About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.Role overview
The Costing and Pricing Lead will play a key role in ensuring VSO is financially sustainable. S/he will ensure all bid budgets submitted and agreed with donors are fully costed, in line with VSO’s guidance and financial model, that bids articulate VSO value and demonstrate Value for Money. S/he will develop organisational processes and guidelines in order to achieve this and play a key part in negotiating bids with donors.Skills, qualifications and experience
The ideal applicant will have excellent commercial acumen and negotiations skills and extensive experience of costing and pricing large bids in the International Development sector. S/he will be an experienced leader with excellent communication skills, able to bring changes and influence senior stakeholders across a range of functions and locations.At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Location: Various Countries
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 18 Oct 2021
Interview date: October 25-29, 2021
Start date: As soon as possible
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Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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