Consultant to Develop a Proposal for the DANIDA Business Partnerships Program

Role Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a consultant to develop a proposal for the DANIDA Business Partnerships program. The consultant will work closely with IRC Uganda to refine the proposed business concept, establish a clear commercial rationale, and articulate the development rationale and expected impact of the proposed business venture.

What You Will Do

The consultant will lead the development and writing of the business case and full proposal, including reviewing program guidelines, analyzing the proposed business opportunity, consolidating relevant contextual and market evidence, and translating the agreed partnership concept into a compelling business case and proposal.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The consultant should have experience in developing high-quality business cases, investment proposals, and complex donor-funded project proposals, with a strong understanding of market-based development, inclusive business models, and commercially viable approaches to development.

Requirements

• A degree in business administration, economics, development studies, finance, international development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality business cases, investment proposals, private sector partnership proposals, or complex donor-funded project proposals
• Strong understanding of market-based development, inclusive business models, private sector engagement, and commercially viable approaches to development
• Proven experience in proposal development for institutional donors, with experience working on DANIDA-funded programs or business partnership mechanisms considered an advantage
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, editing, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse stakeholders into clear, compelling, evidence-based business cases and proposals

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
• Chance to develop a proposal for the DANIDA Business Partnerships program