[Hiring] Strategic Pricing Advisor @Mercy Corps

Role Description

The Strategic Pricing Officer supports Mercy Corps' ability to compete effectively for funding while maintaining financial sustainability and compliance. Working under the guidance of the Strategic Pricing Senior Manager, the role contributes to the development of competitive, cost-effective, and compliant proposal budgets across a range of donors and client opportunities. This position partners closely with Business Development, Regional Finance, Program, and Country teams to support proposal design and budget development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Strategic Pricing & Budget Development:
  • Support the development of pricing strategies for funding opportunities.
  • Contribute to the development of compliant and competitive cost proposals.
  • Review budget assumptions, scenarios, calculations, and supporting documents for consistency and accuracy.
• Proposal Development & Business Development Partnership:
  • Serve as a finance partner throughout the proposal development process.
  • Work closely with Business Development and Regional teams to assess financial feasibility and commercial pricing options.
  • Support the development of proposal pricing approaches, including cost analysis and value-for-money considerations.
  • Assist in evaluating commercial models and partner arrangements.
  • Support partnerships and consortium budget development.
  • Develop compliant budgets and cost proposals across various donors.
  • Collaborate with technical and operational teams to translate program designs into realistic budgets.
  • Contribute to internal budget reviews by identifying assumptions, risks, and areas requiring further analysis.
  • Support pre-positioning efforts through financial research and preliminary budget modeling.
  • Assist in maintaining proposal development tools, templates, and financial resources.
• Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment:
  • Conduct financial analysis to support proposal pricing decisions.
  • Assist in assessing financial and commercial risks associated with funding opportunities.
  • Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for strategic proposals.
  • Gather and analyze market and donor information to support pricing recommendations.
  • Maintain pricing benchmarks and support analysis of sector trends and funding practices.
  • Escalate significant pricing, compliance, or financial risks to the Strategic Pricing Senior Manager.
• Country Support & Capacity Building:
  • Provide guidance and support to Country and Regional teams on budgeting and pricing processes.
  • Assist in delivering training on proposal budgeting and pricing best practices.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of budgeting tools and training materials.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of pricing standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in budgeting, proposal finance, pricing, or a related field.
• Understanding of donor funding mechanisms and competitive proposal development processes.
• Experience developing and/or reviewing budgets and financial proposals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations, programs, and business development functions.
• Commitment to Mercy Corps’ mission and humanitarian principles.

Requirements

• The successful Strategic Pricing Officer is analytical, pragmatic, and commercially minded.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced proposal environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Empowerment to dedicate 5% of time to learning activities for personal and professional growth.
• Fostering a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions.

Company Description

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. We know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to strengthen our impact.