Overview
The Consultant will gather intelligence and information to develop a report on KOICA to understand their position, priorities, and preferences as a major donor of International Development and Humanitarian Aid. The Consultant will develop evidence-based recommendations for the IRC to pursue KOICA as a new donor or cease consideration.
Tasks Summary
- Gather intel via desk research, key informant interviews (KII) with KOICA and/or KOICA implementing partners, and other modalities about KOICA’s position, priorities, preferences, and role as a major Humanitarian / International Development Donor.
- Specifically understand KOICA’s geographic and technical priorities, funding mechanisms, eligibility requirements for INGOs and Korean organizations, budget, award cycle, proposal development process, and stakeholder engagement.
- Investigate requirements and application processes for hosting KOICA volunteers.
- Provide regular updates and a final report on research findings and evidence-based recommendations for IRC’s engagement with KOICA.
Experience Requirements
- Professional experience working with KOICA, either as a direct employee or as an employee of a KOICA implementing partner
- Ability to meet with KOICA in-person at their HQ in the Seoul metropolitan area
- Experience gathering research and intel in diverse formats (desk research, key informant interviews, etc.)
- Experience with Major Institutional Donor Engagement (FCDO, UN, USAID, EU, ECHO, World Bank, Gavi, etc.) prioritized
- Experience with INGO Business Development for Institutional Donor Funding preferred
Qualification Requirements
• A minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Political Science, or related field.
