Professional Report Development Consultant

Teaching & Training

Overview

Provide coaching and training on report writing for PlayMatters project partners.

You have:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate (PhD) in Management, Project Management, International Development, Policy Studies, or related Social Sciences-Related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical writing or report writing in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Proven experience in training and capacity building, preferably with NGOs or consortiums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (e.g., LEGO Foundation or UN agencies).
• Experience working in East Africa or with refugee-focused programs is an asset.
• Strong writing skills (in English) and significant writing experience.

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

PlayMatters (2020-2026) is an education initiative funded by the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, and the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.

The PlayMatters Project is seeking a professional consultant to support and train PlayMatters consortium partners in report writing , ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with donor expectations. The goal is to enhance the quality of narrative reports, case studies, and learning documents produced by the consortium.

SCOPE OF WORK

Major Responsibilities:

The PlayMatters Professional Report Writing will have Five primary tasks:

- Provide one-on-one coaching or group mentoring sessions as needed. - Review and provide feedback on sample reports from partners. - Develop a practical report writing guide/toolkit for ongoing reference. - Submit a final consultancy report summarizing activities, outcomes, and recommendations. - Conduct a rapid needs assessment to identify report writing gaps among consortium partners. - Design and deliver tailored training sessions (virtual and in-person) on:

1.) Structuring and organizing reports

2.) Writing with clarity and purpose

3.) Integrating data and evidence effectively

4.) Adhering to donor and organizational reporting standards

Deliverables:

1. Training needs assessment report 2. Customized training materials and facilitation plan 3. Delivery of at least 2 training workshops 4. Report writing guide/toolkit 5. Final consultancy report

Qualifications

Education:

- Master’s degree or Doctorate (PhD) in Management, Project Management, International Development, Policy Studies, or other related Social Sciences-Related discipline

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in technical writing or report writing in the humanitarian or development sector. - Proven experience in training and capacity building, preferably with NGOs or consortiums. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (e.g., LEGO Foundation or UN agencies). - Experience working in East Africa or with refugee-focused programs is an asset.

Language Skills: Strong writing skills (in English) and significant writing experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

- A cover letter outlining relevant experience and approach to the assignment - CV - Sample of previous training materials or reports authored - Proposed consultancy fee and availability

Working Environment: The successful candidate will have experience working in cross-cultural contexts and must be able to work remotely without significant technical support from IRC.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Professional Standards

IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

NB: This advert will close on 8th July 2025.

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Added 11 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org