Talent Roster - Proposal Development - Budget/Pricing Specialist Consultant

International Fertilizer Development Center • Muscle Shoals, AL

65d • Remote

About The Position

As part of IFDC's open call for consultants, we are seeking experienced Budget & Pricing Specialists to join a roster of experts who can support the organization's proposal development and business development efforts on an as-needed basis. The selected consultants will provide surge capacity and technical support for the design of high-quality, compliant, and competitive cost proposals for international development opportunities across a range of donors and contract mechanisms.

Requirements

• 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;

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees