Invitation to bid – Consultancy
As the humanitarian system faces increasing pressure due to rising needs and funding shortfalls, the IASC system is forced to narrow its focus and prioritize. IASC systems and structures will have a more limited footprint in many country contexts and, in some cases, will be phased out altogether.
In countries that will no longer have a Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRPs) or Refugee Response Plan (RRPs), NGOs are now faced with the questions of how to maintain visibility for assistance needs and protection risks, how to collectively plan and fundraise, and how to coordinate responses outside formal architectures and traditional humanitarian planning processes. While UN agencies will likely use the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs) to guide their work in these settings, Cooperation Frameworks are not designed to capture crisis- or displacement-related needs or response costs with the same granularity as HNRPs or RRPs. Further, they typically do not include NGO activities or predictably involve NGOs in associated processes or structures. The fact that they are jointly developed with governments can also create limitations in addressing sensitive protection issues or needs in areas outside the government’s territorial control.
In view of the above, there is interest to explore how residual needs, protection risks, and response costs could be identified and consolidated in contexts that no longer have an HNRP or RRP, but where there are remaining crisis- or displacement-related needs that may require support from local and international NGOs. In some cases this may involve the adaptation or use of existing tools – for example, the Cooperation Frameworks or OCHA-supported Flash Appeals – while in other cases, this may involve the development of NGO-led analysis and planning documents.
NRC is seeking a consultant to help provide options and considerations for NGOs on how needs analysis and response planning could be most effectively designed and delivered in contexts that do not have an HNRP or RRP.
For more details on the scope of work, expected deliverables, and requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference (ToR), in the attachment.
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following to nrcgeneva.policy@nrc.no:
- CV of the consultant(s);
- Cover note detailing how the consultant(s) are qualified to deliver on the consultancy’s objective and the elements outlined in the anticipated outputs;
- Budget in CHF or EUR inclusive VAT and all charges as applicable;
- Example of a previous guidance product drafted by the consultant(s);
- Proof of registration as a sole trader/individual consultant/registered company as per requirements in country of residence.
The deadline to apply is 22 May 2026 at 23:59 (Geneva time). Please make sure to indicate “Post-HNRP/RRP Analysis Consultancy” in the subject line when submitting your application.
Please note: All service providers/consultants working with NRC should maintain high standards on ethical issues, respect and apply basic human and social rights, ensure non-exploitation of child labour, and give fair working conditions to their staff. NRC reserves the right to reject quotations provided by suppliers not meeting these standards. Consultants doing business with NRC will be screened on anti-corruption due diligence before NRC confirms a contract.
Anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-terrorism legislation and donor regulations require NRC to screen contractors against various international lists to ensure due diligence. Submission of the quotation constitutes acceptance of these screening practices.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please find the full Terms of Reference and application process here:
