Introduction
The Humanitarian Practice Network (HPN) is an independent global forum that connects practitioners, policymakers, researchers and other actors engaged in crisis response. Through its publications and knowledge platforms, HPN promotes knowledge-sharing and learning aimed at improving humanitarian policy and practice.
One of HPN’s flagship outputs is the Network Paper series, which provides in-depth research and analysis on key humanitarian issues, typically ranging between 10,000 and 20,000 words, and contributing to policy discussions and operational learning across the humanitarian sector.
Following consultations among HPN partners, the next Network Paper will explore the role of Local Coordination Committees in locally led humanitarian response, reflecting HPN’s commitment to partner-led thematic priorities and locally grounded knowledge.
This research will be developed in collaboration with HPN partners, with the Centre for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) serving as the partner responsible for contracting and managing the consultant throughout the research process.
This questionnaire forms part of the consultant selection process, and responses will be used to assess applicants’ relevant experience, analytical capacity, and understanding of the topic.
Deliverables
The selected consultant will be responsible for producing the following outputs:
1. Inception Report
- Refined methodology
- Research framework and data collection tools
- Detailed work plan
2. Data Collection Outputs
- Interview transcripts or detailed notes
- Survey results
- Documentation of case studies
3. Draft Network Paper
- First draft for partner and editorial review
- Second revised draft incorporating feedback
4. Final Network Paper
- A fully revised publication-ready paper (10,000–20,000 words)
- Integration of feedback from partners and editorial reviewers
Timeline
The consultancy will take place between March and July 2026, according to the following milestones:
- Deadline for applications: 31 March 2026
- Consultant contracted: 13 April 2026
- Inception report: 27 April 2026
- First draft submission: 22 June 2026
- Second draft submission: 3 July 2026
- Final paper submission: 15 July 2026
- Publication and launch: 31 July 2026
Application Requirements
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
- A technical proposal outlining the proposed approach and methodology
- A financial quotation (RFQ)
- Updated CV(s) highlighting relevant experience
- 1–2 samples of relevant research or analytical writing
Estimated consultancy budget: USD 5,000 – 7,000
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Please complete the following questionnaire as part of your application. Responses will be reviewed alongside the technical and financial proposals.