Professional Report Development Consultant at International Rescue Committee (IRC), Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

The PlayMatters Professional Report Writing will have Five primary tasks:

• Provide one-on-one coaching or group mentoring sessions as needed.
• Review and provide feedback on sample reports from partners.
• Develop a practical report writing guide/toolkit for ongoing reference.
• Submit a final consultancy report summarizing activities, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Conduct a rapid needs assessment to identify report writing gaps among consortium partners.
• Design and deliver tailored training sessions (virtual and in-person) on:

          1.) Structuring and organizing reports

          2.) Writing with clarity and purpose

          3.) Integrating data and evidence effectively

          4.) Adhering to donor and organizational reporting standards

 Deliverables:

1. Training needs assessment report
2. Customized training materials and facilitation plan
3. Delivery of at least 2 training workshops
4. Report writing guide/toolkit
5. Final consultancy report

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

•  Master’s degree or Doctorate (PhD) in Management, Project Management, International Development, Policy Studies, or other related Social Sciences-Related discipline

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

•  Minimum 10 years of experience in technical writing or report writing in the humanitarian or development sector.
•  Proven experience in training and capacity building, preferably with NGOs or consortiums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (e.g., LEGO Foundation or UN agencies).
• Experience working in East Africa or with refugee-focused programs is an asset.

Language Skills: Strong writing skills (in English) and significant writing experience