REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS)

 

Country / Region: Saudi Arabia

Project / Program: Response, Recovery and Resilience (3R) Facility 2026–2030

Assignment Title: Humanitarian and Natural Disaster Officer

1. Introduction

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a Triple-A rated multilateral development bank with 57 member countries, mandated to promote comprehensive human development with a focus on alleviating poverty, improving health, promoting education, improving governance, and prospering the people.

The Response, Recovery and Resilience (3R) Facility is an IsDB initiative approved by the Board of Executive Directors on 07 April 2026 (Board Endorsement Document No. 365). The Facility is designed to provide a structured, scalable, and catalytic platform to address the intertwined challenges of crisis response, early recovery, and long-term resilience building in IsDB Fragile, Conflict-Affected, and Marginalized Countries (FCAMCs). The Facility operates over a five-year period (2026–2030) with a total financing target of US$ 460 million, and is anchored in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus, operating through three windows: Window 1 (Rapid Emergency Response), Window 2 (Early Recovery), and Window 3 (Resilience Building).

2. Purpose of this Expression of Interest

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has applied part of the proceeds of the 3R Facility financing to eligible payments under the contract for individual consultant services, and now invites eligible Individual Consultants to submit their Expression of Interest for the position of Humanitarian and Natural Disaster Officer.

The Humanitarian and Natural Disaster Officer will serve as a full-time member of the 3R Facility Management Team (FMT), hosted within the Resilience and Climate Action Department (RCA) at IsDB Headquarters, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The assignment is for five (5) years (2026–2030), renewable annually based on performance.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest and must be read carefully before submitting an application.

3. Brief Description of Services

The Humanitarian and Natural Disaster Officer is a full-time individual consultant position based at IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The consultant will report directly to the Team Leader of the 3R Facility Management Team (FMT). The estimated duration of services is sixty (60) months (five years, 2026–2030). The expected start date of the assignment is as soon as possible following contract signature.

The detailed roles, responsibilities, and deliverables are defined in the attached Terms of Reference.

4. Eligibility and Conflict of Interest

To qualify for this position, applicants must be citizens of an IsDB member country. The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to clauses 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 of the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing (April 2019 edition), setting forth the IsDB policy on conflicts of interest. Individual consultants affiliated with an organization may also submit their interest.

5. Selection Method

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection method applicable to Individual Consultants as defined in the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing (April 2019 edition). A competitive selection process will be used.

A two-stage procedure will be applied in evaluating candidates: (i) evaluation of the CV and a brief Technical Proposal (maximum 2 pages) — weighted 60%; and (ii) an interview of shortlisted candidates — weighted 40%. The contract will be negotiated and awarded to the candidate obtaining the highest combined score. The minimum score for technical qualification is 75 out of 100.

6. Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Master's degree in Humanitarian Action, International Development, Disaster Risk Management, Public Health, or a closely related field.

Minimum General Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Minimum Specific Experience:

• At least 5 years of operational experience in fragile or conflict-affected settings;
• Proven experience in Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) design and coordination, emergency project preparation, and fast-track approval processes within a multilateral or international humanitarian organization;
• Deep knowledge of international humanitarian norms and standards — including SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), PSEA, and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus framework;
• Experience working with UN agencies (OCHA, WFP, UNICEF, UNHCR), IFRC, and National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs) in field settings;
• Familiarity with Early Warning Systems, anticipatory action frameworks, and DRR policy (Sendai Framework).

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with IsDB Member Countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, or South/Central Asia, is strongly preferred;
• Applicants must be nationals of an IsDB member country;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Certification in humanitarian coordination (e.g. CALP, OCHA coordination training) is an advantage.

Languages: English (Mandatory); Arabic (Mandatory); French (Preferred).

Knowledge of the context (regional, linguistic, and institutional) related to IsDB member countries — particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South/Central Asia — will be considered an asset.

7. Evaluation Criteria

The following technical scores and evaluation criteria will be applied:

8. Submission of Expression of Interest

Interested Individual Consultants must provide the following documents to demonstrate their qualifications and interest in providing the services:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format;
• Brief Technical Proposal (maximum 2 pages) outlining the candidate's understanding of the ToR, proposed approach and methodology, and relevant experience;
• Any other supporting documents demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.

The shortlist will be drawn up following the evaluation of CVs and useful information in response to this notice, including references. Potential candidates will be required to demonstrate their general qualifications, mission-relevant experience, regional and sector experience, and language ability.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by e-mail in PDF format no later than the deadline (2 August 2026). Late submissions will not be accepted.

The email subject line must clearly indicate: "Proposal for Humanitarian and Natural Disaster Officer — 3R Facility". Candidates are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

9. Contact Information

Office / Program: 3R Facility Management Team — Resilience and Climate Action (RCA) Department

Attention: Team Leader, 3R Facility Management Team

Address: IsDB Headquarters, 8111 King Khalid Rd, Al Nuzlah Al Yamaniyah, Jeddah 22332, Saudi Arabia

E-mail (Primary): 3R-Facility@isdb.org

E-mail (Copy): M.alhadi@isdb.org

Website: https://www.isdb.org

 

 

This Expression of Interest does not constitute an offer of employment. IsDB reserves the right to accept or reject any expression of interest and to annul the process at any time without incurring any obligation to the applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.