Established in 1968, Concern Worldwide is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and eliminating extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission, vision, and work are all united by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. We envision a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. Concern’s culture is deeply rooted in its values, and we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of Reaching the Furthest Behind First.

Concern Worldwide has been operational in Bangladesh for over five decades. Our Country Strategic Plan 2022–2026 envisions bringing sustainable, positive changes to the lives of people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh. This vision is supported by five strategic pillars:

  1. Sustainable impact through our programmes (primarily in health, nutrition, and livelihoods)
  2. Climate resilience
  3. Humanitarian action
  4. Working through partnerships
  5. Equality, diversity, and inclusion

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) –
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Concern Worldwide intends to establish a Framework Agreement with one or more individual consultants to provide specialised support in developing high-quality project proposals for fundraising. The target audience for these proposals includes institutional donors, private trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

The consultant (s) will coordinate and deliver concept notes and full proposals as lead writer in the following thematic areas:

  1. Health & Nutrition, covering:
    1. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH)
    2. Maternal and early childhood nutrition
    3. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and nutrition
    4. Health system strengthening
    5. Health and climate nexus; Resilient health system
  2. Climate Resilience, covering:
    1. Climate risk information systems
    2. Climate-smart livelihoods and economic planning;
    3. Locally led adaptation
  3. Disaster Preparedness and Humanitarian Response, covering
    1. Disaster Preparedness
    2. Humanitarian response to natural disasters
    3. Rohingya Refugee Response, covering:
      • Prevention and treatment of malnutrition
      • Food security
      • Humanitarian–development nexus

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Postgraduate degree in development, health, nutrition, disaster management, social sciences, or a relevant field
  2. Minimum 10 years of working experience in development and humanitarian sectors, including at least 5 years in programme and proposal development in INGOs settings
  3. Proven track record in developing successful project proposals in the areas of health & nutrition, climate resilience, and humanitarian response (including natural disasters, Rohingya refugee crisis)
  4. Strong knowledge of the donor landscape in Bangladesh; Demonstrated experience of working with donors such as US Government, FCDO, EU, ECHO, UN, Irish Aid, and private foundations
  5. Excellent written and spoken English
  6. Strong coordination and facilitation skills
  7. Ability to respond to assignments on short notice and deliver under pressure; Ability to travel outside of Dhaka if required as part of proposal development

Terms of Reference (TOR): Click here to Download

Financial Proposal Template: Click here to Download

Submission Deadline:

All proposals must be submitted to consultancy.bgd@concern.net by 03 September 2025, no later than 11:59 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time).  Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: Applications already received in response to the earlier advertisement will remain valid. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Safeguarding Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, to apply to join the organisation.  Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

Any form of persuasion shall result in the disqualification of the EOI.

Concern Worldwide, Bangladesh, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without providing any reason whatsoever.
Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty.