Bid & Proposal Manager at Baastel | Remote International Development Opportunity|Apply 3 Jul 2026

Professionals with experience in proposal management, business development, donor-funded projects, and international development consulting are invited to apply for the Bid & Proposal Manager position at Baastel. This exciting full-time opportunity offers the chance to contribute to sustainable development initiatives worldwide while working with a leading international consulting firm specializing in environmental sustainability, governance, gender equality, and development effectiveness.

The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy identifying business opportunities, coordinating competitive proposals, managing contracts, and building strong relationships with donors, consultants, and partners.

About Baastel

Founded in 1989, Baastel is an international consulting firm providing innovative services in sustainable development. Over the past three decades, the organization has contributed to major global initiatives related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, social inclusion, gender equality, governance, and inclusive economic development.

Baastel supports organizations throughout the entire project cycle, including:

• Strategic planning
• Project design
• Programme implementation
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Organizational learning
• Policy development

With offices across four continents and a multilingual team of experts, Baastel collaborates with governments, international organizations, development agencies, and private-sector partners around the world.

Position Overview

The Bid & Proposal Manager will play a key role in supporting the growth of Baastel’s Environment Unit through strategic business development and proposal coordination.

Reporting to the Head of Unit, the successful candidate will:

• Identify new business opportunities
• Coordinate proposal development
• Manage awarded contracts
• Support client engagement
• Strengthen consultant networks
• Improve internal business development systems

This position focuses on proposal management and administrative coordination rather than technical project implementation.

Work Location and Contract Options

Baastel offers flexible work arrangements for candidates in different regions.

Location options include:

• Gatineau, Quebec
• Remote within Quebec
• Remote from locations between GMT-7 and GMT+3

Contract options include:

• Permanent employee contract for Quebec-based applicants
• Consulting contract for candidates located outside Quebec

Salary and Benefits

Employee Contract (Quebec)

Benefits include:

• Annual salary between CAD $51,000 and CAD $58,000
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Group health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings contributions
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity for remote work abroad

Consulting Contract (Outside Quebec)

Compensation includes:

• USD $150–$200 per day
• Approximately 220 working days annually

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

The Bid & Proposal Manager will support the preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing new business opportunities
• Monitoring donor procurement notices
• Coordinating proposal preparation processes
• Supporting technical experts during proposal development
• Managing proposal submission timelines
• Building strategic partnerships
• Mobilizing expert networks

Contract and Administrative Management

The successful candidate will oversee important contractual and financial processes.

Key duties include:

• Managing awarded contracts
• Monitoring project budgets
• Ensuring financial compliance
• Supporting invoicing processes
• Maintaining client relationships
• Coordinating consultant engagement
• Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations
• Resolving operational and administrative challenges

Information Management and Process Improvement

The role also involves strengthening internal systems and workflows.

Responsibilities include:

• Updating project databases
• Maintaining consultant records
• Improving proposal management processes
• Supporting internal coordination activities
• Facilitating knowledge sharing
• Enhancing business development tools

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or a related field

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• 2 to 5 years of business development experience
• Experience writing and coordinating business proposals
• Strong project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent organizational abilities

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in international development consulting will be highly competitive.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proposal development for European Union-funded projects
• Experience with World Bank procurement processes
• Familiarity with UN agency tenders
• Experience working with bilateral donor programs
• Knowledge of environmental, social, or economic development projects

Essential Skills

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent written and spoken French
• Strong proposal writing abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and OneDrive
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills

Knowledge of Spanish is considered an advantage.

Why You Should Apply

This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance a career in international development consulting while contributing to projects that address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and development challenges.

Benefits include:

• Flexible remote work arrangements
• International exposure
• Engagement with global development projects
• Collaboration with leading experts
• Professional growth opportunities
• Involvement in climate and sustainability initiatives

Professionals seeking a dynamic career at the intersection of business development and international development will find this opportunity particularly rewarding.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A current resume
• A cover letter written in French

Applications should be sent via email to:

recrutement@baastel.com

Please clearly indicate “Bid & Proposal Manager” in the subject line of your email.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 3 July 2026

Early applications are encouraged as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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