Costing Specialist at Save the Children

Employment Nigeria 25-Jan-2018 ABUJA , Administrative NGO

Save the Children a not for profit humanitarian organization. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities.

POSITION : Proposal Budget/Costing Specialist

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field required.
Minimum 5 years overall experience, with 2-3 years developing project budgets
Exceptional analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to meet deliverables
Ability to cost for complex programs
Ability to communicate guidance clearly to non-Finance staff
Experience leading in the development of budgets for proposals for donors such as USAID, DFID, other bilaterals, foundations and/or corporations
Experience with non-profit accounting, budget analysis and development
Knowledge of donor rules and regulations
Ability to work with technical experts to cost out proposed project activities
Experience working with field office staff and/or headquarters staff to jointly develop proposal budgets
Preference for candidates with contract/commercial budgeting experience
Experience building the capacity of appropriate staff on the business/cost proposal process in accordance with Save the Children policies.
Attention to detail
Excellent Excel skills

Purpose

Save The Children is looking to add a skilled Proposal Budget/Costing Specialist who is passionate about being a part of a global team of individuals committed to improving the lives of children in Nigeria.
The post holder is responsible for analyzing and determining the essential cost elements needed for each proposal submission, in relation to the donor’s requirements, and provides timely and effective leadership, guidance and support throughout the proposal development process.
The Proposal Budget/Costing Specialist works as part of the Program Development and Quality team to assist in development of proposal budgets.

Scope of Role

Reports to: Head of Business Development
Staff directly reporting to this post:

Key Areas Of Accountability

Thoroughly review solicitations/calls for funding and become an expert on funder instructions and requirements
Develop proposal budget templates and guidance
During proposals, work closely with technical advisors to identify and cost for project activities
During proposals, work closely across all units such as Operations, Human Resource, Security, Logistics and Finance to identify and budget for operational costs
Improve budgeting tools and processes within the Save the Children Nigeria CO, in line with Save the Children International and donor guidance
Ensure that realistic, comprehensive and accurate budgets accompany all proposals
Build staff capacity in budget development and budget-related areas of donor compliance; preferably including commercial contracts

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