Cost-Evidence-Based Funder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

• Develop a funding strategy based on cost evidence in collaboration with BUR and External Relations.

• Establish a work plan along with objectives and key results (OKRs).

• Write five public-facing thought-leadership articles ranging from 500 to 2,000 words.

• Prepare eight funder briefs based on cost evidence, detailing giving criteria, funding opportunities, and engagement pathways.

• Compile a comprehensive list of high-probability funding opportunities aligned with potential funders.

• Produce 15 concept notes for funding opportunities, including preliminary calculations for cost-effectiveness and absorptive capacity.

• Facilitate review sessions and provide written feedback on approximately 5 to 10 BOTECs created by BUR team members.

• Work in partnership with the Senior Director of Cost-effectiveness, BUR, External Relations, and other IRC colleagues.

• Assist in managing IRC’s relationships with funders, donor-oriented funding opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in cost-evidence-based funding or fundraising.

• Proven track record of distributing or securing multi-year grants of $5 million or more.

• Strong preference for at least 3 years of experience in low- or middle-income countries.

• Excellent quantitative abilities, including the capacity to construct, interpret, and defend cost-effectiveness analyses or BOTECs.

• Strong preference for experience in analyzing humanitarian programs in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

• Strong preference for experience in developing and utilizing AI tools to facilitate analysis.

• Outstanding writing and communication skills suitable for both technical and general audiences.

• Proficient in cost-evidence-based funder terminology.

• Commitment to the values of cost-evidence-based funders, including high standards of reasoning transparency, truth-seeking, and humility.

• Capability to design and prioritize an independent work plan.

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in project and knowledge management.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and engage multiple stakeholders within a large organization.

• Flexibility to work under pressure and handle competing priorities effectively.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• None; all fees are inclusive.

• No per diem expenses, benefits, or insurance are available.

• Reimbursement for expenses is not provided unless previously agreed upon in writing.