Nonprofit
Consultant for Adaptive Project Management
Details
Description
Heifer International invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to design and deploy an Adaptive Project Management Framework for its Transformation, Strategy & Communications (TSC) team. This engagement will support Heifer’s organizational transformation toward becoming a more agile, adaptive, locally led, and globally connected organization.
The selected consultant will provide “Project Management as a Service,” including system diagnostic and selection (e.g., Asana, Airtable, Monday.com), architecture design, roadmap migration, dashboard creation, workflow automation, and team enablement. The framework must support adaptive, living systems dynamics rather than rigid waterfall planning. The consultant will serve as a fractional project leader and facilitator, ensuring interdependencies across transformation initiatives are visible, integrated, and strategically aligned.
Performance Period: Four (4) months after agreement signing
Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal, including professional background, methodology, case studies, and budget, to: RFP@HEIFER.ORG with a Subject Line: “Consultant: Adaptive Project Management”. Heifer International reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this notice.
Benefits
None
Level of Language Proficiency
The ideal consultant will demonstrate:
- Strategic FP&A Expertise: Proven experience transitioning organizations from
backward-looking accounting to forward-looking, strategic resourcing and financial
planning.
- Documentation Excellence: Demonstrated ability to build client-friendly, transparent
financial models that are intuitive to update and maintain.
- Transformation Experience: Deep understanding of the temporary cost structures
("Scaffolding") required during major organizational change, with experience modeling
the financial dynamics of transformation initiatives.
- International NGO Experience: Familiarity with country office structures, regional hub
operations, and non-profit cost allocation methodologies and constraints
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a comprehensive proposal by May 1, 2026 including
the following components:
1. Professional Background: Current CV or resume highlighting relevant experience with
strategic financial planning, organizational transformation, and international development
work.
2. Proposed Methodology: Detailed approach for addressing the scope of work, including
work plan, key milestones, and anticipated timeline.
3. Work Sample: A de-identified example of a strategic financial model or dashboard you
have developed, demonstrating your approach to complex financial modeling and
visualization.
4. Budget Proposal: Estimated total cost for a 12-16 week engagement, including
breakdown of fees, anticipated expenses, and payment schedule.
