International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) · 2 months ago
Talent Roster - Proposal Development – Budget/Pricing Specialist Consultant
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization focused on food security and poverty alleviation. They are seeking experienced Budget & Pricing Specialists to support proposal development and business development efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in cost proposals for international development opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Lead or support the development of detailed cost proposals and budget narratives for donor-funded opportunities
Collaborate with technical leads, proposal managers, and finance teams to cost out activities, staffing, and operational requirements, ensuring cost realism and consistency with technical designs
Ensure that budgets and financial documentation comply with donor and internal IFDC requirements, including allowable costs, formats, and justifications
Develop and document pricing assumptions, budget notes, and value-for-money analyses for internal and external review
Coordinate with partners and subcontractors to consolidate and review budgets, ensuring compliance, alignment, and cost realism
Provide quality assurance for budget submissions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency between technical and financial components
Participate in internal review and strategy meetings related to proposal development and cost design
Support the continuous improvement of IFDC’s budgeting tools, templates, and guidance materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, international development, or related field
At least five (5) years of professional experience in budgeting, pricing, cost proposal development, or financial management for donor-funded programs
Experience preparing budgets for major bilateral or multilateral donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, IFAD, World Bank, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and financial modeling
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
Preferred
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment
Company
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
IFDC is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to identify and scale sustainable soil solutions for improved food security and livelihoods around the world.
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