Consultant - Cost-Evidence-Based Funder

• Develop a cost-evidence-based funder strategy with workplan and objectives.
• Write five public-facing articles to enhance IRC's thought leadership.
• Prepare eight funder briefs outlining giving criteria and engagement plans.
• Create a master list of high-likelihood funding opportunities matched to funders.
• Produce 15 funding opportunity concept notes with cost-effectiveness calculations.
• Lead review sessions and provide feedback on 5 to 10 cost-effectiveness analyses by team members.

• At least 8 years of experience in cost-evidence-based funding or fundraising.
• Proven success with multi-year grants of $5 million or more.
• Preferably 3+ years working in low- or middle-income countries.
• Strong quantitative skills, including building and defending cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Experience analyzing humanitarian programming in fragile and conflict-affected areas is preferred.
• Experience using AI tools to support analysis is preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for technical and general audiences.
• Fluency in cost-evidence-based funder terminology and values.
• Ability to work strategically and independently to design and prioritise work.
• High attention to detail and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders in a large organisation.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and handle competing priorities.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

The consultant will be paid up to US$64,800 at a rate of US$90 per hour. Payments are made monthly upon invoice and approval of deliverables. No additional benefits, per diem, or expense reimbursements are provided unless agreed in writing.

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