About IFDC

IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.    

Responsibilities

As part of IFDC’s open call for consultants, we are seeking experienced Proposal Compliance Reviewers with a strong background in working with the European Union and other European donor proposal processes. Successful candidates will be considered for short-term assignments to support business development efforts by reviewing and providing compliance and quality assurance inputs on technical and budget proposals.

·        Serve as a strategic advisor to IFDC proposal teams during proposal preparation and submission;

·        Review and provide compliance checks against EU and other European donor requirements and guidelines;

·        Support the team in refining proposal outlines and templates, ensuring that sections align with donor expectations and evaluation criteria;

·        Provide guidance on how to make proposals more evaluator-friendly, emphasizing IFDC’s comparative advantage and win themes;

·        Review and provide detailed feedback on technical offers and budgets to ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance;

·        Participate in internal meetings related to proposal development, providing timely and constructive input;

·        Contribute to the continuous improvement of IFDC’s proposal processes and tools by sharing lessons learned and best practices.

Requirements

·        At least 8 years of experience with EU business development processes and rules, including contract mechanisms;

·        Strong understanding of the global development field, especially agriculture and private sector development;

·        Familiarity with IFDC's working countries, especially in Africa, and experience working on international proposals or development programs;

·        Deep understanding of donor expectations for technical and financial proposal documentation;

·        Proven ability to review and synthesize complex documents and provide actionable recommendations;

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is an advantage;

·        Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

Reporting and Work Relationships

The Proposal Compliance Reviewer will report to the Senior Proposal Manager within IFDC’s Business Development team and collaborate with technical, programmatic, and finance staff as needed.

Location

Remote

About Program/Project

This is an open call for a remote, short-term consultancy. Duration and level of effort will vary based on assignment needs and proposal timelines.