RFUK is inviting proposals from qualified consultants or consultancy teams to support the development of an Accountability Framework and Grievance and Redress Mechanism for the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor (Couloir Vert) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Purpose of the consultancy
The objective is to support the design and establishment of a practical, internationally credible and context-appropriate accountability framework and grievance and redress mechanism for the Couloir Vert that is accessible, responsive and sustainable.
Please consult the full consultancy Terms of Reference for more details.
Who Should Apply?
This assignment may be undertaken by an individual consultant or a team of consultants with strong expertise in rights-based, participatory, and inclusive approaches to environmental and social governance. Applicants should have relevant academic qualifications, a demonstrated understanding of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider Congo Basin context, and proven experience in strengthening accountability mechanisms that are accessible to and responsive to the needs of local and Indigenous communities. They should also possess a strong understanding of environmental and social safeguards, natural resource governance, and human rights, together with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and French.
The consultancy will work closely with RFUK, APEM and other members of the Independent Committee and is expected to involve approximately six-nine months of intermittent and/or full-time engagement, depending on the proposed methodology and workplan. The anticipated start date is 4 January 2027. We anticipate that the assignment will require approximately 60 consultancy days in total.
How to Submit a Proposal
Interested consultants or firms should submit their proposal, together with all documents listed in Section 6 (Termes de référence (TdR)), by email to procurement@rainforestuk.org no later than 26 November 2026 (9AM UK time).
For questions or requests for clarification, please contact us on procurement@rainforestuk.org before 13 November. We will aim to respond in three working days from receipt of questions.
All proposals will be reviewed by RFUK and selected representatives of the Independent Committee. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview to further discuss their proposal and suitability for the consultancy. The interviews are currently provisionally scheduled for 11 December.
Full Terms of Reference
Please read the complete Terms of Reference before preparing your proposal.
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