Emergency Response Training Consultant

PROJECT HOPE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Project HOPE seeks an experienced Emergency Response Training Consultant to plan, design, and facilitate a 2.5-day emergency response training for HQ support departments and country program leads in Washington, D.C.

The consultant will translate Project HOPE’s framework into an engaging learning experience, strengthening roles, coordination, decision-making, and operational processes during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian studies, emergency management, public health, education, organizational development, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible humanitarian emergency response experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating emergency response training, tabletop exercises, simulations, or scenario-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate training design and materials for a 2.5‑day emergency response program.
• Translate emergency response framework into engaging learning experiences.
• Coordinate with HQ and country programs to ensure alignment and delivery.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Emergency Response Training Consultant,Global Health

Location: Washington, D.C.

Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

SUMMARY

Project HOPE is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Training Consultant to support the planning, design, and facilitation of a 2.5-day emergency response training for HQ support departments and country program leads.

The consultant will help translate Project HOPE’s emergency response framework, processes, and lessons learned into an engaging and practical learning experience. The training will strengthen participants’ understanding of emergency response roles and responsibilities, coordination between HQ and country programs, decision-making, and operational processes during an emergency.

PURPOSE

The consultant will work closely with the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response and the Emergency Response Unit to develop and facilitate a practical, engaging training. The training will combine presentations, case studies, and tabletop simulations. Project HOPE’s Emergency Response Unit will lead the core training content, while the consultant will support the overall training design and facilitate the case studies and simulations.

SCOPE OF CONSULTANCY

• Develop the overall training and exercise design, including learning objectives, agenda, methodology, and participant materials.
• Review relevant Project HOPE emergency response policies, procedures, tools, and lessons learned.
• Support the development of training materials in coordination with Project HOPE staff.
• Design realistic emergency scenarios, case studies, and tabletop exercises.
• Develop facilitator guides, participant instructions, scenario injects, decision points, and debrief questions.
• Facilitate tabletop simulations, breakout discussions, and plenary sessions.
• Capture key lessons, coordination challenges, information gaps, and recommendations from the exercises.
• Work collaboratively with Project HOPE staff throughout the planning, preparation, and delivery of the training.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

• Training and exercise design plan
• Training materials and supporting resources
• Emergency response scenarios and tabletop exercise package
• Facilitator and participant materials
• Facilitation of the simulation sessions
• Summary of key lessons and recommendations

Detailed deliverables, timelines, and expectations will be outlined in the consultancy Statement of Work.

TIMELINE

The anticipated consultancy timeline is:

• October 1–14, 2026: Inception and planning
• October 15–31, 2026: Training and exercise design
• November 1–14, 2026: Final preparation and materials development
• November 30–December 2, 2026: Training delivery

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY/ ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT

Approximately up to a maximum of 20 consulting days.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal consultant will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian studies, emergency management, public health, education, organizational development, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian emergency response, emergency preparedness, crisis management, training and facilitation, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in emergency response training or exercise design.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating emergency response training, tabletop exercises, simulations, or scenario-based learning.
• Experience working in or supporting emergency response operations, including coordination across multiple functions, departments, or country programs.
• Experience developing adult learning materials, training curricula, case studies, and facilitated exercises.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian response principles, emergency coordination, and decision-making in complex environments.
• Experience working with international NGOs (INGOs), humanitarian organizations, international development organizations, or similarly complex global organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate sessions with multidisciplinary teams and senior-level participants.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with organizational stakeholders and translate complex emergency response concepts into practical and accessible training.

The consultancy fee will be determined based on the scope of services, qualifications, and experience of the selected consultant.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks consultant applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact [e-mail]

Due to the substantial number of inquiries we receive, only applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience for this consultancy will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.