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International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) · 3 weeks ago

Talent Roster - Subject Matter Expert – Proposal Design

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization focused on food security and poverty alleviation. They are seeking highly qualified Subject Matter Experts to provide technical and strategic input during the design and development of proposals across IFDC’s thematic and geographic portfolio.

AgricultureFood and BeverageNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical input during proposal design, ensuring technical integrity, innovation, and alignment with donor priorities and IFDC’s strategy

Participate in concept and proposal development meetings, offering insights on activity design, results frameworks, and implementation strategies

Draft or contribute to technical sections of concept notes and proposals, ensuring clarity, evidence-based approaches, and relevance to context

Review proposal drafts and provide technical quality assurance, ensuring consistency and responsiveness to donor requirements

Support the integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, youth inclusion, climate resilience, and sustainability

Collaborate with proposal leads, program staff, and partners to strengthen IFDC’s competitive positioning and technical value proposition

Contribute to internal learning by sharing technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices

Qualification

Advanced degreeProgram designProposal developmentEnglish proficiencyMonitoringEvaluationBusiness developmentAnalytical abilitiesFrench fluencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in agriculture, international development, economics, environmental studies, or a related field

At least 15 years of professional experience in relevant technical areas, including work in developing or emerging economies, with at least 5 years of demonstrated leadership

Proven experience leading the design and formulation of complex, multi-country agricultural or development programs (preferably in Africa)

Demonstrated expertise in program design, strategic planning, and management of large-scale initiatives

Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems

Experience contributing to proposal development for bilateral, multilateral, or foundation donors

Strong background in business development, including technical review, evidence integration, and measurement strategies

Experience supporting organizational growth initiatives, including new geographic strategies and positioning for new funders

Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to translate data and research findings into actionable recommendations

Excellent organizational, facilitation, and communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency in English required; fluency in French is an asset

Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

Company

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

IFDC is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to identify and scale sustainable soil solutions for improved food security and livelihoods around the world.

Founded in 1974

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA

501-1000 employees