Consultant - Development of Proposal / Project Design Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE)

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) is a national non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria since 2007 and implementing a range of humanitarian and developmental programs in different parts of Nigeria. GREENCODE programs are in the areas of Nutrition, Protection (GBV) / Sexual and Reproductive Health, WASH, Shelte / NFI / CCCM, Food Security / Livelihood, Accountable Governance, Environmental Management, and Peace Building.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Development of Proposal / Project Design Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 15 Working Days
Reporting to: Executive Director, GREENCODE
Project: NRC Naija IGNITE Facility

Background

• In its efforts to improve organizational efficiency and quality programming, GREENCODE, supported by the NRC Naija IGNITE Facility, seeks to develop a clear and standardized Proposal/Project Design Policy and SOP to guide its programming from ideation to project implementation.

Objective of the Assignment

• To design a comprehensive Proposal / Project Design Policy and SOP that will enhance GREENCODE’s internal processes for conceptualizing, designing, and submitting high-quality, responsive, and donor-compliant project proposals.

Scope of Work
The consultant will:

• Conduct a desk review of GREENCODE’s existing proposal development processes and related documentation.
• Analyze donor expectations, internal capacities, and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate participatory consultations with program, MEAL, and business development teams.
• Draft a policy document outlining principles, standards, and procedures for project design and proposal writing.
• Develop user-friendly SOPs that detail steps, timelines, roles/responsibilities, quality assurance, and approval processes.
• Present the draft for validation and finalization based on stakeholder feedback.

Key Deliverables

• Inception Report – outlining methodology and workplan.
• Draft Proposal/Project Design Policy.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Facilitation of a Validation Workshop.
• Finalized Policy and SOP – submitted in both editable and PDF formats.

Expected Timeline:
15 working days over 3 weeks:

• Days 1–3: Desk review and planning.
• Days 4–7: Stakeholder consultations.
• Days 8–11: Drafting documents.
• Days 12–15: Validation and finalization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in project design, proposal development, or strategic planning in the NGO sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing policy and SOP documents for donor-funded organizations.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian and development proposal standards (e.g., NRC, UN, USAID, EU, ECHO, etc).
• Excellent facilitation, writing, and communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to simplify complex information into practical tools and guidance.
• Knowledge of logical frameworks, theory of change, and results-based management.
• Familiarity with the Northeast Nigeria context and localization frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and consultative skills.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV), Technical & Financial Proposal and 2 samples of similar work to: jobs@greencodeng.org and copy: greencodeng@gmail.com using "Consultancy - Proposal Design Policy & SOP - GREENCODE" as the subject of the email.