Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI)is a leading indigenous vocational, technical and professional training institution delivering practical, industry-focused training and internationally recognised certification programmes. We serve the oil and gas, maritime, engineering, construction, manufacturing, safety, digital-technology and other critical sectors, working with government agencies, corporate organisations, host communities and the general public in collaboration with globally recognised certification bodies.
As we expand our operations, we invite qualified professionals of strong character, proven competence and a commitment to excellence to join our team and contribute to developing the skilled workforce of the future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Bid & Tender Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required)
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
Grade Band: Grade 6 (GOII)
About the Role
Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a detail-oriented, driven Bid and Tender Officer to support our business expansion and revenue goals.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end tendering lifecycle—monitoring e-procurement portals (including NipeX and NAPIMS), vendor registration with IOC’s operators ,conducting bid/no-bid assessments, coordinating cross-functional technical and commercial inputs, preparing fully compliant RFQ/RFP/EOI submissions, and maintaining our sales pipeline to convert training opportunities into profitable contracts.
Key ResponsibilitiesOpportunity Identification & Monitoring: Track tendering platforms (NipeX, NAPIMS, e-procurement portals) daily to evaluate relevant RFQ, RFP, EOI, and prequalification opportunities for DATI.
Bid Compilation & Writing: Develop detailed bid-compliance matrices and write technical and commercial proposals that clearly articulate DATI’s technical capacity, facility advantages, and value proposition.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Training, Finance, Operations, HSE, Legal, and HR teams to gather operational credentials, pricing structures, and legal attachments.
Acquisition & Control of Compliance documentation: Acquire & Maintain a repository of corporate certificates (NCEC, BPP, ITF, NSITF, PENCOM, Tax clearances, CAC assets) and ensure 100% compliant, error-free submissions prior to closing deadlines.
Post-Bid & BD Support: Manage client clarifications, track win/loss outcomes, support contract handovers, maintain the CRM sales pipeline, and track statutory document renewal dates.
Qualifications & Key Requirements
Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in technical/commercial bid writing, RFQ/RFP compilation, and handling NipeX, NAPIMS, or public/private sector tenders.
Core Skills: Bid-compliance matrix creation, commercial cost estimation, e-procurement portal navigation, technical writing, document control, and sales pipeline/CRM tracking.
Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What We Look For:Meticulous professionals who thrive under strict, non-negotiable submission deadlines with zero tolerance for administrative errors.
Strong cross-functional collaborators capable of driving inputs from technical, financial, and legal teams.
Analytical thinkers skilled at evaluating bid viability, market intelligence, and cost accuracy.
Clear, persuasive writers who can effectively translate technical capabilities into winning proposals.
SalaryN3,700,000 - N4,100,000 annually.
Application Closing Date
7th September, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV outlining their relevant experience to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] with “BID & TENDER OFFICER” as the subject of the mail
Note: If you have a proven track record in successful tender management and meet the qualifications above, apply.
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