Request for Proposal For Crisis Response Response Coordinator (Consultant)

Request for proposals are invited for Crisis Response Response Coordinator (Consultant) Sudan Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: Develops and executes FHI 360s humanitarian response strategy for Sudan, working closely with FHI 360s Crisis Response Team in headquarters. Supports FHI 360s geographic expansion in line with the response strategy for Sudan. Managescoordination with stakeholders, such as government authorities, other humanitarian partner, donors, and UN agencies, and represents FHI 360in coordination forums (e.g., humanitarian Clusters, NGO Forum, among others). Work with FHI 360s Technical Advisors, Business Development team, and Program Management team to assess/identify needs and design (including budgeting) a small, internally-funded project to meet these needs and drive forward FHI 360s humanitarian response strategy in Sudan. With FHI 360s Crisis Response Business Development team, provide support and inputs into a BD strategy for FHI 360s humanitarian response in Sudan, including consideration of a full range of opportunities and partnerships. Provide support and inputs on concept notes, proposal, and budgets, including assessment of new areas as needed. Provide leadership to the FHI 360 team in Sudan (to be selected), ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective teamwork, and overseeing achievement of deliverables. May supervise international and national consultants. Plans and directs proposed project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Coordinate with CR HQ to troubleshoot any issues and make recommendations for corrective actions. Ensuresthat programs are strategy-driven and developed in a cost effective, consultative, participative and gender sensitive way. Deliverables/Milestones & Due Dates: Deliverable 1: Provide a FHI 360 humanitarian response strategy and plan for Sudan (approximately 5-10 pages), based on Stage 1 discussions with coordination bodies, partners, authorities, and potential donors. This will also be expected to include annex with detailed meeting notes, assessment notes, and contact details of persons met with. This will also be expected to include a summary of operational challenges and requirements in order to implement the response plan, including a proposed operational structure and estimated resources required. Deliverable 2: Based on the budget made available to the consultant, identify and design a small-scale, internally-funded pilot response program. The consultant will be expected to consult with the Crisis Response technical team and others to design this, and to develop a brief concept note and internal budget for the proposed pilot response project. Deliverable 3: Working with Crisis Response team, contribute to the development of a business development strategy for FHI 360 in Sudan, and provide inputs for the development of an initial concept note and budget (and/or proposal if required) based on the humanitarian response strategy and plan. Deliverable 4: Set up the FHI 360 platform within country, including but not limited to liaising on registration efforts, overseeing the identification of office space, and setting up systems in country. Location of Work: Port Sudan, Sudan Tender Link : https://solicitations.fhi360.org/ConsultantSolicitation.aspx