Are you passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian sector? Join NORCAP as a consultant for our Near End Review project and help us enhance energy access and green humanitarian operations. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team driving positive change!
NORCAP’s mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national, and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.
We do this by:
- Supporting humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding initiatives that protect and empower people
- Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
- Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
- Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination, and policy development
- Building bridges between the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding sectors
About the Partnership
NORCAP's Energy and Environment (E&E) team works with nearly a dozen partners, including UNHCR, IOM, WFP, FAO, WHO, UNICEF, UNITAR, UN-Habitat, NRC, Mercy Corps, and UNDP, to enhance energy access for displaced populations, green humanitarian operations, and drive systems change to improve the resilience of affected communities. This partnership focuses on providing energy access, decarbonizing humanitarian operations, and ensuring coordination across the sector.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a consultant to conduct a Near End Review (NER) of the project "Access to clean energy and support to humanitarian response." This consultancy will assess the outcomes and impacts of the programme based on the expected outcomes outlined in the results framework. The consultancy will be based in Oslo, Norway, with some travel required, and will report to the NORCAP Energy and Environment Programme Manager. The duration of the consultancy is from June to mid-November 2025.
During the Near End Review consultancy, you will take on the following responsibilities:
- Document and assess key results/achievements of the project using OECD/DAC review criteria.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of NORCAP’s support and document lessons learned.
- Provide recommendations for adjustments to the current delivery model and future developments.
- Assess the impact of NORCAP’s Female Accelerator Program on gender equality.
- Review reporting and grant management requirements.
- Evaluate risk management and cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, and human rights.
- Conduct field visits and interviews with stakeholders, partners, and end-users.
- Prepare and present the inception, draft, and final reports.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in achieving the objectives set out in this consultancy, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in project/programme management, monitoring, and evaluations.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Advanced report writing skills.
- Experience with humanitarian operations and UN Humanitarian systems.
- Knowledge of the renewable energy sector and decentralized energy solutions.
- Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying.
Salary Range
The salary range for this consultancy is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Salary Range: Maximum NOK 400 000
How to apply
Consultants that meet the requirements and qualifications outlined in the Terms of References are invited to submit a complete application by 28 May 2025, 23:59 CET to the email address norcap.bids@nrc.no. The tender application should be titled TOR NER review’ and include the following information as part of their application:
- Cover letter, including a short motivation for this consultancy including rough outline on how to approach the review
- (Link to) Curriculum Vitae / LinkedIn Profile
- Links to past research papers or similar publications demonstrating experience in conducting comparable research and analysis.
- Rates: daily consultancy rate in NOK, inclusive of all costs, VAT and charges.
- Proof of registration as a consultant/sole trader/proprietor or a company in country of residence as required.
Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!
- When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
- NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability.
- NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates for this consultancy.
- Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please find the full Terms of Reference here:
