RFP Reference: JFL/2026/PSE-01
Issue Date: 20-06-2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: 01-07-2026
About Justice for Life
Justice for Life (JFL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing human rights, justice, protection, social cohesion, and community resilience. Through its programs and partnerships, JFL supports vulnerable communities and contributes to sustainable and inclusive development.
As part of its organizational capacity strengthening strategy, JFL seeks to strengthen its capacity to engage with the private sector and diversify its funding base through strategic corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
Purpose of this RFP
JFL invites qualified consultants or consulting firms to submit proposals to support the organization in developing a comprehensive Private Sector Fundraising and Engagement Strategy.
The assignment will focus on:
- Developing compelling partnership messaging and fundraising materials.
- Mapping and prioritizing potential corporate partners.
- Strengthening JFL’s internal readiness to engage and manage corporate partnerships.
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Private Sector Fundraising and Engagement Consultant
Background
JFL recognizes the importance of diversifying its resource base and building sustainable relationships with private sector actors. While JFL has established experience in grant-funded programming, it seeks to strengthen its institutional capacity to attract and manage partnerships with corporations, corporate foundations, and business networks.
The consultancy will support JFL in building a structured approach to private sector engagement that aligns with its mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Objective
To develop JFL’s capacity to engage with regional and international private sector actors through the design of a practical fundraising and engagement strategy, partnership positioning tools, and internal systems that support long-term corporate engagement.
Scope of Work
Phase 1: Organizational Assessment
The consultant will:
- Review JFL’s strategic documents, programs, and fundraising approaches.
- Identify strengths, gaps, opportunities, and risks.
Phase 2: Market Analysis and Mapping
The consultant will:
- Conduct landscape analysis of relevant regional and international private sector actors.
- Identify sectors and companies aligned with JFL’s mission and priorities.
- Prioritize potential partners according to opportunity and strategic fit.
Phase 3: Partnership Positioning and Messaging
The consultant will:
- Develop a corporate-facing value proposition for JFL.
- Develop key partnership messages.
- Design corporate engagement materials including:
- Corporate partnership pitch deck.
- Organizational profile.
Phase 4: Private Sector Engagement Strategy
The consultant will develop a strategy including:
- Strategic objectives.
- Target audiences.
- Partnership models.
- Implementation roadmap for 12 months.
Phase 5: Institutional Readiness and Capacity Building
The consultant will:
- Develop practical tools and systems for partnership management.
- Develop an ethical partnership screening framework.
- Deliver capacity-building sessions for relevant JFL staff and leadership.
Deliverables
- Implementation roadmap
- Partnership value proposition
- Outreach templates
- Strategic framework
- Due diligence checklist
- Training workshop
- 2- 3 Coaching sessions
- Training materials
Duration
Expected duration:
6 months
Required Qualifications
The consultant should demonstrate:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate fundraising, sponsorship development, or private sector engagement.
- Experience supporting NGOs, INGOs, foundations, or social enterprises.
- Proven track record in developing fundraising and partnership strategies.
- Excellent strategic planning and facilitation skills.
- Strong written communication skills in Arabic.
- Based in EU, or has a bank account in EU.
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
Technical Proposal
Maximum 1 page, including:
- Understanding of the assignment.
- Proposed methodology and approach.
- Workplan and timeline.
- Description of relevant experience.
Financial Proposal
Including:
- Daily rate.
- Estimated number of working days.
Supporting Documents
- CV(s) of consultant(s).
- Two references from previous clients.
- Examples of relevant work products (if available).
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | Weight |
| Understanding of assignment | 20% |
| Methodology and approach | 25% |
| Relevant experience | 25% |
| Qualifications of consultant(s) | 15% |
| Financial proposal | 15% |
Total: 100%
Ethical and Compliance Requirements
The selected consultant shall:
- Adhere to JFL’s safeguarding principles.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during the assignment.
- Comply with applicable data protection regulations.
- Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
- Comply with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, and sanctions regulations.
Submission Instructions
Proposals should be submitted electronically to:
Subject Line:
“Proposal – Private Sector Fundraising and Engagement Consultant”
Deadline:
01-07-2026
Late submissions may not be considered.
Right to Reject
JFL reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, to cancel the procurement process, and to negotiate with selected applicants prior to contract award without incurring any liability to applicants.
