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How to Apply for Consultancy: Call for proposals to conduct a study on Team Europe’s blended finance and guarantees, and their implications for nutrition financing

at Action contre la Faim France

🏢 About Action contre la Faim France

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a global humanitarian leader with a unique dual focus on emergency response and long-term nutrition security. Working here means contributing to evidence-based advocacy that shapes how major financial institutions like the EU and EIB allocate resources for nutrition.

About This Role

This consultancy involves mapping and analyzing the complex Team Europe financial architecture—blended finance, guarantees, and instruments—to uncover how they affect nutrition financing. Your findings will directly inform NGO advocacy strategies to redirect billions toward nutrition-sensitive investments.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing EU policy documents to trace financial flows, then conducting a virtual interview with a DG INTPA official to understand decision-making processes. Later, you'd analyze interview transcripts and draft findings for the final report, consulting with ACF's advocacy team to ensure relevance.

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🎯 Who Action contre la Faim France Is Looking For

  • A professional with 5+ years in development finance, specifically hands-on experience with EIB, EBRD, or DFIs and their blended finance instruments.
  • Deep knowledge of the Team Europe ecosystem, including the Global Gateway strategy, and ability to navigate political economy dynamics among EU institutions.
  • Strong qualitative research skills, including designing and conducting semi-structured interviews with senior stakeholders in finance and development.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in French or Spanish is a strong plus for interviewing key informants in Brussels or partner countries.

📝 Tips for Applying to Action contre la Faim France

1

Tailor your CV to explicitly list your experience with specific Team Europe institutions (e.g., EIB, EBRD, AFD) and instruments (e.g., guarantees, blending facilities).

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In your proposal, include a clear methodology for mapping financial flows and a sample interview guide to demonstrate your analytical approach.

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Highlight any prior work linking finance to nutrition outcomes, even if tangential—e.g., health, agriculture, or social protection financing.

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Show understanding of ACF's advocacy role: mention how your study could be used to influence EU policy or NGO positioning.

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Keep the proposal concise (max 10 pages) and budget realistic; ACF values efficiency and cost-consciousness.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your expertise in Team Europe's financial architecture and specific instruments relevant to nutrition.", 'Explain how your analytical skills can uncover political economy barriers to nutrition financing.', 'Connect your past work to actionable recommendations for NGOs like ACF to engage with EU institutions.', 'Mention language skills (French/Spanish) that enable direct interviews with key stakeholders.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review ACF's recent advocacy reports on nutrition financing and the EU's role (e.g., their position on the Global Gateway).
  • → Study the Team Europe Joint Programming documents and the EU's Nutrition for Growth commitments.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the EIB's Nutrition and Health strategy and the EBRD's agribusiness portfolio.
  • → Look into current debates around blended finance effectiveness, especially critiques from civil society.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you mapped a complex financial ecosystem; what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How would you approach interviewing senior officials at EIB or DG INTPA to get candid insights on political economy dynamics?
3 What are the main barriers to nutrition financing within Team Europe's blended finance framework?
4 How would you ensure your study's recommendations are practical for NGO advocacy rather than academic?
5 Can you give an example of how you've used qualitative data to influence policy or financial decisions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic proposal—this role requires specific knowledge of Team Europe, not just development finance broadly.
  • Avoid overpromising on data availability; acknowledge limitations of accessing proprietary financial data.
  • Don't neglect the political economy angle—the role is not just a technical mapping but also an analysis of power dynamics.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 14, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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