proposal
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    7
  • Invites sent:
    6
  • Unanswered invites:
    2
About the client
Member since Nov 25, 2025
  • USA
    Santa Barbara6:01 PM
  • $1.2K total spent
    1 hire, 1 active
  • 38 hours

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