SAVE THE CHILDREN – ECHO DRR Proposal Development Consultant – Italia

Save the Children Italia Onlus sta selezionando un/a ECHO DRR Proposal Development Consultant da inserire nella sua operatività in Italia . Durata mesi. Scadenza candidature 21/10/2022

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the estimated 3 months consultancy assignment is to lead the proposal writing of a regional DRR ECHO HIP application covering (tentatively) four southern Africa countries namely Zimbabwe; Malawi; Mozambique and Madagascar. Save the Children has been prepositioning for the HIP 2023 expected to be issued in late October 2022. The countries’ composition; the design and budget allocation will only be confirmed once the HIP is released, hence these ToR may require some changes at this time.

SCOPE OF WORK

Detailed review of the HIP 2023, with recommendations on how the regional DRR proposal will need to meet HIP requirements.
Support with facilitation, and active participation and contribution to the regional design workshop (including the development and finalisation of the log frame); providing technical inputs and documenting various inputs (to be reflected in the proposal).
In collaboration with regional Programme development Manager, contribute to Proposal Development Plan to ensure efficient process.
Lead DRR ECHO proposal writing as per the final log frame; consolidating inputs from the four COs as well as from member and Regional Office Technical team.
Consolidate the four COs workplans into one cohesive regional workplan aligned to the narrative, and the log frame.
Review the consolidated budget to ensure it is aligned to the log frame, the narrative, the log frame and the workplan.
Submit two drafts for review from all stakeholders COs; member and regional technical team and lead the revisions, ensuring that all comments have been addressed, while the design remains coherent in line with the result framework and budget.
Finalize the package in close collaboration with regional Programme Development Manager and the member.

KEY DELIVERABLES

A comprehensive log frame building in consultation with all key stakeholders including all four COs focal points; regional office technical team; and member.
ECHO narrative, workplan and log frame fully aligned to each other’s and the budget (two rounds of reviews with all stakeholders).
Full application is in full compliance with ECHO.
Proposal revision due to possible comments received by the donor during the negotiation phase

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

MSc/MA or equivalent qualification in development practice, international relations, health, natural resource management, engineering, or other relevant social science or comparable field experience.
Experience leading ECHO HIP proposal writing
Experience in child-centred approaches to DRR/Conflict Analysis would be a significant asset.
Experience in DRR/Conflict Analysis assessments and designing of programme interventions would be a significant asset.
Involvement in SC resilience and DRR/Conflict Analysis thematic work globally or regionally would be a significant asset.
Experience in Southern Africa preferred.
Excellent writing and editing skills, and budget development skills, with high attention to detail.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate.
Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure.
Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take the initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is

Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values, and principles.
Highly competent in use of Information Communication Technology.

SOFT SKILLS

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their personal development and encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated thinks strategically

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships with the team, colleagues, members, external partners, and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity: