Proposal Editor | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Description

Expert in Technical Editing/Desktop Publishing.
• Actively and dynamically work with Business Development personnel to design and produce documents supporting responses to Sources Sought Announcements, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Information, Requests for Pre-Qualification and similar solicitations.
• Develop and update proposal Style Sheets.
• Create proposal covers.
• Create proposal Table of Contents.
• Place hard-copy Proposal Outlines, Compliance Matrices, Proposal Themes, Photograph Requirements, Style Sheets, Basis of Estimate samples, Bill of Quantities samples and RFP documents into binders for dissemination to proposal participants.
• Create, modify and apply proposal templates in accordance with RFP instructions.
• Work closely with authors to create, incorporate and incorporate text, tables, charts and graphics into master proposal document templates.
• Receive proposal inputs from Proposal Lead and proofread and copy-edit drafts and final copies for grammar, style, content and formatting, using specified conventions and formats.
• Assimilate proposal inputs into formatted draft proposals for milestone proposal review meetings.
• Edit and update draft proposals until creation of final, approved proposal products.
• Create, publish and produce final proposal products in hardcopy, electronic and disk format.
• Deliver final proposal products to Proposal Lead for review and submission to client.
• Establish and maintain document version control for all proposal components.
• Develop and maintain resource library of charts, tables, graphs, photographs and other graphics.

Skills

• Strong computer skills with excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, and related desktop publishing software.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of page lay-out, to include the formation and integration of graphics, charts, forms, photographs and tables.
• Fluent oral and written English-language communications skills including the ability to articulate questions to technical writers when clarification is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi task and adjust to changing situations with no interruption in work.
• Ability to adapt to changes in program schedules.
• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handle a variety of projects and assignments with different team leaders in a professional manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes until 8 pm or on weekends.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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