HelpAge International is seeking a Colombia-based consultant to join its project team for mainstreaming Urban Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Age-friendly Cities and Communities policy frameworks in Latin America. This consultancy will lead project implementation in Bogota and support national and regional advocacy and communications. It is expected to start from October 2024 and end by March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to September 2026. It will be part-time for up to 18 months, with the number of days to be agreed with the selected consultant but requiring a minimum of 13 days per month.
The ideal candidate should possess demonstrable experience in all aspects of Project Cycle Management, experience of community-based training, capacity strengthening and advocacy with local communities and authorities, and proven ability to work collaboratively and dependably with colleagues and in a way that encourages experimentation, learning and agency, especially among community-based organisations.
Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The consultant will be selected by a panel. Submitted EoIs will be reviewed according to the selection criteria, the suitability of the proposed approach and financial stewardship considerations. Final selection will be made by 6 September 2024 following interviews (conducted in English) with shortlisted consultants in w/c 2 September 2024.
EoIs should be addressed to jobs@helpage.org no later than Monday, 26 August 2024 (earlier submissions appreciated) and include:
- A short cover letter addressing the selection criteria and indicating daily consultancy rate, inclusive of any local taxes.
- Consultant CV highlighting relevant experience
Two examples of recent written work, one in Spanish and a second if possible in English, undertaken by the consultant relating to community engagement work, advocacy, age-friendly cities and communities,
More information in the PDF below:
Download: Consultancy-ToR-Urban-EbA-and-AFCCs-Project-Officer-FINAL.pdf