About ADC

Agile Development Consulting (ADC) is an international consulting firm specialising in transformative services within Social Inclusion and Human Rights, Sustainable Development and International Cooperation and Private Sector Development. Our reach extends to bilateral and multilateral development cooperation organisations, non-governmental entities and private sector actors. At the core of our philosophy lie the values of cooperation, active participation, inclusion and an unwavering commitment to mutual learning. We are driven by the belief that fostering genuine connections can unleash the transformative power needed to advance human rights, facilitate the green transition, champion social justice, and play a pivotal role in constructing societies that are inclusive, equitable and sustainable for all, both in the current landscape and beyond 2030.

For more information about our company, visit our website and LinkedIn page.

Purpose of this call

ADC is building a pool of project/business developers who can be mobilised on demand to respond to relevant opportunities. Inclusion in the pool does not imply a guaranteed volume of assignments.

The purpose of this call is to create a roster of project/business developers with proven experience in drafting competitive proposals for EU and other international donors. Selected collaborators will be contacted when opportunities aligned with ADC’s areas of expertise emerge. ADC’s areas of expertise on which collaborators are expected to contribute are:

• Social inclusion, equality and human rights (with focus on disability rights and inclusion, gender equality, youth, marginalized groups)

• Sustainable development and green & fair transition

• Migration and displacement

• Governance, civil society strengthening and public policy support

• Education, skills development and employment

• Private sector engagement for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth (Environmental, Social, and Governance - ESG)

Role Overview

Role: Project/Business Developers (external collaborator)

Contract type: External collaboration contract (collaborator with valid VAT number; invoicing required)

Location: Remote

Indicative start: As soon as possible, yet depending on opportunities arising

Scope of the assignment and tasks

Under the guidance of ADC’s team, the collaborator may be engaged to support the full bid cycle, including

1. Opportunity identification and bid planning

• Scan and shortlist relevant tenders and calls (European Commission, EU Delegations, bilateral and multilateral donors, UN agencies, foundations, INGOs/NGOs, and similar).

• Conduct rapid eligibility and compliance checks; prepare succinct go/no-go recommendations.

• Support partner and expert mapping, and, when applicable, consortium-building consistent with ADC’s values of cooperation, inclusion, transparency, and accountability.

2. Proposal development (concept notes/expressions of interest and full applications)

• Draft and/or coordinate technical proposals aligned with donor templates, evaluation criteria and ADC’s values, approach, and thematic priorities.

• Develop or refine results frameworks/logframes and Theory of Change elements, integrating participation and inclusion as relevant.

• Ensure coherence across narrative, implementation arrangements, risk management, sustainability and cross-cutting priorities (e.g., gender equality, safeguarding, environment) in line with ADC’s policies.

3. Tender packaging and submission readiness

• Support preparation of required annexes (CVs, organisational statements, past performance, declarations, etc.).

• Manage version control and final quality checks; support submission processes and donor portals as needed.

Expected deliverables (indicative)

Depending on the assignment, deliverables may include:

• Opportunity brief and compliance/eligibility checklist.

• Partner mapping/consortium outline and bid workplan.

• Concept note and/or full proposal package, including results framework/logframe, workplan and required annexes.

• Submission-ready documents consistent with donor requirements and ADC quality standards.

Profile and Requirements

Essential

• Around 3-5 years of relevant experience in international cooperation project development and proposal writing.

• Track record of successful tenders/proposals (awarded projects, or shortlisted/highly scored applications).

• Strong drafting skills in English; ability to write clearly, persuasively and in donor-compliant formats. Other languages (French, Spanish, others) are an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively and reliably under tight deadlines, reflecting ADC’s commitment to cooperation and mutual learning.

Highly valued

• Familiarity with rights-based and inclusive programming (including disability inclusion) and/or green and fair transition approaches.

• Experience supporting consortium coordination and multi-stakeholder proposal processes.

Equity, inclusion, and accessibility

ADC encourages applications from candidates from the Global South and candidates with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations can be provided throughout the selection and collaboration process. Experience integrating accessibility and inclusion in project design will be considered an asset.

Time commitment and professional arrangements

• Engagement modality: on-demand, based on opportunity relevance and your availability.

• Availability: please indicate the number of working days per week you can generally commit, and your ability to mobilise on short notice during peak bid periods.

• Fees: please propose your expected daily fee (all-inclusive).

• Invoicing: a valid VAT number is required; invoices must be issued in accordance with applicable regulations.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit via email at info@agiledc.eu the following documents:

1. CV/Resume in ADC format, available at this link (max 3 pages).

2. Brief motivation note (max 1 page) explaining interest in ADC and fit with ADC’s values

3. Daily fee proposal (all-inclusive) and availability (working days per week).

4. Two references

Deadline for submission:Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for pool creation. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a brief online interview.