Vacancy at KPMG for a Proposal Officer

KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sector in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations. We are looking to hire young, vibrant and driven candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Proposal Officer Auto req ID: 121169BR Location: Lagos Region: EMA Function: Infrastructure - Marketing & Communications Service Line: Marketing & Communications Position Summary

• Business writer working with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals to develop client-centric proposals for KPMG

• Write and edit proposal documents that are focused and innovative
• Work with client service professionals and subject matter experts in identifying benefits and value-add for clients
• Ensure that proposal documents meet RFP requirements and are KPMG Brand & Regulatory compliant
• Provide direction to Creative Services on the development and integration of graphics throughout the production process
• Oversee the production process, including soft copy for electronic transmission and/or printing
• Assist in the preparation of clients/bidders meetings and oral presentation materials as required within proposal opportunities
• Undertake internal team debriefs after a proposal submission and support the external debrief program
• Manage the proposal process, organize kick-off meetings and deliver within the required timelines
• Work with other National Sales and Marketing groups (i.e. Creative Services and Research) to reach proposal objectives in an efficient manner

• Minimum of a Second Class (Lower Degree)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in proposals development.
• A minimum of 5 credits in one sitting (Mathematics and English inclusive)
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Technology appreciation, including a working understanding of MS Office Suite especially: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Professional, disciplined and proactive
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Confidence and pragmatism
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse teams
• Strong relationship building and networking skills
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities/targets
• Customer service orientation
• Team building skills
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Business Writing Skills
• Ability to liaise and interact with people at all levels of seniority within KPMG
• Commitment to seeing projects through
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and managing heavy workload
• Research and analytical skills