Background

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

Job Summary

The Business Development Officer – Bids & Tenders plays a key role in supporting the organization's business development initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting in the identification of relevant tender opportunities, preparing compliant bid documentation, and coordinating the submission of proposals. It is ideally suited for a rising professional who is eager to develop expertise in HR consultancy bidding, tendering, and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Identification & Tracking
  • Monitor tender portals, newspapers, and client websites to identify relevant business opportunities.
  • Maintain a comprehensive tender tracker that records deadlines, specific requirements, and the status of each tender.
  • Assist in conducting preliminary bid/no-bid assessments and verifying eligibility for tenders.
• Bid & Proposal Support
  • Provide support in the preparation of tender submissions under the direction of the Business Development Manager.
  • Assist in compiling both technical and financial proposal documents required for submissions.
  • Ensure all necessary forms, schedules, and supporting documents are accurately completed.
  • Format, paginate, and package bids in accordance with the specific instructions outlined in each tender.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Check bid submissions to ensure they are complete and comply with all tender requirements.
  • Maintain an up-to-date repository containing statutory documents, certifications, and company profiles.
  • Support the processes of vendor registration and pre-qualification applications as needed.
• Internal Coordination
  • Liaise with HR consultants, finance, and administration teams to gather necessary inputs for proposals and bids.
  • Follow up on assigned components of proposals to ensure timely completion and submission.
  • Assist in preparing for pre-bid meetings and drafting responses to requests for clarification.
• Market & Client Support
  • Conduct basic market research on clients, sectors, and competitors to inform bidding strategies.
  • Support efforts to build relationships with clients through follow-ups and effective coordination.
  • Maintain up-to-date client and opportunity databases to support business development activities.
• Reporting & Administration
  • Prepare simple reports summarizing tenders identified, those submitted, and their outcomes.
  • Maintain well-organized digital and physical files for all bid-related documentation.
  • Support post-submission follow-ups and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Procurement, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in tendering, business development, administration, or proposal support. Experience in bidding or tendering will be considered an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of procurement and tendering processes, whether in the public or private sector.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn about HR consulting services and the development of proposals.

• Monitor tender portals, newspapers, and client websites to identify relevant business opportunities.
• Maintain a comprehensive tender tracker that records deadlines, specific requirements, and the status of each tender.
• Assist in conducting preliminary bid/no-bid assessments and verifying eligibility for tenders.
• Provide support in the preparation of tender submissions under the direction of the Business Development Manager.
• Assist in compiling both technical and financial proposal documents required for submissions.
• Ensure all necessary forms, schedules, and supporting documents are accurately completed.
• Format, paginate, and package bids in accordance with the specific instructions outlined in each tender.
• Check bid submissions to ensure they are complete and comply with all tender requirements.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository containing statutory documents, certifications, and company profiles.
• Support the processes of vendor registration and pre-qualification applications as needed.
• Liaise with HR consultants, finance, and administration teams to gather necessary inputs for proposals and bids.
• Follow up on assigned components of proposals to ensure timely completion and submission.
• Assist in preparing for pre-bid meetings and drafting responses to requests for clarification.
• Conduct basic market research on clients, sectors, and competitors to inform bidding strategies.
• Support efforts to build relationships with clients through follow-ups and effective coordination.
• Maintain up-to-date client and opportunity databases to support business development activities.
• Prepare simple reports summarizing tenders identified, those submitted, and their outcomes.
• Maintain well-organized digital and physical files for all bid-related documentation.
• Support post-submission follow-ups and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

• Tender identification and tracking
• Bid and proposal preparation
• Compliance and documentation management
• Internal coordination
• Market research
• Client relationship building
• Reporting and administration

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Procurement, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in tendering, business development, administration, or proposal support.
• Basic understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• Willingness to learn about HR consulting services and proposal development.