ChildFund International is Seeking a Communications Consultant for Grant Positioning – Apply Before 10 August 2025

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ChildFund International is seeking a skilled communications consultant with experience in positioning international development organizations to attract grant funding and strategic partnerships. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to help a global nonprofit amplify its visibility and voice among institutional donors, foundations, multilaterals, and corporate funders.

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a global community of changemakers committed to helping children grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe. With decades of experience in sustainable development, ChildFund partners with local organizations to implement programs that address the root causes of child poverty and promote long-term well-being.

As ChildFund embarks on a bold journey to exponentially increase its global impact, strategic communication will be central to attracting and sustaining partnerships that drive systemic change. To this end, ChildFund is investing in external communications that will sharpen its value proposition for grantmakers and institutional partners.

The Opportunity

This consultancy is designed for an individual or team with a strong track record in marketing and communications for grant-funded or nonprofit INGOs. The selected consultant will help ChildFund:

• Elevate and refine its brand narrative for institutional audiences
• Develop sector-specific materials and messaging that make a compelling case for funding
• Drive meaningful engagement with institutional stakeholders and potential grant partners

The consultant will operate within a flexible scope and budget (up to $20,000) with the potential for an extension, based on performance and evolving needs.

Scope of Work

The selected consultant will be expected to:

• Audit and assess current communication materials aimed at grantmakers and institutional partners
• Develop messaging strategies and brand positioning tailored to funding audiences in priority sectors
• Produce high-impact collateral, such as:
  • Capability statements
  • Sector briefs
  • Grant-oriented pitch decks
  • Web and digital content
• Help define ChildFund’s institutional voice—distinctive, confident, and aligned with its program impact
• Advise on strategic communication tactics to engage funders through multiple channels

Profile of the Ideal Consultant

ChildFund is seeking a communications professional who:

• Has proven experience positioning INGOs or similar organizations to secure grant and institutional funding
• Understands the language of donors—from multilateral agencies and foundations to CSR-focused corporations
• Can transform technical program data into compelling, funder-ready narratives
• Brings a results-driven approach with a focus on increasing visibility and engagement
• Can deliver creative, high-quality content within tight timelines and modest budgets
• Works independently, yet is highly collaborative with global teams

Required Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or communications roles for grant-funded nonprofits or INGOs
• Demonstrated storytelling ability across written and visual formats
• Understanding of donor motivations, priorities, and language
• A portfolio of relevant work that shows versatility and effectiveness
• Strong project management skills and professional fluency in English

Submission Guidelines

Interested consultants should submit a concise proposal that includes:

1. A proposed scope of work, including deliverables and timeline
2. A detailed budget, not exceeding $20,000 (with the possibility of extension)
3. Relevant case studies showcasing similar work completed
4. A brief bio or profile of the consultant or team

Submissions should be sent via email to:
[email protected]
CC: [email protected]

Deadline for submissions: 10 August 2025

All proposals will receive an acknowledgment email upon receipt.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated expertise and relevant experience
• Creativity and clarity of the proposed approach
• Fair pricing and value for money
• The potential for a long-term contribution to ChildFund’s visibility among donors

This consultancy is an opportunity to help an organization with deep local roots and global reach tell its story in a way that attracts mission-aligned funding—and drives change for children around the world.

For more information download the call for application here.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the funding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the funding organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.