EU Grant Proposal Writing Consultancy Opportunity in the Great Lakes Region|Apply by 20 Apr 2026

DanChurchAid has announced a consultancy opportunity for an experienced proposal writer to support the development of a competitive EU funding application under the “EU Borderlands IV – Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands (Great Lakes Window)” initiative.

The assignment will contribute to a high-stakes consortium proposal aimed at strengthening peacebuilding, social cohesion, and inclusive economic opportunities in one of Africa’s most complex and fragile border regions.

Programme Context and Strategic Focus

The proposed intervention targets the cross-border areas between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi, a region characterised by recurring conflict dynamics, population displacement, and limited economic opportunities.

The consortium—led by DanChurchAid and including partners such as CAFOD and a local faith-based organisation—aims to design an integrated response that addresses both immediate humanitarian needs and longer-term development challenges.

Key thematic priorities include:

• Conflict prevention and peacebuilding
• Strengthening social cohesion across communities
• Supporting displaced populations and host communities
• Promoting inclusive and resilient local economies
• Advancing cross-border cooperation and stability

The assignment aligns with the European Union’s broader external action framework under NDICI – Global Europe, focusing on conflict-sensitive and integrated programming.

Role Purpose and Core Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for leading the drafting of a complete and competitive proposal package for submission to the European Commission. This is a highly specialised assignment requiring both technical writing expertise and strong contextual understanding of the Great Lakes region.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing a full EU-compliant project proposal under PRAG guidelines
• Structuring the intervention logic, results framework, and theory of change
• Coordinating inputs from consortium partners and technical teams
• Ensuring alignment with EU funding priorities and evaluation criteria
• Integrating conflict sensitivity and peace–development nexus approaches
• Producing high-quality narrative and technical documentation

The consultant will work closely with consortium members to ensure coherence, competitiveness, and compliance with donor requirements.

Technical Requirements and Expertise

This assignment requires a highly experienced professional with strong expertise in EU external action programming and conflict-sensitive development design.

Essential qualifications include:

• 5–9 years of experience in donor-funded proposal development
• Strong expertise in EU funding mechanisms, including PRAG and NDICI frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive programming
• Strong knowledge of the Great Lakes region context
• Proven ability to design cross-border and multi-stakeholder interventions
• Native-level or CEFR C2 proficiency in written French
• Strong analytical and narrative writing skills

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Work with international NGOs or consortium-based programming
• Experience in fragile and conflict-affected settings
• Familiarity with EU evaluation and scoring criteria for external action calls

The consultant must be able to translate complex programme design concepts into a coherent, competitive, and donor-aligned proposal.

Assignment Timeline and Working Arrangements

The consultancy is structured as a short-term, home-based assignment with a clearly defined delivery schedule.

Key details include:

• Duration: 25 April – 29 May 2026
• Total effort: 35 working days
• Location: Remote (home-based)
• Application deadline: 20 April 2026
• Submission method: Email to designated procurement address

The consultant will be expected to work intensively within a tight timeframe to produce a complete and submission-ready proposal package.

Required Deliverables

The assignment will culminate in a full EU grant application package developed in close collaboration with consortium partners.

Expected outputs include:

• Full technical proposal compliant with EU PRAG requirements
• Results framework and intervention logic
• Narrative sections aligned with EU evaluation criteria
• Inputs to budget justification and implementation design
• Integration of conflict sensitivity and risk analysis
• Final submission-ready documentation package

The consultant will also be responsible for ensuring internal consistency across all sections of the proposal and alignment with donor expectations.

Application Requirements and Selection Process

Applicants are required to submit a complete application package, including:

• Technical proposal outlining methodology and approach
• Financial offer
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Writing sample in French
• Relevant references from similar assignments

Applications must be submitted in English and/or French by the stated deadline. The selection process is competitive and based on demonstrated expertise in EU proposal writing and conflict-sensitive programming.

Strategic Importance of the Assignment

This consultancy plays a critical role in shaping a high-impact regional initiative focused on peacebuilding and resilience in the Great Lakes borderlands. The proposal seeks to leverage European Union funding to support long-term stability in a region affected by displacement, insecurity, and socio-economic vulnerability.

Through strong technical design and strategic framing, the consultant will help ensure that the programme:

• Meets EU funding priorities and compliance standards
• Reflects local realities and conflict dynamics
• Strengthens cross-border cooperation and trust
• Supports sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities

Conclusion

The consultancy offered by DanChurchAid represents a high-level opportunity for an experienced proposal writer to contribute to a major EU-funded peace and resilience initiative in the Great Lakes region.

By developing a competitive and technically robust proposal in collaboration with partners such as CAFOD, the consultant will directly contribute to advancing peacebuilding, social cohesion, and inclusive development in one of the world’s most fragile and strategically important regions.

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