Consultancy: Business Development Lead Global Latin America – CAFOD

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

Published: May 18, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: reliefweb_consultancies

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the humanitarian aid sector. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 31, 2026.

Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the humanitarian aid sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Colombia
Consultancy: Business Development Lead Global Latin America – CAFOD
Organization
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026
Consultancy:
Business Development Lead Global Latin America – CAFOD
Location:
Colombia (Remotely supporting our work across the region)
Duration:
12 months, (Approx 20 days/month)
Closing: 31st of May 2026 @23:00
Do you have experience in resource mobilisation from institutional donors for NGOs, international cooperation, grant management and working with local civil society organisations in Latin America? Are you fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish? Do you have the legal right to reside and work in Colombia?
CAFOD, the official cooperation agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas Internationalis, is looking for a consultant based in Colombia to support our Latin America Programme. We work in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Join our international team and contribute to our work with Resilient Livelihoods, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, governance and Peacebuilding, Climate and Environmental Justice, and Emergency Preparedness and Response, with our partners. The main focus of the consultancy is supporting our work across the region, but it will also provide some support (circa 20%) to the growth of our fundraising for gender justice work globally.
Expected Outputs:
Resource Mobilisation to support CAFOD's Latin America portfolio
Thematic support for CAFOD's fundraising for its Gender Justice work (Global) – 20%
Grant Management & Project Compliance
Support for programme/proposal development and partners' fundraising capacity
Support in the preparation of reports and proposals for international donors
Essential Experience:
A track record of resource mobilisation success with institutional donors within a development/humanitarian NGO context in Latin America
Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work within the international development sector, including leading proposal design and development and reporting.
Experience of representing NGOs towards embassies and missions.
Experience of using programme cycle management tools and developing Theories of Change
Able/committed to complement the capacity of partner organisations and colleagues.
Finance management and budgeting understanding and experience.
Thematic experience in Gender Justice and one or more of CAFOD thematic areas
Direct experience with a values-based partnership approach.
Experience in developing proposals for US and European Donors, including the EU
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, international relations, development studies, administration, or related fields); a master’s degree is an advantage.
Fluent spoken and written English
Applicants should already have the right to reside and work in Colombia
Interested?
Review the complete ToR in English and apply by sending
your CV
, with the most relevant experience, including the names of
three professional references
(they will only be contacted after the interview phase), together with
your proposal or letter
in English describing how you fit the consultant profile, knowledge, experience and competencies detailed in the Terms of Reference.
Please also include
your proposed fees and remuneration for this consultancy
. These should be gross and include any local taxes. Also include a
proof of right of residence and the right to work
in Colombia, and
an example of recent English written work/comms
.
How to apply
Please send your application and documents by email to:
bdlconsultancies@cafod.org.uk
-indicating "
Application for CAFOD Business Development Lead Global – Latin America"
in the subject line.
Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest: 23:00 hours (London time) on the 31st of May 2026
Full Terms of Reference:
Business Development Lead - ToR
Job details
Country
Colombia
Source
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Donor Relations/Grants Management
Years of experience
5-9 years
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How to apply:
Please send your application and documents by email to:
bdlconsultancies@cafod.org.uk
-indicating "
Application for CAFOD Business Development Lead Global – Latin America"
in the subject line.
Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest: 23:00 hours (London time) on the 31st of May 2026
Full Terms of Reference:
Business Development Lead - ToR

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Humanitarian & Emergency Response. All notices are published for Colombia. Notices are distributed via ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Colombia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is May 31, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Catholic Agency for Overseas Development in Colombia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.