The Open Government Partnership is recruiting a results-oriented Consultant to help deliver and scale the EU-supported Partnership for Democracy and Accountability across eight countries. This 11-month, part-time consultancy focuses on program delivery, EU grants compliance, and new resource development, with a contract value between EUR 45,000 and EUR 55,000. Applications close on 27 October 2025.
OGP Is Hiring a Remote Consultant for the Partnership Quick Summary
Item |
Details |
|---|---|
Programme |
Partnership for Democracy and Accountability |
Hiring organization |
Open Government Partnership |
Contract type |
Consultancy, approximately 4 days per week |
Duration |
November 2025 to October 2026 |
Location |
Remote with travel as needed |
Contract value |
EUR 45,000 to EUR 55,000 (dependent on effort and travel) |
Countries covered |
Colombia, Ghana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, the Philippines, Zambia |
Core focus |
Program implementation, EU grants compliance, strategic resource development |
Application deadline |
27 October 2025 |
Official website |
About the Open Government Partnership and the PDA programme
The Open Government Partnership is a global platform that unites reform-minded public officials and civil society leaders to promote transparency, citizen participation, anti-corruption, and innovation in governance. With support from the European Union, OGP is implementing the Partnership for Democracy and Accountability. The programme provides hands-on technical assistance, strengthens peer learning networks, and aligns donor support to advance inclusive and accountable institutions. PDA operates across eight countries and prioritizes anti-corruption, civic space, social inclusion, service delivery, and public accountability.
Role overview
The Consultant will strengthen day-to-day programme delivery, ensure rigorous EU compliance, and help position OGP for future EU funding aligned with open government priorities. The role requires strong coordination across OGP global and country teams and close collaboration with partners and finance colleagues. Prior experience with EU grants, preferably under DG INTPA or similar frameworks, is essential.
Scope of work and responsibilities
1) Programme implementation support (approximately 50 percent)
- Coordinate with the Programme Manager and country teams to deliver activities against work plans, milestones, and EU contractual requirements
- Track progress, risks, and deliverables and prepare inputs for narrative and financial reporting
- Support organisation of learning events, technical workshops, missions, and peer exchanges
- Help manage and monitor sub-grants, including initial quality review of partner deliverables and reports
2) EU grants management and compliance (approximately 20 percent)
- Ensure compliance with EU rules on procurement, contracting, sub-granting, branding, visibility, and audits
- Maintain thorough documentation of expenditures, deliverables, and outputs with programme and finance teams
- Review public communications and event materials for EU visibility requirements
- Provide guidance and light training to staff and partners on EU reporting and audit standards
3) Strategic resource development (approximately 30 percent)
- Map EU thematic and geographic funding priorities relevant to open government and accountability
- Draft concept notes, full proposals, budgets, and donor briefings in coordination with OGP leadership
- Support donor engagement with EU stakeholders and contribute to sustainable funding models for PDA
Expected deliverables
- Strategic inputs for at least two EU concept notes or proposals
- Documented compliance and visibility checks on events, communications, and partner outputs
- Contributions to annual programme narrative and financial reports
- Inputs to quarterly PDA bulletins and progress updates
- Coordination support for a minimum of three cross-programme learning or planning events
- Advisory and logistics support for priority missions, workshops, and exchanges
Consultant profile and qualifications
Required
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience in programme coordination or delivery
- At least 4 years working on EU-funded programmes, ideally under DG INTPA or similar mechanisms
- Demonstrated experience with multi-country implementation, donor reporting, and grant compliance
- Ability to coordinate across diverse teams and meet tight deadlines with high quality standards
- Excellent writing and analytical skills for donor reports and proposals
- Familiarity with governance themes such as transparency, civic space, inclusion, service delivery, and accountability
- Fluency in English
Desirable
- Proficiency in Spanish or French
- Experience building or improving grant management systems and tools
- Prior work in or alongside civil society and government reform coalitions
Contract and remuneration
- Period: November 2025 to October 2026
- Level of effort: approximately 4 days per week
- Contract value: EUR 45,000 to EUR 55,000, depending on effort and travel
- Fees cover professional services and incidental delivery costs
- Payments linked to submission and approval of agreed deliverables
- Remote work, with travel to Brussels and potential country missions as required
How to apply
Submit your application through OGP online portal by 27 October 2025. Include:
- A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation
- A curriculum vitae detailing EU-funded and governance programme experience
- Contact details for two professional references
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Why this role matters
Open government reforms succeed when technical support, peer learning, and donor coordination are aligned with national priorities. This consultancy places you at the center of that alignment. Your expertise will help partner governments and civil society co-create reforms that enhance accountability, safeguard civic space, and deliver tangible results for citizens.
Frequently asked questions
1) Is this a full-time position
It is a consultancy with an estimated level of effort of approximately 4 days per week for 11 months.
2) Do I need prior EU grants experience
Yes. At least 4 years working on EU-funded programmes is required, ideally with DG INTPA or an equivalent framework.
3) Will I be managing sub-grants directly
You will support management and monitoring of sub-grants, including documentation, quality control, and compliance checks in collaboration with programme and finance teams.
4) What languages are needed
Fluency in English is required. Spanish or French is an asset due to the programme geographic scope and donor engagement needs.
5) Is travel mandatory
The role is remote but may involve travel to Brussels and occasional country missions based on programme priorities.
6) How are payments scheduled
Payments will be made against approved deliverables as stipulated in the consultancy agreement.
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