Senior Budget Developer, Resource Mobilization (Ref. No. 2459) Resource Mobilization Unit Team
TextAbout CIFOR-ICRAF: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes—from drylands to humid tropics—enhance the environment and well-being for all. As non-profit science institutions, CIFOR and ICRAF tackle today’s most pressing challenges, such as energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. With a combined 65 years of experience, we build knowledge on forests and agroforestry, aiming to improve lives and restore ecosystems. Our multidisciplinary approach helps develop policies and practices for the benefit of people and the planet.
Position Overview: CIFOR-ICRAF is seeking a Senior Budget Developer to contribute to our global resource mobilization goal, ensuring flexible support for CIFOR-ICRAF's Key Performance Areas (KPAs). The role involves creating high-quality budgets for 200 proposals each year to meet both internal and funder requirements. You will guide CIFOR-ICRAF staff through complex budgeting and negotiations, ensuring compliance with funder specifications, including requirements for leveraged finance, co-financing, and blended financial instruments. You will also work to strengthen internal financial processes and improve the budget development culture.
Responsibilities:
Budget Development: Develop 75-100 high-quality budgets annually that follow funder instructions, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and emphasizing areas such as value for money, implementation coverage, and risk assessment.
Process Improvement: Contribute to refining budget development systems, ensuring efficient, timely, and compliant processes.
Budget Negotiation: Provide written and verbal justifications to funders and internal teams to ensure compliance and resolve budget-related challenges.
Collaboration: Facilitate the handover of updated budgets between teams and ensure budgets are integrated into internal planning systems, such as the Planning of Work and Budget (PoWB).
Requirements:
Education and Experience: A Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with at least 7 years of experience supporting resource mobilization processes and raising significant funds for international organizations. An undergraduate degree with 7 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
Technical Skills: Expertise in strategic budgeting and project cycle management, advanced proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of the financial requirements of key international funders.
Language Skills: Fluency in English is required, with French and/or Spanish being desirable.
Personal Attributes: Strong communication skills, ability to independently solve complex problems, and experience working with diverse teams. A solid work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality delivery are essential.
Terms and Conditions:
Position Type: Locally Recruited Staff (LRS), with competitive remuneration in local currency.
Appointment Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension based on performance and resource availability.
Duty Station: Bogor, Indonesia or Nairobi, Kenya.
Application Process:
Deadline: 10 January 2025.
To Apply: Visit CIFOR-ICRAF Careers to submit your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer: CIFOR-ICRAF promotes gender diversity and encourages applications from women professionals. We foster a multicultural environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF
World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is an international research organization that focuses on the role of trees in agricultural landscapes. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ICRAF is part of the CGIAR network, alongside CIFOR, and aims to improve the well-being of rural populations by integrating trees into farming systems.
ICRAF's work addresses key challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable land use. By promoting agroforestry—the integration of trees with crops and livestock—ICRAF seeks to improve agricultural productivity, enhance environmental sustainability, and increase resilience to climate change.
Key Areas of Focus:
Agroforestry Systems: Promoting the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes to enhance food production, soil health, and biodiversity.
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Supporting farmers in adopting agroforestry practices that help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts.
Livelihoods: Strengthening the economic and social well-being of farmers by improving access to marketable products from trees and enhancing the productivity of agricultural systems.
Sustainable Land Management: Ensuring that land-use practices are sustainable, restoring degraded lands, and improving soil fertility.
ICRAF works in over 40 countries and collaborates with farmers, governments, and research institutions to develop solutions that promote sustainable agricultural development and improve food security.
Both CIFOR and ICRAF contribute significantly to the global movement toward sustainable land and forest management, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for both people and the environment
