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    Manager, Cost and Pricing - Baltimore, United States - Corus International

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    Corus:

    Corus International, Inc.

    unites an array of nonprofit organizations and businesses, each with specialized expertise in health, economic development, impact investing, humanitarian assistance, and technology for development.

    Alongside communities and local partners in fragile settings, our expert teams integrate disciplines, approaches, and resources to overcome poverty and suffering for those living in the world's toughest and most difficult circumstances across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

    Our traditional and nontraditional approaches bring together the multi-dimensional, holistic solutions needed to truly achieve lasting change.


    Corus features global public health leader IMA World Health, international development and aid organization Lutheran World Relief, technology for development consultancy CGA Technologies, impact investing firm Ground Up Investing, and direct-trade company Farmers Market Brands.


    Corus is an international NGO registered as a 501(c)(3), with an annual budget of over US$130 million funded through institutional grants (USAID and foreign agencies) and unrestricted funding.

    It operates programs in 30 countries via multiple subsidiary companies. There are approximately 600 staff worldwide with 200+ in the US.


    Corus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our worldwide workplace, and we believe that social justice and respect for the human dignity of every person are fundamental to all we do as an organization.


    Position Summary:


    The Manager, Cost and Pricing serves as a model and mentor, and assists in leading the cost proposal preparation process for assigned business development opportunities across all Corus International regions.

    This role collaborates with relevant HQ and country teams to ensure understanding of proposal requirements, develops pricing strategies, makes cost decisions, and establishes competitive and defensible cost and pricing data in accordance with proposal requirements.

    S/he collects and analyzes financial data on existing awards, determines unit costs, assists with budget estimation efforts, develops models based on value for money principles, and prepares ad hoc reports.


    Responsibilities:


    • Develop and maintain standards for preparing quality cost proposals including budgets, cost narratives, required documentation, and storing files.
    • Assist with budget development and implementation of cost strategy for proposals from pre-planning to award, applying pricing strategies including value for money approach, cost effectiveness, activity budget development, partner budget strategies.
    • Collaborate with business development and other internal departments to provide guidance to the proposal cost strategy.
    • Responsible for new and existing donor bids as well as complex modifications to existing awards.
    • Collaborate with staff and country teams on all cost and pricing strategies.
    • Ensure compliance with Corus policies as well as the most up-to-date information for use in cost and pricing.
    • Remain current with U.S. Government and bi-lateral donor regulations on cost principles and audit.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory:


    • This position does not have any direct reports.

    Education & Experience:


    • Bachelor's degree with five (5) years' relevant experience in business development, program management, financial and budget management, or cost and pricing.
    • Experience working in international development required.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


    • Strong knowledge of USAID budget requirements and experience in developing USAID budgets (contracts and cooperative agreements).
    • Working knowledge of international development sector rules and regulations.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local and/or international non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other grassroots organizations.
    • Ability to develop and deliver effective training curricula on cost and pricing topics, and donor regulations, especially to a finance audience.
    • Ability to translate technical work plans into cost proposal data, while extracting needed information from technical units.
    • Ability to provide good customer service to internal/external clients and to discuss and explain budget and pricing topics with program implementation and technical personnel.
    • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a management structure where supervision is minimal but high standards are maintained.
    • Strong spreadsheet skills with advanced-level proficiency with Excel.
    • Ability to travel internationally up to two trips a year.
    • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Abilities in Spanish preferred.
    • Commitment to Corus International's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
    Physical and Mental Requirements


    • The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking.
    • The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.

    Other Duties:


    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position.

    Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions

    are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.


    Working Conditions, Travel and Environment


    • Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing work to be done remotely; 2-3 days/week minimum in the office is required. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
    • This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
    • Must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Zero Tolerance to Abuse

    As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:


    • Help to develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce.
    • Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
    • Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
    • Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
    • Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
    • Adhere to the Organizational Core Values


    Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S.

    or International law.


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