The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Individual Consultant Roster – ECHO HIP FY27 Proposal Development Support
1. About the International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
This call is issued by IRC's Awards Management Unit (AMU), which leads on securing and managing funding from public donors, including the European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).
2. Purpose of this call
IRC is updating its roster of individual consultants to support ECHO Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) proposal development across five regions – Asia; East Africa; Latin America; Middle East, North Africa and Ukraine (MENAU); and West and Central Africa (WACAR). This call is issued ahead of the FY27 HIP season, but the roster itself is ongoing: consultants selected will be retained beyond FY27 and contacted directly for future ECHO HIP cycles as country-level and regional needs are confirmed. Each assignment is issued as an individual Statement of Work, scoped and agreed on its own terms.
3. Consultant categories
This call covers four consultant categories:
Candidates may apply for one or more categories. Applications should clearly state which category or categories, and which region or regions, the candidate is available to support, as language and availability requirements differ by region (see Section 5).
4. Duties and responsibilities
A. Bid leadership
B. Proposal writing
C. Pricing and budget support
D. Technical leadership
5. Language and geographic considerations
Language and availability requirements vary by region. French is essential for WACAR, with English an advantage. Spanish is essential for Latin America. English is required across all regions, with Arabic an advantage for MENAU. Time-zone alignment and in-country presence are an advantage for Asia. Applicants should indicate the region(s), and corresponding language(s), they are able to support.
6. Required qualifications and experience
Essential (all categories)
Category-specific
7. How to apply
Interested consultants are requested to submit the following to express interest in this roster:
8. Selection process
Applications will be reviewed against the qualifications and experience set out in Section 6. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide two professional references, a redacted work sample (for example, a section of a previous ECHO or donor proposal – applicants should only share material they are authorised to share), complete a short written assessment, or attend a brief interview. Successful candidates will be added to the IRC consultant roster and contacted directly as assignments are confirmed, including for ECHO HIP cycles beyond FY27. Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee an assignment.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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IRC Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression. For over 25 years our Phoenix office has provided a range of services including resettlement and economic empowerment services, immigration, community gardening and case management for victims of trafficking. Our strength and success lie within our core values of Service, Accountability, Equality, and Integrity. We are strongly motivated by our clients and are dedicated to delivering high-impact and quality programs.