Country: Haiti
Closing date: 18 Aug 2017
Role: EU Proposal Development Consultant
Dates: September 1 – 30, 2017
Location: Haiti
Background
The European Union is preparing a request for proposals (RFP) for urban reconstruction, disaster risk reduction, and institutional strengthening in cities affected by Hurricane Matthew. NGOs will need to prepare a concept paper in September and then, if requested, a full proposal in November-December. J/P HRO has decided to pursue this opportunity in Haiti.
Objective
Assist the J/P HRO team in putting together a proposal that meets EU guidelines, contributing to the proposal strategy, and drafting sections of the proposal.
Roles and Responsibilities
The field assessment lead will work with the J/P HRO team to undertake the following activities:
Review and analyze the RFP and understand the donor’s requirements for interventions;
In collaboration with the J/P HRO proposal team, identify critical priorities in the RFP and concrete ways to address those issues;
With J/P HRO staff and local partners, determine local needs, local resources, community interests, and possible project development options recommended by local organizations;
Conduct meetings with local authorities, potential stakeholders including NGOs, and other groups to gather data on the current needs for urban disaster risk reduction;
Conduct focus group meetings with community groups, business associations, etc to gather the necessary information needed to designate a target area of intervention.
Deliverables
Notes from strategy sessions with J/P HRO team
Annotated proposal outline identifying problem, proposed solutions based on assessment needs, geographic and beneficiary targets, and overall programmatic approach with potential activities
Notes from interviews, focus group discussions, and meetings with key informants
Proposal draft
Review of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Qualifications:
EU Proposal development experience required
French and/or Creole language preferred
Previous experience working in Haiti
How to apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to jessica@jphro.org with EU Proposal Development Consultant in the subject line.