Job Purpose
The objectives of this consultancy are to advise and coordinate on: Fund applications from National Societies; implementation, monitoring and reporting of funded projects; evaluate the modality and update templates, as needed; communications and knowledge management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1) Reviewing and advising on NS applications
- Coordinate the submission of applications by National Societies
- Review and advise on the GCRP-P applications, in line with GCRP standards and climate programming
- Coordinate the review and approval process of the Review Committee
- Coordinate feedback and proposal finalisation with National Societies, in close coordination with IFRC Regional offices and delegations
2) Supporting implementation and coordination with NS receiving grants, in close collaboration with IFRC regional and in-country counterparts
- Set up a coordination structure for the GCRP-P
- Maintain regular contact with IFRC Regional Offices and Delegations supporting GCRP-P grants – overseeing implementation, achievement of results and risk management
- Provide technical advice, on demand, on climate programming and link with broader IFRC climate network, where needed
- Coordinate bi-annual monitoring
3) Carrying out an evaluation of the GRCP-P to date
- Carry out a mapping of GCRP-P on-going projects, successes, challenges and bottlenecks
- Assess the functioning to the GCRP-P pipeline, templates and process
- Propose adjustments/reviews as needed, for review and approval of the Review Committee
- Adjust templates/process, as needed
4) Producing knowledge and communications products on locally-led climate action
- Capture lessons learned through regular contact and monitoring
- Develop brief case studies on locally-led climate action
- Coordinate with media and communications teams on turning case studies into products
The main deliverables are:
- Reviewing and advising on NS applications
- Supporting implementation and coordination with NS receiving grants
- Producing knowledge and communications products on locally-led climate action
Depending on the time available, and findings of the consultancy, further products may be agreed between IFRC and the consultant and content/direction of the aforementioned deliverables may be adapted.
Management
The consultant will report to the Lead, Climate Change. He/she will work closely with the Climate, Urban, Resilience and Environment team.
Timeframe and consulting days
This consultancy will last approximately 95 days in the period between 01 July 2026 and 31 December 2026. Please see here the detailed timeline and deliverables.
Budget
Consultants are requested to submit a proposal based on daily rate.
Travel
If travel is required and provided advance approval is given, the IFRC shall cover the costs of economy class transportation and reasonable, safe and appropriate accommodation, in accordance with the IFRC’s Travel Related Expenses Procedures.
Education
Required
- University degree in environmental management, disaster risk management or climate change adaptation (or relevant area) or equivalent experience.
Experience
Required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in climate change adaptation.
- Experience in programme management.
- Experience in report and case study writing.
- Experience working with a humanitarian or development organisation on climate.
- Experience working with community-based, local or national organisations.
Preferred
- Experience working with the IFRC and Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies.
- Experience in locally-led adaptation.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Required
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work and coordinate with various stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-starter that can work with minimal oversight.
Languages
Required
- Fluently spoken and written English.
Preferred
- Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic).