In order to achieve so, we are looking for four skilled consultants based in Paraguay, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Bangladesh who will conduct research to help us deliver a collection of four compelling, concise, eye-catching, case studies. They will each identify and analyse three to four inspiring, recent or ongoing EU and EU Member State international cooperation programmes with demonstrated impact or strong potential impact on the reduction of inequalities in their country.
These case studies will reflect the realities and the views of partners in the four countries. To do so, the consultants will help CONCORD set up one advisory group of partners in each country. Moreover, they will support CONCORD to conduct one study visit per country to complement and complete their research work and ensure a strong connection with partners.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The consultant is expected to have:
Essential:
? Proven understanding and knowledge of:
– Inequalities with a multidimensional and intersectional focus and how to address them through (international) cooperation;
– Gender equality and mainstreaming it in policy and programme analysis;
– EU international cooperation policies, programmes and funding; knowledge of cooperation policies of EU Member States would be a plus.
? Based in and with excellent knowledge of the social reality of Paraguay, Burkina Faso, South Africa or Bangladesh;
? Excellent knowledge of the landscape of civil society organisations in the country;
? Good English writing and speaking skills; ability to write about complex issues in an engaging manner.
Desirable:
? Excellent professional references.
? Proof of similar pieces of work conducted.
? Experience researching international cooperation programmes;
? Experience conducting case-studies and study visits;
? Experience working with partners from other countries and regions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for this post, please upload the following documents by Thursday 5 May 2022, 23:59 Brussels time through CONCORD's portal: https://concordeurope.org/vacancies/call-for-consultants-case-study-research-international-cooperation-on-the-reduction-of-inequalities/
? A CV outlining your relevant expertise for this assignment;
? A short proposal (max 1 page) on how you will undertake the research (work plan, methodology) and a price quote (budget);
? Professional references and/or proofs of similar consultancy work undertaken;
? Please include ‘CONCORD case studies consultant + the country you are based in (Paraguay, Burkina Faso, South Africa or Bangladesh) + your name’ in the subject of the email.
If you have any questions, you may contact Borja Arrue and Martina Ponziani.