Danish Refugee Council NGO Consultant for Proposal Development Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Danish Refugee Council NGO Consultant for Proposal Development Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Title of the Position: Consultant for Proposal Development
Introduction
DRC Ethiopia / Djibouti
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future.
We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions.
We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
DRC has been operating in Ethiopia since 2009, supporting various refugee populations and host communities and has also working on mixed migration issues in the country.
DRC began its operations in Djibouti in April 2015 in order to respond to the growing refugee needs in the country as well as to the mixed migration flows from the Horn of Africa – particularly from Ethiopia and Somalia.
Purpose of the Consultancy
DRC Ethiopia seeks to build a roster of consultants for proposal development; the assignment would range from specific writing responsibilities to overall leadership of the proposal development and therefore may include the following tasks:
Develop proposal development schedule and coordinate the process with relevant program, finance, compliance and operations team members from the lead and (if applicable) consortium team members
Conduct design workshop to provide an overall understanding of the proposal requirements and reach collective agreement on the context, donor needs and winning solutions, including program activities, staffing and governance structure.
Conduct secondary research and, if required, primary research on the relevant topic to inform program design and proposal development
Write and compile a comprehensive bid, fulfilling all requirements as indicated in the terms of reference, including concept note (if applicable), technical and financial proposal and all other required documents.
Deliverables
The consultant would be expected to provide the following deliverables:
Proposal development schedule, including timeline and responsibilities, allowing for
time for reviews and approvals
Summaries and action items from the design workshop
Final comprehensive proposal package for submission to the donor
Lines of Communication
The consultant will report to the Head of Programs on overall and programmatic issues and receive technical guidance from the Head of Support Services on operational and finance matters.
The consultant will work directly with program and consortium members (if applicable) as designated by the Head of Programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced university degree in international development, refugees/migration or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the design, execution, and/or management of programs related to refugees, resilience, economic development, livelihoods, with strong familiarity in systems and resilience approaches.
Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents including log-frames and budgets.
Advantage: experience in the evaluation of proposals from institutional donors
Ability to coordinate a design process and work effectively with diverse groups from different organizations.
Ability to work remotely and independently
Flexibility to adapt to any subsequent changes in the terms of reference.
Willing and able to travel to the field to conduct assessments and gather primary data.
Excellent English speaking/writing skills required; prior experience of facilitating multi-stakeholders workshops and dialogues.
Languages:
English (fluent)
Amharic (fluent
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to summit their cover letter (including daily rate), minimum two relevant proposal writing samples, and CV and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than 15th December 2018.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.
It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race, national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled individual.
For more information and job application details, see; https://drc.ngo/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies?gclid=CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfNcH7p9lgMgTYND-bq34RFBB4Xfu147SDLFodvViLPbPqYIfUjfIkRoCUqUQAvD_BwE
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