GOPA PACE is a private organisation based in Brussels since 1991 and member of the GOPA group, one of the world’s leading development consultancies. GOPA PACE develops projects to support democratisation, human rights and governance in over a 100 countries.
The GOPA PACE’s teams are a group of highly driven professional dedicated to achieving the greatest impact through our projects across geographies.
Purpose of the role
For our expanding Acquisition Support Department, we are looking for a Project Manager who, under the supervision of the Area Director, will be responsible for conducting activities during the acquisition phase of the contracts for preparing technical offers in response to calls for tender financed by international donors.
Key responsibilities
Compiling the necessary documents for Request for Services, in accordance with the formal requirements and deadlines. Formatting of all necessary documents in accordance with the client's requirements; and final release for printing. Ensuring timely and proper dispatching of the documents, as well as tracking the consignment up to its final delivery to the recipient. If necessary, following-up on the decision made by the client, in particular European Commission.
Work in teams with the Bid Coordinator to ensure a sound tender presentation in line with the client’s technical requirements. Compiling legal, financial, reference and other necessary documentation in accordance with the formal requirements concerning completeness, form and validity limits.
Maintaining databases and systems for technical projects handled by the department.
Ensure feedback, lesson learning and continuous improvement. Promote best practice tendering and sharing learning across the departments and through reviews on tenders and tendering processes. Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the acquisition team.
Desired competencies and experience
What we offer
Location
This position is based in Bucharest.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and GOPA project policies, procedures, values all the time and in all in-country venues.