Job title: Senior Technical writer – New Business Development
Location: Beijing, China
DEVELOPMENT Solutions (DS) is a European consultancy and serves the international donor and business community in support of sustainable development and investments objectives, primarily in emerging markets. Our work covers the fields of international trade and economy; policy consulting, capacity building; environmental conservation and energy efficiency; and business facilitation and SME support. This expertise is built on our strong grounding in project design and management; research; policy analysis; and business, public and government relations. Further information regarding our projects and expertise is available at www.development-solutions.eu.
DS is currently expanding its scope for new business development and is seeking an experienced technical writer to support the design and technical preparation of proposals in response to public sector tenders. Applicants should have experience and a strong interest in the following field(s); public sector work, international trade, energy and environment, international development and/or private sector business facilitation. Strong research, analytical and strategic planning and technical writing skills are required to support the ambitious growth plans of the company. Excellent communication skills will be necessity given the need for daily cooperation and dialogue with international organisations and project partners.
Prospective candidates require:
- A minimum of three years of experience in proposal development and writing, including in response to public tenders
- Creative, precise, and highly organised writing skills
- Excellent written and spoken English (native speaker level)
- High quality research and analytical skills
- Ability to work with limited direction and to meet tight deadlines
- Strong interest and experience working in international trade and development and/or the public sector
- Familiarity with tendering procedures and the preparation of bids is an advantage, especially European Commission procedures
- Reliability, initiative, thoroughness and attention to detail
- Highly motivated, hard working and ambitious
- Team player with strong coordination and organisational skills
- Strong client servicing skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in China/SE Asia an asset.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send an application including CV and cover letter by Friday, 11 February 2011 to careers@development-solutions.eu. Please indicate clearly for which position you are applying.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.