Climate Adaptation Proposal Technical Lead & Writer (Consultant)

CORE Community Organized Relief Effort is seeking a Climate Adaptation Proposal Technical Lead & Writer (Consultant) for a remote position. The consultant will develop a proposal for a climate resilience project aimed at protecting marine environments in Haiti. Responsibilities include collaborating on proposal development, conducting research, and designing project activities. The role requires a relevant degree and offers $6,000 upon completion, with a duration from early March to March 24th.
Climate Adaptation Proposal Technical Lead & Writer (Consultant) - Remote

Central Operations – Operations Management / Full Time / Remote

CORE – Haiti is pursuing a competitive grant from the Blue Planet Fund that will contribute to the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of the marine environment in Haiti. The intended impact of the project is to ‘place the ocean on a path to recovery, enabling local communities and nature to thrive.” The key objectives for a CORE-led project will focus on vulnerable coastal communities and aim to reduce multi-dimensional poverty, protect and sustainably use marine ecosystems, and increase gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) in coastal communities.

CORE is seeking a Climate Adaptation Proposal Technical Lead and Writer (Consultant) to serve as the technical lead in the development of a new climate resilience proposal. The Consultant will work closely with the Deputy Director of Global Business Development and the Haiti country team to develop a proposal that responds to the requirements of a Blue Planet Fund’s RFP. Specifically, the consultant will serve as the lead technical writer for the climate adaptation project’s technical design. Additionally, the consultant will support the articulation of the project’s evidence base, anticipated impact on marine ecosystems and local communities, GEDSI-related impact, and alignment with national and international priorities. The consultant will report to the Deputy Director of Global Business Development.

COMPENSATION & Timing:

· $6,000 upon completion of services

· The duration is from early March to March 24th

Location:

· This role is fully remote.

· Must be able to work in Eastern US or Central European time zones.

Main Responsibilities:
• Collaborate and coordinate with proposal development teams in Haiti and CORE-HQ to understand the proposal requirements and CORE’s proposal development plan.
• Develop the technical design for the project. Project activities may include management of marine protected areas, sustainable fishing practices, aquaculture, coastal livelihoods, mangrove plantation, and land-based erosion management.
• Conduct meetings and consultations with the climate resilience technical program managers in Haiti to develop a thorough understanding of current climate resilience programs and opportunities for growth and enhancement.
• Conduct a desk review of available climate resilience research and best practices (including a CORE-led needs assessment) to ensure an evidence-based program design that is relevant to the Haiti context.
• Support the development of the project’s budget, M&E Plans, beneficiary targeting, and partner vetting.

DELIVERABLES:
• Proposal Narrative (including needs assessment, project description, methodology, evidence-base, etc.)
• Review the proposal Budget, MEL Plan, Beneficiary Targeting, and Theory of Change.

Scope and Travel:

· Travel to Haiti is optional and not required.

Qualifications:

University degree in a relevant technical or international development area of study. Advanced degree in a technical field would be an advantage. Relevant technical fields include natural resource management, environmental sciences, or environmental policy/planning.

Required Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience; 4 within environmental science, sustainability, or similar field.
• Extensive experience designing and/or implementing projects for climate adaptation/mitigation in ecological themes such as coastal resilience, blue & green economy, ridge to reef, aquaculture, and biodiversity.
• Demonstrated experience writing winning proposals in a similar technical field.
• Experience conducting desk/secondary research using peer-reviewed literature, global best practices, and industry publications.
• Previous experience working in a low- or middle-income country.

Advantages:
• Experience with M&E, budgeting, and GEDSI would be an advantage.
• Experience in conflict and insecure contexts is an advantage.
• Experience working in Haiti is an advantage.
• French or Haitian Creole language skills is an advantage.

In accordance with law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications, and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations) are required post job offer and prior to employment.

Safeguarding:

CORE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. Every CORE employee, consultant, and volunteer is bound by CORE’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. By applying for this position, an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s safeguarding, sexual misconduct, (child) sexual exploitation and abuse, or human trafficking policy.