Project Manager - Governance Unit

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. Launched in 2019, DT Global is built on the legacy of companies such as AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization supporting DTI’s efforts to test new ideas and expand donor partnerships to improve lives globally.

Our global team of nearly 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across practice areas including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them progress to their goals. With over 60 years of combined experience, relationships, and technical expertise, we strive to improve lives worldwide for our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Role

The incumbent will actively participate in preparing international donors’ governance tenders across regions and topics, under the supervision of the Senior PM and Head of Unit. Responsibilities include:

• Business Development:
• Identifying business leads and following up;
• Tracking client requests for services, analyzing donors’ strategic plans and programs, and maintaining relations with clients at headquarters and field offices;
• Conducting field identification missions in the region;
• Negotiating terms with partner institutions (pre-bid, consortium, and service contracts);
• Preparing expressions of interest.

• Bid Management:
• Researching for technical proposal development;
• Managing proposal preparation, ensuring content and format consistency;
• Developing work plans and coordinating among partners and bid writers;
• Preparing project budgets and financial proposals;
• Ensuring compliance with tender procedures and smooth contract processing.

• Experts’ Recruitment:
• Supporting expert search and identification;
• Overseeing recruitment and negotiating terms;
• Screening candidates and conducting interviews;
• Evaluating profiles against Terms of Reference;
• Negotiating financial terms and preparing proposal documents;
• Supervising administrative aspects of expert workload.

• Reporting:
• Working with a high degree of autonomy under supervision.

Training and Education

University degree in Economics, International Development, International Relations, Social Development, EU Studies, Political Science, or equivalent. Post-graduate degree in international development with emphasis on social development is preferred. Proficiency in English (C1) and French (B2) is required; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Professional Experience

At least 3 years of experience in business development, particularly in preparing technical bids for donor-funded tenders, ideally EU-funded projects. Proven success in large international development tenders, familiarity with EU policies, and experience in structuring technical proposals in English and French are essential. Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, adaptability, and excellent communication are required. Knowledge of project management and EU procedures (PRAG) is advantageous.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.