Business Development Associate - Pretoria, South Africa - Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.

Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Job Purpose

Support all aspects of proposal activities working with key technical experts to position for and win new business to increase project backlog for private sector and global development clients such as African Development Bank (AfDB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), U.S.

Agency for International Development (USAID), Word Bank and help power a just energy transition for all.

Job Descriptions

Working closely with other members of our team, you will write and produce high-quality proposals, marketing materials and other business development inputs.

You will liaise and communicate with partners and subcontractors, including participating in teaming discussions, as well as reviewing and providing feedback on partner inputs and other technical submissions.

During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to work with other Tetra Tech business units on new business opportunities and on company-wide business development improvements and initiatives.

You will also have the opportunity to travel on occasion, including to developing countries. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. (4 years of related work experience may be substituted for degree.)
13 years of relevant work experience, including in international development, recruiting, and/or business development field for multilateral development banks and private clients.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a highvolume, fastpaced, and deadlinedriven environment.
Precise attention to detail.
Diplomatic skills for negotiations with partners and internal discussions.
Proficiency in writing, grammar, and quality assurance.
Computer proficiency in using content management systems (e.g., Egnyte, OneDrive), Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication, customer service, and collaboration skills.
Experience working in the energy sector within the context of international development.
Experience with graphic design programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Previous experience in recruiting for proposal activities.
Experience writing and editing resumes, proposals and/or reports for international development clients.
Fluency in a second language, preferably French, Arabic or Spanish.

If substantial experience is demonstrated, a more senior position can be considered.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world.

Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

**Please no phone calls or agencies.