Consultancy at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Specific Tasks:

Specific Tasks to be performed by the Consultant:

The consultant will develop, in consultation with HIJRA senior management, a detailed work plan that will include undertaking at least the following tasks:

• Review secondary literature on related needs/challenges in Uganda/Kenya as well as existing innovative pilots and their evidence.
• Work with relevant HIJRA staff to identify the staffing needs/structure for the proposed refugee assistance programme.
• Draft/write the comprehensive bid, including technical; also work with relevant HIJRA staff from to edit and finalize the bid.
• Work with relevant HIJRA staff to develop the programme budget.

Outcomes of the Consultancy:

A completed, comprehensive bid/proposal, including Technical documentation, detailed and narrative budget.

Lines of Communication:

The consultant will report to HIJRA’s Executive Director and will work closely with the Uganda and Kenya Programme teams.

Timeframe:

10 days

Qualifications and Experience:

• Preferably an advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in international affairs/studies, development, or a related field;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the design, proposal writing, and/or management of refugee programmes, preferably in the HECA region. Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents including log frames, theory of change and budgets.
• Prior demonstrated experience developing funded proposals for USG and other institutional donors, preferably the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration [BPRM].
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations, including remotely writing and revising proposal documents.
• Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors.
• Working relationships with relevant refugee sector authorities and stakeholders would be an advantage.
• Excellent English speaking/writing skills required