PETER MWIRIGI
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven grant writer with a strong background in commercial bid writing and a passion for securing funding to drive growth and social impact. Skilled in crafting compelling narratives, aligning proposals with strategic objectives, and leveraging data to maximize win rates. Adept at translating complex business concepts into persuasive funding applications while maintaining compliance with donor requirements. Eager to drive funding success as a Business Development & Grants Manager.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Proposal Writer
Eastlands College of Technology
02.2025 - Current
- Research appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Develop impactful grant applications to enhance the organization's potential for funding awards.
- Maximize funding potential by customizing each proposal to highlight unique aspects of programs and their alignment with funder interests.
Senior Bid Coordinator
Jumio Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Coordinated high-value bids ($250K-$10M) and strategic accounts across EMEA, NA, APAC, and LATAM regions, resulting in a 2% increase in win rates by refining proposals and ensuring high-quality submissions
- Spearheaded the production and preparation of all bids and proposals for the EMEA region, resulting in approximately 250 successful submissions for clients
- Achieved a 100% on-time bid submission rate by implementing effective time management strategies, ensuring all deadlines were consistently met
Bid Manager
EPC Group
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Led end-to-end management of 450+ B2B RFx submissions (RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, SOWs) for US government and enterprise clients, achieving high win rates and overseeing the full bid lifecycle
- Boosted win rates by 10% by crafting targeted bidding strategies, leveraging product expertise, client research, and competitor analysis to align solutions with client objectives
- Designed and implemented a centralized SharePoint repository, streamlining bid content management and improving team collaboration and accessibility
Network Engineer
Kenya Airways
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Contributed to the design, build, and management of the airline's global network for efficient, secure, and smooth operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance and reliability
- Achieved a 99.5% network infrastructure availability by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices
Education
Diploma - Information Technology Management
Institute of Advanced Technology
08.2011
Skills
- RFP/RFI/RFQ requirement analysis
- Proposal content library management
- Stakeholder collaboration & coordination
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proposal process enhancement
- Commercial awareness
- Attention to detail and research skills
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Opportunity sourcing and capture
- Report writing skills
Certification
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), Foundation Certificate
References
- Andrew Olea - Trustee and Partnerships Manager, Eastlands College of Technology, Tel: +254 722 656 446, Email: andrew.olea@ect.ac.ke
- Mythili Gopi - Head of Bid Management, Jumio, Tel: +91 805 683 0331, Email: mythili.gopi@jumio.com
- Errin O'Connor - Chief Architect, EPC Group, Tel: +1 888 381-9725, Email: errino@epcgroup.net
Timeline
Grant Proposal Writer
Eastlands College of Technology
02.2025 - Current
Senior Bid Coordinator
Jumio Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2024
Bid Manager
EPC Group
01.2017 - 12.2021
Network Engineer
Kenya Airways
06.2012 - 11.2016
Diploma - Information Technology Management
Institute of Advanced Technology
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