[Remote] Talent Roster - Proposal Development – Budget/Pricing Specialist Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IFDC is a public international organization focused on food security and poverty alleviation through innovative agricultural solutions. They are seeking experienced Budget & Pricing Specialists to support proposal development and business development efforts by creating compliant and competitive cost proposals for international development opportunities.ResponsibilitiesLead or support the development of detailed cost proposals and budget narratives for donor-funded opportunitiesCollaborate with technical leads, proposal managers, and finance teams to cost out activities, staffing, and operational requirements, ensuring cost realism and consistency with technical designsEnsure that budgets and financial documentation comply with donor and internal IFDC requirements, including allowable costs, formats, and justificationsDevelop and document pricing assumptions, budget notes, and value-for-money analyses for internal and external reviewCoordinate with partners and subcontractors to consolidate and review budgets, ensuring compliance, alignment, and cost realismProvide quality assurance for budget submissions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency between technical and financial componentsParticipate in internal review and strategy meetings related to proposal development and cost designSupport the continuous improvement of IFDC’s budgeting tools, templates, and guidance materialsSkillsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, international development, or related fieldAt least five (5) years of professional experience in budgeting, pricing, cost proposal development, or financial management for donor-funded programsExperience 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 modelingExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleaguesExperience working in an international or multicultural environmentCompany OverviewFeed the Future Sénégal Dundël Suuf travaille à améliorer à la fois la fertilité des sols et les moyens de subsistance de nombreux petits exploitants agricoles sénégalais. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Dakar, SN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://ifdc.org/projects/feed-the-future-senegal-dundel-suuf/.