Call for Reviewers (Consultants): Global Development Awards Competition Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025 Edition

Global Development Network is recruiting reviewers to conduct the assessment of research proposals under the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) category of the Global Development Awards Competition.

Global Development Network is recruiting reviewers to conduct the assessment of research proposals under the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) category of the Global Development Awards Competition. This programme invites non-profit Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to submit project proposals supporting (in particular) improved service delivery, and innovative approaches that may be scaled-up through a grant.

Scope of the Call

The aim of the call is to identify a team of reviewers (consultants) to conduct the review of applications received under the MIDP category of the 2025 edition of the Global Development Awards Competition, through desk-based work and site visits. Applicants will have to demonstrate professional experience in developing countries (up to middle-income countries) listed here and a mix of international, regional and local exposure.

Reviewers must have at least 5-6 years of experience in reviewing and assessing social development projects as part of a granting programme, including project design, staffing, budgets, and financial and institutional capacity. They should also be familiar with the World Bank’s current environmental standards and guidelines. 

The timeframe for the review process will be from June 20, 2025 to August 20, 2025.

Learn more and apply before Friday, May 23, 2025 (Indian Standard Time 6 PM).

Enquiries must be addressed to [email protected].

 

How to apply: 

Review the Terms of Reference and follow GDN’s dedicated online submission platform using the following link: www.gdn.int/gdac/2025/apply

Application deadline: 
23 May 2025
Type of position: 
Contract
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Posted:
25 Apr 2025