StellaW

Government Contract RFP Writer

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À propos de moi

I’m a Proposal & Partnerships Leader with a proven track record of turning opportunities into funded wins and unlocking new revenue channels across DFIs and government programs. I specialize in securing multimillion-dollar grants by identifying high-potential opportunities, crafting compelling narratives, and aligning consortium partners around a unified bid strategy. With strong program management skills, I coordinate cross-functional teams, track delivery milestones, and ensure full donor compliance. I excel at translating complex technical inputs into clear, fundable proposals that meet evaluation criteria for USAID, UN Agencies, AfDB, and the World Bank. Known for my growth mindset, disciplined execution, and effective partner management, I drive proposals from capture planning through submission—delivering results that strengthen credibility, competitiveness, and organizational impact.

Éducation

2013: BSc. Community Resource Management & Extension
2015: Diplôme de Langue Française (Level B1)

Langue(s)

FRANÇAIS
ANGLAIS

Compétences

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Expérience professionelle

June 2024 – 2026: Proposal Manager – Sanivation Ltd, Naivasha, Kenya


- Leads end-to-end proposal development, achieving a 30% win rate by managing cross-functional teams and ensuring bid compliance.
- Coordinates capture teams using Shipley process, managing strategic partnerships and color reviews for high winnability.
- Streamlines proposal knowledge management for faster turnaround and improved quality.
- Develops thought-leadership content and publications to strengthen external credibility and visibility.

March 2024 – May 2024: Business Development Specialist – Expertise Global, Nairobi, Kenya


- Identified and qualified opportunities, managing proposal development, budgets, and timelines for public sector financing programs.
- Represented organizational capabilities to partners, strengthening collaboration and partnerships.
- Developed and led a $300K women-leadership program proposal, resulting in award within 2 months.
- Conducted market research and funder assessments, aligned pursuit decisions with organizational capacity.

Jan 2022 – Feb 2024: Business Development & Projects Coordinator – Tristar Global Logistics, Nairobi, Kenya


- Secured USD 4M+ in project awards, driving 25% business growth through end-to-end proposal development and consortia management.
- Coordinated field project teams, delivering briefs and reporting packs to meet funder requirements.
- Expanded donor access by registering company on major procurement portals and mapping market opportunities.
- Built internal knowledge repositories and dashboards to improve decision-making.
- Authored brand, communication, and positioning materials for targeted messaging.

Aug 2020 – Dec 2023: Proposal & Grants Specialist – Independent Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya


- Achieved >30% win rate across USAID, UN, and government-funded submissions.
- Designed sustainable programs including work plans and high-level budgets.
- Delivered funding research briefs and go/no-go opportunity assessments.
- Developed complete proposal packs, capability statements, and structured narratives aligned with evaluation criteria.
- Guided clients on strategic growth, donor compliance, and bid quality standards.

Feb 2017 – Aug 2020: Bids Executive – Attain Enterprise Solutions Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya


- Developed and submitted priority bids, winning USD 2M+ in projects and government contracts.
- Coordinated technical and finance teams to meet tender requirements and scoring criteria.
- Established proposal knowledge base and templates, reducing turnaround time by 30%.
- Performed competitor and pricing intelligence scans for strategic positioning.
- Coordinated handover documentation from bid award to delivery teams.

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015: Communications Officer (Part-Time) – ACCOSCA, Nairobi, Kenya


- Developed editorial content for publications and event visibility.
- Managed editorial reviews and layout planning for quarterly magazine, increasing advertising engagement by 15%.