A total estimate of maximum 27 days and subject to date of contract signing and EIDHR deadline.
Global fee (output-based contract/fixed price). Applicants should submit a financial offer in USD including a proposed indicative timetable of work.
The European Commission (EC) will soon publish its annual call under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human rights (EIDHR) budget. The EIDHR aims at providing support for the promotion of democracy and human rights in non-EU countries and encompass the following key overall objectives: (i) Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk, (ii) strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation, (iii) supporting actions in areas covered by EU Guidelines: dialogue on Human rights, human rights defenders, the death penalty, torture, children and armed conflicts and violence against women, (iv) supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection of human rights, justice, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy, and (v) building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, in particular through monitoring electoral processes. Danmission seeks to apply for funding from the EIDHR grant budget for a project to be implemented in the Middle East.
Work to be primarily home-based with meetings to be undertaken in Beirut, Lebanon or online. No international travel.
General description of the assignment:
Danmission is seeking to contract an experienced international development professional/consultant to act as lead writer on the concept note phase in the application process for the upcoming EuropeAid EIDHR call. In addition to the Consultant/Lead writer, the EIDHR concept note team will comprise of 6 individuals working under direction and guidance of the Global Relations and Funding Manager. The team members are as follows: Danmission MENA Regional Director (partner liaison), Danmission MENA Programme Advisor (co-writer), Danmission HQ Global Relations and Funding Manager (compliance & QA), Danmission MENA administration & Finance Officer (budget), Danmission HQ Finance Coordinator (quality assurance), Danmission HQ Assistant Programme Director (quality assurance).
During the assignment, the Consultant will be accountable to Danmission and shall keep the Danmission Regional Director and Danmission Global Relations and Funding Manager informed and updated about the progress of the assignment. This will include tasks completed, problems encountered or issues requiring particular attention, if any.
The assignment's objectives are to:
Deliverables:
No additional staff is to be assigned to this assignment. The Consultant must:
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