Call for Proposals to conduct the Mid Term Review of the 'Bridging the sustainability gap' project

GRI invites organizations throughout the world to submit a proposal to conduct the Mid Term Review of the ‘Bridging the sustainability gap’ project.

As a part of its contractual obligation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, GRI is committed to conduct a mid-term review of the ‘Bridging the sustainability reporting gap’ project. The main objective of this mid-term evaluation is to provide a detailed review of the implementation and results of the ‘Bridging the sustainability reporting gap’ project thus far. It should include recommendations as to any changes or adjustments of the project and implementation that may be necessary in light of the changing international environment.

The review will take part at the GRI Secretariat in Amsterdam, and will involve visits to a selection of the most important partners. The review will involve discussions with key GRI staff, partners and other relations in the ‘Bridging the sustainability reporting gap’ project activities.

For more information about the ‘Bridging the Sustainability Reporting Gap’ project and the Mid Term Review please read the Terms of Reference (PDF)

To be considered for this consultancy contract, completed applications must include the following items.

1.      Cover letter describing/demonstrating:

a)     How the Team Leader and Team Members meet the basic criteria outlined in section 6;

b)     Detailed work plan including dates for when the review will be undertaken;and

c)     Description of any unique or innovative methods or approaches the team will use during their review.

2.            Covering letter also to include engagement cost.

3.            CV’s of Team Leader and Team Member.

4.            Outputs of at least two previous similar reviews.

The deadline for application is Wednesday 30 April.

Send application and all supporting material in electronic form with the ‘Bridging the sustainability reporting gap’ project in the subject heading to the GRI Secretariat:

Via regular mail:

Global Reporting Initiative

Attn. Peter Westra

Keizersgracht 209

1016 DT Amsterdam

Via e-mail:

Peter Westra

Director of Operations

E-mail: Westra@globalreporting.org

Phone: +31 20 531 00 29

Romie Goedicke

Fundraising Coordinator

E-mail: Goedicke@globalreporting.org

Phone: +31 20 531 00 19