Hulo Seeks Institutional Funding & Compliance Consultant – Remote Humanitarian Consultancy 2026

The Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative (hulo) is inviting applications from qualified consultants for an Institutional Funding and Compliance Consultant – US & UN Portfolios position. The consultancy will provide specialised support on U.S. government and United Nations humanitarian funding, donor compliance, proposal development and grant-management systems.

The assignment is fully remote and will run for approximately 13 weeks, from mid-September to mid-December 2026, with a maximum of 45 working days.

The application deadline is 3 September 2026, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

About Hulo

The Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative (hulo) is a European Cooperative Society established in 2021 to strengthen collaboration among humanitarian logistics organisations.

Hulo brings together a network of humanitarian organisations and works to improve the efficiency and impact of humanitarian assistance by pooling logistics, procurement, supply-chain and technical expertise.

Its joint initiatives operate across several humanitarian contexts, including Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Colombia.

About the Consultancy

The selected consultant will work with hulo’s Donor Unit to strengthen its institutional funding systems and support upcoming humanitarian funding opportunities.

The assignment has two main phases.

Phase 1 – U.S. Department of State Funding

During September 2026, the consultant will support hulo’s planned proposal submission to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR).

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and verifying U.S. federal grant platforms.
• Supporting SAM.gov, Grants.gov and MyGrants registrations and workspaces.
• Analysing U.S. government compliance requirements.
• Assessing organisational risks associated with applicable foreign-assistance policies.
• Developing operational risk mitigation measures.
• Supporting sub-award compliance checks.
• Developing appropriate operational and communication protocols.

Phase 2 – OCHA Emergency Funding

Between October and December 2026, the consultant will support hulo’s efforts to pursue OCHA emergency grants and Country-Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs).

This will involve:

• Supporting country-specific humanitarian funding proposals.
• Providing technical input into proposal packages.
• Developing emergency budget models.
• Assessing direct and indirect costs.
• Analysing financial trade-offs.
• Supporting grant administration and donor correspondence.
• Advising on compliance requirements for humanitarian funding.

Key Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to produce several important deliverables during the assignment.

These include:

• Portal Diagnostic & Verification Report covering SAM.gov, Grants.gov and MyGrants.
• PHFFA Legal & Operational Compliance Paper tailored to hulo’s organisational structure.
• OCHA Field Funding Toolkit covering application processes and budget considerations.
• Ad Hoc Grant Management Support based on emerging donor requirements and organisational needs.

The assignment will require the consultant to combine technical donor knowledge with practical understanding of humanitarian operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Hulo is seeking an experienced professional with an advanced degree, such as a Master’s degree or equivalent, in:

• International Relations
• Development Economics
• Business or Grants Administration
• Public Policy
• A related field

Candidates should have approximately 3–5 years of direct experience managing U.S. federal assistance programmes, preferably with previous USAID BHA experience.

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• Advanced experience with SAM.gov, Grants.gov and MyGrants.
• Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200.
• Current knowledge of U.S. foreign assistance compliance requirements.
• Experience managing OCHA or other UN grants.
• Knowledge of UN humanitarian budget structures.
• Experience using UN project submission portals.
• Strong English writing skills.
• Ability to work in both English and French.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with management.

Experience applying U.S. government policies to humanitarian projects will be particularly valuable.

Remote Consultancy

The consultancy can be performed entirely remotely.

The selected consultant must, however, be available online during the work week for at least 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CET.

The assignment is not expected to be full-time. Hulo anticipates a maximum of 45 working days over the 13-week consultancy period.

This structure may suit experienced consultants who want to combine a high-level humanitarian funding assignment with flexible remote working arrangements.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated according to several key criteria, including:

• Experience managing U.S. donor platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in analysing U.S. policy implications for humanitarian organisations.
• Experience with UN funding mechanisms and portals.
• Relevant technical qualifications and experience.
• Availability to begin the assignment in September 2026.

Hulo plans to establish a shortlist of three consultants from the applications received.

Application Requirements

Interested consultants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) containing:

• A financial offer, including daily consultancy rate.
• Details of any additional costs.
• Proposed overall consultancy cost.
• Technical proposal explaining how the Terms of Reference will be addressed.
• Proposed work schedule.
• CV demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.
• Evidence of experience with SAM.gov, Grants.gov and MyGrants.
• Evidence of experience applying U.S. policies to humanitarian projects.
• Experience operating UN project submission platforms.

How to Apply

Qualified consultants should submit their complete application documents by 3 September 2026.

Applications should be sent by email to:

procurement@hulo.coop

Applicants should use “HULO-TOR-DU-2026-001” as the email subject line.

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, so interested consultants are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest as early as possible.

Final Thoughts

The Institutional Funding and Compliance Consultant position offers an opportunity for an experienced humanitarian grants professional to support funding mobilisation across both U.S. government and UN humanitarian portfolios.

With its fully remote arrangement, flexible working structure and focus on high-level donor compliance, the consultancy could be particularly suitable for professionals with expertise in humanitarian funding, institutional fundraising, grants management, compliance and proposal development.

Deadline: 3 September 2026
Location: Fully Remote
Contract duration: Approximately 3 months
Maximum workload: 45 working days
Email: procurement@hulo.coop
Reference: HULO-TOR-DU-2026-001

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