Invitation to bid.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation working to protect the rights of displaced and vulnerable people during crises. NRC provides assistance to meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement and contribute to durable solutions. NRC is widely recognised as a leading field-based displacement agency within the international humanitarian community. NRC works in both new and protracted crises across more than 30 countries, where we provide protection (including camp management), food assistance, clean water, shelter, legal aid, and education. NRC is a rights-based organisation and is committed to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality. With headquarters in Oslo, Norway, NRC also has representation offices in Brussels, Geneva, Berlin, London and Washington DC.
NORCAP is NRC’s global provider of expertise to the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. It builds partnerships with international organisations and national actors to protect lives, rights and livelihoods. NORCAP provides expert personnel and collaborates with partners to identify needs and establish common goals and projects. It helps strengthen partner capacity and improve coordination and collaboration.
Purpose of the study
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is exploring the potential benefits of working with the Green Climate Fund, what funding it could bring to the organisation, and the cost-benefit of committing to GCF Accreditation process. To work with the Green Climate Fund, NRC sees three routes:
1. Full Accreditation
2. Working through an accredited partner, such as an accredited INGO, UN body or a Direct Access Entity
3. Applying through a Project-specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) Pilot
To support this initiative, NRC is seeking a consultancy to conduct a market assessment and feasibility study on the three routes and the cost-benefits of each.
We expect the consultant to provide a comprehensive mapping of GCF activities and NRC, IDMC and NORCAP programming.
Deliverables
The consultancy is expected to be initially conducted through a desk review, relying on the consultant's prior knowledge in this field. The survey will scope the GCF strategy in key FCAS counties aligned with where NRC work. Interviews with key stakeholders at NRC, IDMC and NORCAP as well as interviews with key stakeholders at the GCF and accredited entities like ACTED and Save the Children may further support the mapping where necessary.
The consultant is expected to produce a written report and a presentation of the findings to senior NRC staff in a clear and concise format.
Timeline and management
The consultancy is scheduled to take place from November/December 2025 to January/February 2025 spanning 8-12 days of work. The IPA Green Climate Fund for NRC, based in the UK, will oversee the management of the consultancy. The consultant can work remotely.
Application process
All proposals are to be submitted in English language only. The proposal must include, but is not limited to, the following items:
1. A technical proposal outlining the proposed methodology and approach for conducting the client-specific market assessment.
2. CV highlighting the consultant’s qualifications and relevant experience.
3. Detailed price quote for the services. The required currency for all pricing information is GBP.
4. At least 1 work product from other projects undertaken by the consultant within the past 5 years, with particular emphasis on projects of similar scope and effort.
5. A signed copy of the document “Annex - Suppliers Ethical Standards Declaration”
All consultants, ltd or sole trader, must be registered in accordance with the legal requirements at their base. The consultant must be able to submit documentation that proves that they are meeting all legal and tax obligation for the consultancy.
Submission deadline:
Closing date for questions: All questions to be sent to damien.mosley@nrc.no before 18th November 23:59 GMT.
Closing date for submission: All complete proposals are to be received by NRC at damien.mosley@nrc.no by 24th November 23:59 GMT
All applicants will be contacted with formal notification of final selection or information about any delay in the process.
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