Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Mercy Corps is a global non-profit organization founded with the mission to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps operates in over 40 countries worldwide, employing more than 5,000 staff members. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce enhances its ability to achieve its mission and create a long-term impact.
Job Overview:
The Strategic Pricing Officer plays a crucial role at the intersection of Business Development and International Finance within Mercy Corps. This position is designed to enhance the organization's ability to secure funding while ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with donor requirements. The officer will work closely with the Strategic Pricing Senior Manager to develop competitive, cost-effective, and compliant proposal budgets. This role involves providing analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis, budgeting support, and pricing expertise throughout the proposal development lifecycle, ensuring that budgets align with donor requirements and organizational policies. The Strategic Pricing Officer will collaborate with various teams, including Business Development, Regional Finance, and Program teams, to support proposal design and budget development, thereby building organizational capacity in cost proposal development and pricing practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Strategic Pricing Officer's duties include supporting the development of pricing strategies for funding opportunities, contributing to compliant and competitive cost proposals, and reviewing budget assumptions and calculations for accuracy. The officer will serve as a finance partner during the proposal development process, assisting teams with budget development and financial analysis. They will evaluate financial feasibility and commercial pricing options, support the development of proposal pricing approaches, and assist in maintaining proposal development tools and financial resources. Additionally, the officer will conduct financial analysis to support pricing decisions, assess financial and commercial risks, and gather market and donor information to inform pricing recommendations. They will also provide guidance to Country and Regional teams on budgeting and pricing processes and assist in delivering training on best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. They should have 2-4 years of experience in budgeting, proposal finance, pricing, or a related field, preferably within an international non-governmental organization (INGO) or a complex operating environment. A strong understanding of donor funding mechanisms and competitive proposal development processes is desired, along with experience in developing and reviewing budgets and financial proposals. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential, as is proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding financial principles, budgeting processes, and economic analysis, which are critical for the role of Strategic Pricing Officer.
Experience:
The position requires 2-4 years of relevant experience in budgeting, proposal finance, pricing, or a related field. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in environments similar to that of an INGO, where they have developed skills in financial analysis, budget development, and proposal pricing. Experience in understanding donor funding mechanisms and competitive proposal development processes is highly valued.
Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential given the international nature of the organization and its operations. Additional languages may be beneficial, particularly those relevant to the regions in which Mercy Corps operates, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexible working arrangements. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this role. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in ongoing learning and professional development, dedicating 5% of their time to such activities. Mercy Corps is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, adhering to strict safeguarding and ethical standards.
Mercy Corps is a global non-profit organization founded with the mission to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps operates in over 40 countries worldwide, employing more than 5,000 staff members. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce enhances its ability to achieve its mission and create a long-term impact.
Job Overview:
The Strategic Pricing Officer plays a crucial role at the intersection of Business Development and International Finance within Mercy Corps. This position is designed to enhance the organization's ability to secure funding while ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with donor requirements. The officer will work closely with the Strategic Pricing Senior Manager to develop competitive, cost-effective, and compliant proposal budgets. This role involves providing analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis, budgeting support, and pricing expertise throughout the proposal development lifecycle, ensuring that budgets align with donor requirements and organizational policies. The Strategic Pricing Officer will collaborate with various teams, including Business Development, Regional Finance, and Program teams, to support proposal design and budget development, thereby building organizational capacity in cost proposal development and pricing practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Strategic Pricing Officer's duties include supporting the development of pricing strategies for funding opportunities, contributing to compliant and competitive cost proposals, and reviewing budget assumptions and calculations for accuracy. The officer will serve as a finance partner during the proposal development process, assisting teams with budget development and financial analysis. They will evaluate financial feasibility and commercial pricing options, support the development of proposal pricing approaches, and assist in maintaining proposal development tools and financial resources. Additionally, the officer will conduct financial analysis to support pricing decisions, assess financial and commercial risks, and gather market and donor information to inform pricing recommendations. They will also provide guidance to Country and Regional teams on budgeting and pricing processes and assist in delivering training on best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. They should have 2-4 years of experience in budgeting, proposal finance, pricing, or a related field, preferably within an international non-governmental organization (INGO) or a complex operating environment. A strong understanding of donor funding mechanisms and competitive proposal development processes is desired, along with experience in developing and reviewing budgets and financial proposals. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential, as is proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding financial principles, budgeting processes, and economic analysis, which are critical for the role of Strategic Pricing Officer.
Experience:
The position requires 2-4 years of relevant experience in budgeting, proposal finance, pricing, or a related field. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in environments similar to that of an INGO, where they have developed skills in financial analysis, budget development, and proposal pricing. Experience in understanding donor funding mechanisms and competitive proposal development processes is highly valued.
Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential given the international nature of the organization and its operations. Additional languages may be beneficial, particularly those relevant to the regions in which Mercy Corps operates, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexible working arrangements. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this role. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in ongoing learning and professional development, dedicating 5% of their time to such activities. Mercy Corps is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, adhering to strict safeguarding and ethical standards.
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