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Rania User

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Detail-oriented bid manager and water engineer with 5+ years experience.

Tunisia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

I am a detail-oriented bid manager and water engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in managing competitive tenders from planning to submission. My expertise lies in aligning proposals with public and private sector requirements, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate document management systems. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong planning, organizational, and communication skills to deliver results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led bid development for donor-funded projects, particularly in the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. My role as a Trade Development Agent at Business France involved identifying high-potential local partners and facilitating stakeholder engagement to support commercial development. I have a proven track record of drafting compelling proposals and managing the full bid lifecycle, which has resulted in securing significant tenders from major international donors.

Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, I excel in multicultural environments and have a strong understanding of donor compliance and public procurement practices. I am passionate about fostering strong client relationships and contributing to impactful projects that drive development and progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Trade Development Agent – Cleantech & Industries

Business France – French Embassy

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Identified opportunities and high-potential local partners across Tunisia and Libya for French companies in key sectors, leveraging in-depth market intelligence and stakeholder mapping. Coordinated major trade events and scoping missions, ensuring targeted B2B matchmaking and visibility.

Business Development Market Intelligence Stakeholder Engagement Multilingual Communication

Independent Consultant – Bid Development & Business Strategy

Remote/ Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Led the preparation of commercial proposals, including responses to tenders, EOIs, and RFIs from institutional donors. Designed and implemented digital prospecting strategies to enhance client commercial positioning.

Business Strategy

Business Developer

Gworks, Construction Contractor

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Coordinated tender submissions (up to €18 million) for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and competitive positioning. Drafted and reviewed contractual agreements in close collaboration with legal and technical departments.

Contractual Agreement Drafting

Business Developer Market Africa

MGI BFC, Local Consulting Firm

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Led end-to-end bid management and proposal writing for World Bank and public tenders across multiple African countries. Drafted compelling technical and financial offers, including methodologies, workplans, and value propositions for international donors.

Bid Management Proposal Writing Donor Funded Projects Stakeholder Engagement

R&D Engineer

National Engineering School Tunis ENIT

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

Conducted R&D as an engineer, focusing on CFD modeling of two-phase flows for flotation processes using ANSYS. This role involved advanced simulation techniques and data analysis.

Two Phase Flows research and development Data Analysis

Tender Support Engineer

Ayari TP Civil Engineering Firm

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

Supported bid preparation and reporting for public infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with tender requirements. This involved meticulous documentation and coordination with project teams.

Reporting Tender Requirements Project Coordination

Intern

SONEDE (National Water Utility Company)

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 7 months)

Completed an internship gaining practical exposure to water systems and operations. This experience provided foundational knowledge in water utility management.

Utility Operations Field Supervision Data Collection Technical Reporting

Intern

DG Barrages (Department of Major Hydraulic Works – Ministry

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 7 months)

Completed an internship focused on dam studies and hydraulic works. This involved understanding large-scale water infrastructure projects.

Dam Studies Water Resources Management

Intern

SIMPRO (Geotechnical Consultancy)

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 7 months)

Completed an internship gaining practical exposure to geotechnical field supervision. This involved on-site observation and data recording for ground conditions.

Field Observations