Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior RFP & Proposal Specialist (RFS001)

 Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a global events agency to appoint a strategically minded and deadline-driven Senior RFP & Proposal Specialist, responsible for leading the coordination, writing, packaging, and submission of proposals in response to government and private sector tenders in Saudi Arabia.

This role is integral to the agencys business development efforts, particularly in a market driven by public tenders, Vision 2030 initiatives, and procurement-driven engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end process of responding to RFPs and tenders, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, deadlines, and submission protocols.
  • Collaborate with strategy, design, production, and account teams to gather relevant content and tailor each proposal to client objectives.
  • Draft compelling technical write-ups, capability statements, and narrative sections aligned with Saudi public sector expectations.
  • Oversee document formatting, version control, supporting documents, and legal attachments.
  • Maintain a repository of standard templates, project references, bios, case studies, and compliance documentation.
  • Coordinate clarifications, submissions, and portal uploads in accordance with KSA procurement processes (Etimad, etc.).

Ideal Profile

  • 8+ years of experience in proposal management, RFP response, or tender coordination, ideally in the events, construction, or creative industries.
  • Familiarity with Saudi government tendering platforms, public procurement norms, and Giga-project documentation standards.
  • Excellent English writing and editing skills; Arabic is a strong advantage for bilingual submissions.
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing parallel deadlines under pressure.
  Required Skills:

Rfp Compliance Templates Version Control Arabic Editing Government Writing Procurement Strategy Business Development Construction Pressure Documentation Design Business English Management