At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

Youll find us in 95 of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We dont just move the world forward-were proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

The Junior Bid Associate will support the commercial and bid teams in preparing, managing, and delivering high-quality bid submissions and ensuring commercial governance across contracts. This role is designed to give the graduate exposure to all aspects of the bid lifecycle, commercial practices, client engagement, and business strategy. The focus will be on learning about technologies methods and acquiring skills and proficiency whilst providing some additional capacity to the existing team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support the preparation, coordination, and submission of bids and proposals in response to client tenders or requests
• Engage with different stakeholders to ensure challenges are addressed, solutions are put together and commercial models are run in line with customer requirements and internal guidelines

• Assist in gathering and organizing bid documentation, including commercial models, technical content, and compliance materials.

• Participate in bid strategy development, risk analysis, and pricing discussions.

• Ensure all commercial and contractual documents are reviewed and in line with company policies.

• Liaise with internal departments (finance, legal, operations) to gather necessary inputs for proposals.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.), Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Fluent in English, French and Arabic.

• Recent graduate (within the last 1–2 years) in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Internship or industrial placement experience in a commercial, procurement, project management, or business development role is advantageous.

• Exposure to tendering processes, commercial analysis, or customer-facing roles is desirable.

• Understanding of basic commercial principles (pricing, cost structures, profit margins, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• An interest in business strategy, sales processes, and customer engagement.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• A postgraduate qualification or relevant certification (e.g., in Project Management, Procurement, or Commercial Management) is an advantage but not essential.
• Familiarity with project management and contract lifecycle processes.

PROFESSION COMPETENCIES

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding how businesses operate, the impact of decisions on profitability and risk.
• Project Coordination: Ability to manage tasks and timelines within a structured bid process.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating with and coordinating input from various departments.
• Risk Management: Identifying and escalating commercial risks.
• Problem Solving: Analytical thinking to support bid development and pricing strategies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Able to clearly and effectively convey ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork: Collaborates well with colleagues, contributes to group efforts, and builds productive relationships.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change and remains flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Initiative: Shows a willingness to take on responsibilities and learn new skills independently.
• Integrity: Acts with honesty, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates ethical behaviour.

Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your teams needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local spanet and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.