Job Description
Summary of Position
The Cost Specialist/Senior Cost Specialist will work with all IREX practices to develop cost proposals, detailed budgets, budget narratives, and serve as a resource on cost proposals to donors including USAID and Department of State.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Ensure required cost proposals and supporting documents are prepared timely, accurately and are in compliance with solicitation.
- Prepare line item budgets as well as supporting documentation for cost proposal submissions, including budget narratives, certifications, financial information, etc.
- Provide cost advice to proposal teams in conjunction with proposal objectives.
- Negotiate budgetary items with sub-partners with guidance from technical staff and Director of New Business.
- Present draft proposal budgets for cost proposal reviews.
- Refine budget templates and narratives as necessary.
- Assist in development and enforcement of compliance with the company’s cost and pricing processes and procedures.
- Other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum five years of professional experience in international development; three years successful budget development experience for USAID strongly preferred.
- Experience with other USG funding agencies preferred
- Extremely proficient in MS Excel, particularly budget development and formula utilization
- Excellent analytical skills; ability to weigh and synthesize inputs from a variety of sources
- Powerful organizational skills; ability to manage teams effectively
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- International experience in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
To Apply
Go to https://jobs.jobvite.com/irex/job/oeSb4fw5 and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
About the Organization
IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $80 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.
